Personally, I prefer CRT monitors. You get better quality for a lower price range, and there isn't the frame rate delay when doing things like playing computer games. The downside is the obvious size and weight issue :(

Sadly, a lot of the mid-range LCD monitors give a sharpness to static images that I don't care for. Specifically with icons, everything always looks a lot sharper and more pixeled when I'm using mid to low quality LCDs. You can adjust that a bit, but it's still usually there.

However! if you're willing to spend more, then I'd definitely go with a LCD. More desk space, widescreen options, easier to move, decreased eye strain with long use. All definite pluses. I recommend going to your local Best Buy or whatever, testing them all out and then purchasing the actual monitor from http://www.newegg.com

Yeah... the size is a huge issue for me... if it weren't, I'd go with CRT in a heartbeat. Because the colors and kontrast are more realistic.

The rest is better on the lcd... I just wish I could see what it looks like on an lcd.. I have no way of checking...except if I find a store which allows me to bring my own cd.

And I will buy my computer using work..cos we get it cheaper here *g* and faster too.