Why settle for a big, boxy CRT when you can get about as much screen area on a 17-inch LCD? Yes, LCDs are more expensive than CRTs, but they're also better looking and lighter, and they take up much less desk space.

Monitors	rating	Price	Summary
Sony MFM-HT75W Released: 03/01/2005	7.3 Very good	$541-$700 �	The Sony MFM-HT75W is a snazzy, well-designed dual-purpose LCD that will please those who want a display that can work and play simultaneously. Specs: Silver , Stereo , 17 in, 16:9 , 1280 x 768 , - Color , TFT active matrix , Remote control �
Samsung SyncMaster 711t Released: 11/08/2004	7.3 Very good	$344-$395 �	It may cost a bit more than other 17-inch LCDs, but it's a stylish, highly adjustable display that would fit right into any well-appointed home or office. Specs: 17 in, 0.264 mm, 1280 x 1024 , TFT active matrix , PC , Mac , Unix �
Sony SDM-X73 Released: 07/07/2003	6.9 Good	$409-$496 �	Sony's sharp-looking SDM-X73 offers adequate image quality for basic home or office use. Specs: 17 in, 0.264 mm, 1280 x 1024 , TFT active matrix , PC , Mac �
Envision EN7220 Released: 02/25/2004	6.7 Good	$239-$299 �	Despite this 17-inch LCD's inelegant design, it performs well in all the important ways. Specs: 17 in, 0.264 mm, 1280 x 1024 , TFT active matrix , PC , Mac �