I'd prolly opt for getting two 21" Samsung LCDs and put them side by side.
More total screenage than with that one 24".
Check out http://www.monitorsdirect.com
OK yeah I see there you can get a Samsung 21inch LCD for $1,057 each. Wow.
Nice. My 17" cost more than that back when I got it a couple years ago.
BTW I think Viewsonic has gone down hill and I would stay away from that
brand if possible.