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Should your next computer display be a TV-style CRT or flat-panel LCD? We found three standout CRTs and five LCDs.

THE TOP-RATED ViewSonic A90f+,, above, and Apple Studio Display, at right.

Deciding on whether to buy a flat-panel liquid-crystal display (LCD) or a cathoderay-tube (CRT) monitor comes down to this: Do you need more space on the surface of your desk or on the screen itself?

If freeing up space on your desk is the priority, the LCD is the clear choice. But it's one that can be so costly that you might still opt for a CRT: Despite price drops for both types, the typical 17-inch LCD costs nearly $600, about twice the cost of a CRT ...

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