Monitors - which is best?

[funpic]

Ok so I know that is a question that needs more. I am a good, but not great photographer and shot for fun. I have been making the switch from film to digital SLR and slowly getting what I need. I shot with a D80, have several lens and such. The next step I believe should be to upgrade my computer for better processing. I have been looking at 22 and 24 inch widescreens in the up to $500 to $600 range. I am interested in B&W and true colors particularly skin tones. I keep looking at reviews am still confused as to what monitor to buy. Any suggestions? HP 2408(h) seemed good except I red that there is always too much red and B&W is not great. Others that looked good in the store were SamSang 2253BW and viewsonic VX2435 WM any thoughts/

Thanks, funpic

[Frog]

I have yet to hear of an lcd whose color is good for photo work except one that cost in the thousands. Now I don't spend a lot of time keeping up with what is going on with them because my crt monitor is excellent. They're getting hard to find new, though.
I'm sure some one with more expertise than I will chime in.

[Canuck935]

Of your choices they all are reputable brands, but I'd be more inclined to the Samsung. If you like the HP though, go for it and don't worry about it being too red (most displays are too blue). Why? Because you should be calibrating your monitor with a product such as Huey or Spyder no matter what you get. Otherwise, it'll all be for nothing.

[WsW-WYATT-EARP]

I have read the dell monitors are great - the higher end ones ...

Get yourself a monitor calibration device if you don't already ... that is the key in making sure your images are color correct - you can have the best monitor on the market but if it isn't calibrated it isn't doing you any good