Dell 1702FP

Styled to match current Dell PCs, this 17-inch LCD offers good image quality.

What a difference a year makes-especially in a market that acts like a roller coaster! Last year, 15-inch flat panels cost about $1,000; this year they're half that. Price fluctuations like these can be a buyer's best friend, if the timing is right.

It seems the trend these days is opting for the new and slim LCD displays. I thought, what the heck, why not? So, I bought one with my dell computer. I am now making a trip back up to my attic to pull out the old CRT monitor...