I have a card on the computer that allows me to run two monitors at once. I could actually run four if I wanted. This means a larger work area and it is easier to have multiple programs running and browser window open for dragging stuff back and forth. Now I'm going to have one standard 17" monitor and beside it a wide 20" monitor meaning they'll both stand about the same height, they cost about the same, but the new one will look better and be wider. I'll see how long I can stand it. No point in spending the same amount of money on an old outmoded monitor. ;)