The best 19" CRT monitor is the Hitachi CM721F or CM721FB (Black version). Hitachi is always the best. My other 19" Hitachi monitor has not given me a SINGLE problem, and I purchased it in 98. Now the new CM721F monitors absolutely the best. They are flat screen and the clarity is unbeatable! You should read the reviews for this model at Newegg.com. I now have the Black Version of this monitor and couldn't be happier. The images are vibrant and brilliant!
Get the Hitachi CM721F(B)....black preferrable. The buttons are so user friendly when it comes to adjusting brightness/contrast/size/etc. You can get it for $266 or $277(black) from
monitors direct.
Also, these monitors are .20mm horizontal dot pitch! Quite liquid smooth if you ask me!
Note: Schools and colleges use Hitachi quite frequently because they are known for their quality. I've spoken to quite a few tech computer oriented individuals at school, and they all agree that Hitachi sells the highest quality monitors.