It all depends on the size of the monitor. I run 3 19" monitors next to each other [which brought out the above pic] so not really a 'widescreen' as such but on 17/19" 1280x1024 is the ideal resolution. If you've got cash pouring out of your arse pick up a Dell 24" widescreen.
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Like that.