Originally Posted by twisted Illustration

Not actually true ... a wide screen monitor usually has LESS heigh pixels but more width ... so for instance, a 1280x1024 19" Screen has MORE pixels than a 1440x900 screen. BUT... I have a wide screen (used to have 4:3 screen) because when I work in Photoshop, I find the layout easier and more efficient for me.

It's each to thier own... not something people should have pre-defined ideas about. Go try different screens for your needs.