Looking at getting the biggest, baddest monitor I can get for < $1,000. Main reason is I've got all these 6 - 12 MB photos, and I've never actually viewed them on anything but 1200 x 800.

(Originally I was going to upgrade to a new/coming soon i-mac, but I've since figured my PC/laptop actually does absolutely everything I need it to do, thus $1k for a monitor is cheap in comparison.)

I've been browsing the ViewSonics and a little confused between their X series and Pro series. It seems that some of the X series are better than the pro series, even when not considering the quoted DCR numbers.

Can a perfectionist recommend anything?

Actually one I am considering is 1900 x 1200, has HDMI inputs, is 24", and comes as cheap as $320.

http://viewsonic.com.au/products/productspecs.php?id=374
www.shopbot.com.au/pp-viewsonic-vx2433wm-price-161587.html