would a 17" LCD help me in this sense?

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thanks for the input guys.

cost is an issue for me now that I"m unemployed but
I'll try to set asside a budget of $450 for it.

I've worked with first gen LCD and honest it looks crappy compared to CRT.

not that I'm too familiar with specs. but how are LCD qualities compared to CRT now?

I mostly do work on it but someones go on gamming binges so I want something that's also good for gaming also (FPS)

there was a a Planar 18" for $464 deal from slickdeals.net but now its' expired.. I guess I would have to wait until another LCD deals come around again