[Tom_Gilheany]

I run a Samsung SyncMaster 170Mp, and have been REALLY happy.

It has a built-in TV tuner and can operate as one of the cheapest flatscreen TV's as well. (With the computer turned off).

I normally run the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature, with the Computer display in the main display, and the TV running in the upper right corner. This saved me from buying a TV, and has completely changed how I normally work on my PC.

A little higher than your price-point, but well worth a look.

And if I ever upgrade my display, I can always re-use it as a high-end TV.

-->Tom

[Tom_Gilheany]

I run a Samsung SyncMaster 170Mp, and have been REALLY happy.

It has a built-in TV tuner and can operate as one of the cheapest flatscreen TV's as well. (With the computer turned off).

I normally run the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature, with the Computer display in the main display, and the TV running in the upper right corner. This saved me from buying a TV, and has completely changed how I normally work on my PC.

A little higher than your price-point, but well worth a look.

And if I ever upgrade my display, I can always re-use it as a high-end TV.

-->Tom

[Hurl]

I just picked up a nice Sony SDM-S81 (18.1") from Costco in Everett, WA priced at $799.99 US. I absolutely love it! Keep in mind that you will want to run the monitor at its nativie resolution.

My monitor is .28mm dot pitch and the screen is approx 18.1" on the diagonal. The math works out to a 1280x1024 resolution. That resolution is great for me but if you're 60+ years old with bad eyes it might be too high a res for you to be comfortable with. Other resolutions don't look so hot.

The gaming is incredible on it too. No ghosting at all.

[Kre]

If you want an affordable flat panel with great performance, Samsung is the way to go. The model thats been recommended throughout this thread is a great monitor. Very, very nice.