probably the best all-around lcd for resolution, price and quality is the new samsung 21" or whatever that actually does 1600x1200, runs about $1300, and you can actually use it for games from what i hear.
but as far as res and stuff goes, a decent 21" crt will outdo an lcd.
a badass one is the samsung 241mp, about $2700, not sure how its colors are tho.
i can barely stand 1600x1200, don't know how people work with less
