I got a flat screen as a gift from my wife not too long ago but it just isn't cutting it. I am thinking I will use it as a monitor jsut for the tools in PS. But that leaves me needing an editing monitor. I have heard about the Artisan by Sony but my budget is not that big. There are so many choices out there I am at a loss. What monitor do you feel is the best for the money for Photography? That is my main use of a computer and everything else is second fiddle. What would you get? Thanks in advance! Magick Michael

Tim Grey gives guidelines on what to look for when choosing a monitor, or a complete system, in his article Pixel Performance on the MS web site here

Maybe useful to you in considering the specs of different models.

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Unfortunately, the monitors with the best price/performance ratio are apparently retired. Samsung 1200 NF, NEC-Mitsubishi Diamond Pro... But you can probably still find them around. For instance, check Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 2070SB: http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=605305 Or the Samsung: http://store.compuvest.biz/756000016-10.html I've got 1200 NF and I'm very much satisfied with it. 1600x1200 @ 85Hz, 20" viewable area, USB hub, RGB input... For $385, it's a steal. Just check whether it's refurbished or a brand new one.

I'm an oldfashioned guy and still say you can't beat a good CRT monitor. TFT screens just don't cut it for me.

No I am a CRT man too But may change my mind if I got hold of the Mac cinema screen if I can run that on my PC and graphics card

I spent 350 on a Sony trinitron some three years ago and never looked back. A lot of money but you get what you pay for. Even if I bought a new computer the screen would stay. Just my pennies worth. Steve

I've got a 23" Apple Cinema display at work and love it. I'm not saying it is worth the $, but before it I never saw a flatscreen that could match a CRT. But it does. We also have a Samsung Synmaster 213T that does a great job, not sure of the cost. I home I use a LaCie 19" CRT and love the color depth and subtlties. I just replaced my wife's old Sony with a 19" LCD and while the contrast and colors are good, it is just a bit too harsh, even with adjustments. Do some research online as suggested above, but go to a big computer story and check some out before buying. Good luck.