If you want a monitor that has been out for a while you can pick-up a 23” monitor for about $109.99 which is a great deal because in the meantime bigger and better monitors are available like this new 24” monitor from NEC. It is a professional model and you will need to plunk down $749 US for it. If I had it, I might do it just to brag. Here’s the specs:

Tackle your graphics projects with confidence using the LED-backlit P242W, a 24” widescreen monitor that is ideal for web, high-end desktop and photography applications. This model utilizes an AH-IPS panel for great imaging performance. Offering TBD% coverage of sRGB color gamut and 76% of NTSC, the P242W provides professional-grade benefits, such as an internal 14-bit 3D programmable lookup tables (LUTs), DisplayPort connectivity and built-in USB hub, at a budget-friendly price.

- AH-IPS LCD panel with TBD coverage of sRGB color space
- Superior screen performance (1000:1 contrast ratio, 1920 x 1200 native resolution, 360 cd/m² brightness)
- Supports internal programmable 14-bit 3D lookup tables (LUTs) for calibration
-3-port USB hub with DisplaySync Pro™ controls two computers with only one keyboard and mouse
-Five programmable Picture Mode profiles for quick access to multiple color spaces
- AmbiBright™ ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the display’s brightness based on lighting conditions
- Wide connectivity includes DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI and DVI-D inputs