I recently switched to a TFT and I can absolutely recommend it. The image is sharper and in my experience a TFT is better for the eyes, especially if you're working on the computer a lot.

Check Alternate.de; they have good prices in general, and that's where I got my HannsG 19" widescreen FTF. As TFTs go it's cheap AND the picture quality is brilliant (I did some research beforehand and had only heard good things about it). Only downside about that specific TFT: the Standfuß is a little wobbly, but considering price and quality, I think that's something one can live with (I can anyway).

On a more general note: if you plan on getting a monitor above 17", and perhaps even a widescreen, check beforehand if your graphic card supports those formats. If not, you may get problems with the resolution. I had them, but managed to fix them with software (freeware) I found online. Should those problems arise for you, feel free to poke me and I'll link you.

How about the resolution and stuff :)

And how about when you create webpages or icons... is the screen really that much lighter? Or sharp do the icons seem?

And I'm thinking either 17 or 19.

What do you mean exactly when you say resolution?

Since you're into webdesign I recommend getting a 19". I got a widescreen one because I watch most 'TV' on the computer.

You can adjust Kontrast and Helligkeit, of course, but yeah, it's better than a Röhrenmonitor. Pictures, icons included, look VERY sharp, in a good way. It's awesome.

like... 1024x768. or more or less... I'm not quite sure what the best one is.. the one on my laptop is way too large though.

I will have to check it out some.. it sucks that at most stores..you cannot really tryout the monitors because morons abuse that.