Oh, yes, they are the 'way of the future'.  But currently, you can't match CRTs and LCDs feature-to-feature and price-to-price.  You will pay 2-4 times as much for an LCD than a comparable CRT.  When I win the lottery, this won't matter.  For now, I can't spend $2000 for several conveniences (weight, space-saving, eye-strain) that can be lived without for $500.
There is also the problem of 'native resolution'.  Most people will work in this (this is the same as the LCDs maximum resolution).  Gamers, on the other hand, may find themselves switching resolutions - LCDs suck when not at native resolution.  This is a well-documented problem - it's all interpolation.  I always work at maximum resolution, so this not a concern for me. :)

Now, to defend LCDs to a certain extent, I just purchased an Intel dual-core iMac G5 with 20" LCD (1680x1200) plus 1GB more memory for $2000 total.  That is a good deal for the resolution.  You get the entire computer and the hi-res display.  Interestingly enough, it is difficult to find stand-alone LCD monitors in this range.  I do note that the Apple 23" Widescreen Cinema Display has gone down by $1000 recently.  So, as I stated previously, the argument for CRTs may soon become moot as the pricing starts to equalize - I give it a year or two before this occurs.

The problem that I have is that a 23" LCD won't fit on my current desk configuration.  The 21" CRT has about 1-1/2" space on either side.  To accomodate a 23" LCD would require either a new desk (that's a lot of money and hassle) or some modification like removing one of the leveled platforms.  I also don't see anyone contradicting the view-angle problem.  That is a big bummer.  How much money do you have to spend to extend this?  Remember, I can see my CRTs screen up to ~90d.  Most LCDs lose visibility at much smaller ranges.

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot. C++ makes it harder, but when you do, you blow your whole leg off.

 -- Bjarne Stroustrup

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