I am using the Envision EN-980e, 19" flat-screen CRT. I run it at 1152x864 @100hz. It is under $200 and CompUSA and Staples both carry it. The only complaints I read about it was that it was not bright enough, but I have the brightness set at only 65. My only suggestion would be that no matter what monitor you choose you view it in person first. I would tell you that once you get a larger monitor you will never go back. I am thinking about giving this to one of my kids and getting that 24" widescreen CRT that Sony sells.