[APML] [OT] 18" LCD monitor: any good for AP?

[vega@bloomingstars.com]

Hi list,
I've got the opportunity to grab a very good LCD monitor from HP (model # 
L1825):

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/monitors/performance/l1825.html
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11483_na/11483_na.HTML

it's a hell of a good deal (less than $400, including sales tax, shipping 
and a 3-year on-site warranty service). I've checked out one of those 
thingies myself: it does have very bright colors, an impressively wide 
viewing angle (almost 180°!) and in spite of its broad screen it's less 
cumbersome than my good old 17" CRT from AOC.
Frankly, were it not for the terrific price, I wouldn't even be considering 
switching to a LCD display, and I wouldn't spend any money on a new (and 
better) CRT either; I have a hunch, however, that this model is even better 
than many good quality CRT monitors. So here come the questions: do you 
imaging expert think I'm doing the right thing? Will that LCD display be as 
suitable for image viewing and processing as a good ol' CRT?

Any help/opinions will be higly valued.

Thanks in advance and clear skies,
Emmanuele Sordini


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