1280 x 1084 is standard for most new monitors, whether 17 or 19 inch, if they're LCD types. CRT monitors can have much higher resolutions--I bought a ViewSonic with a good pixel size (.23 is smaller than most) and the resolution can go huge (so the images are quite small unless I enlarge icons and such). It has it's uses, but since I use it along with my LCD monitor (both are hooked up, but usually only the LDC is on) I keep them at the same setting.

SRS