Wanted specifications for a good TFT/LCD monitor

My 17 inch CTR monitor is almost at the point of needing replacing. Just in case it packs up working and I can't get back on line I would like to have the following information on TFT/LCD monitors in hand so that I can refer to it when the time comes.

My computers operating system is Windows98se

I would be able to afford around £200 Although I have no make of monitor in mind I would be interested in what make you would recommend. Most importantly I would like to know the technical specifications I should look for to get clear, sharp, easy to read web pages. I have got my eyes on this one

http://www.dabs.com/uk/productView.htm?quicklinx=3r7f&mc=2




the specifications are as follows

Resolution 1280 x 1024
D-Sub input
Brightness 250 cd/m2
Contrast ratio 500:1
12ms response time
TCO-99 compliant
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Specification

Resolution (Native) 1280 x 1024
Case Colour Grey
Screen Size 19ins
Pixel Pitch 0.294mm
Screen technology Colour TFT LCD
Colours 16.2 million
Brightness 250cd/m2
View Angle (Horizontal - Max) 160°
View Angle (Vertical - Max) 160°
Vertical Frequency 56 to 75Hz
Horizontal Frequency 31 to 83KHz
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Response time 12ms
Power Adaptor Type Internal
Maximum Power Rating 43W
Power Management Features EPA Energy Star
VGA In 1 x 15-pin D-sub
Width 41.8cm
Depth 42.1cm
Height 21.9cm
Weight 5.7kg
640 x 480 Graphic Mode 70Hz
800 x 600 Graphic Mode 60, 75Hz
1024 x 768 Graphic Mode 60, 70, 75Hz
1280 x 1024 Graphic Mode 60/75Hz

Any comments or advice would be much appreciated

Thanks

id go for the acer 19inch lcd monitor when i got mine from comet i paid around 180 quid for it but if you look around you might be able to get a samsung one for another 20 quid

I'm not clued up on what's currently best on the market, but one piece of advice I can offer is to never buy a monitor "blind". You spend a lot of time staring at it - always try and see the models you're interested in actually in use in similar lighting conditions to yours i.e. flourescent lighting/near a window etc. Or buy from a place that'll do a no-quibble exchange if you find you don't like it.

LG TFT's are bloody good, dont just plump for the biggest tho, because to get a quality 19" screen requires quite a bit of wonga. 17" screens have about the same viewable area as a 19" CRT.

Joel

I'd go for a 17" monitor.

19" are all well and good but you sometimes need to have the resolution really ramped up and for some it can be a bit much. With a 17" you will find 1024*768 perfect.

We tend to buy a lot of TFTs (replacing 600 CRTs throughout a school) and find Benq monitors good quality and value:

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductID=5612&GroupID=431

The best ones at the moment are Sharp or Viewsonic.