a tft 19" is good and solid to work with. A widescreen is nice but you have to think about what you want to do with it. If you want to play newer 3D games, you have to remember that a tft/lcd only looks good in its native resolution, so your graphics card must be powerfull enough to allow smooth gameplay at high and odd resolutions.
I don't know which brand to go for these days 🙁

I don't know about 19" displays, but my favourite PC magazine (Personal Computer World) had a group test last month comparing 7-8 22" inch wide displays. The test gave the Samsung SM226BW an Editor's Choice verdict, while the Mirai DML-522W100 got an Recommended verdict.

About the Samsung SM226BW:

Our Editor's Choice, the Samsung SM226BW, offers very high contranst, a wide colour gamut, brightness presets, HDCP support and a useful software bundle. It also looks great and comes with a swivel stand.

The claimed 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio is misleading and shouldn't be compared directly to other manufacturers' quoted figures, but in real-world tests, the SM226BW did deliver measurable higher contrast than any other.

And about the Mirai DML-522W100:

When it comes to price, we have a very clear winner. With an RRP of £204, Mirai's DML-522W100 undercuts everything. It's basic, but performs well and no important features are missing. It even costs less than Belinea's 225 S1W, which omits the DVI port found on the Mirai. <snip>

For these reasons, the Mirai DML-522W100 is our Recommended choice. It's an ideal monitor for anyone on a budget who has lusted after a larger screen for more immersive gaming, or simply that extra Windows desktop space.

I have been considering getting me a wide screen for my office PC, and have decided that it needs to have a DVI-port. The display quality simply is better with digital. Secondary priorities would be an adjustable stand (height, tilt), built-in USB-hub and speakers.

I bought the L2000C-SF near the end of last year after using a 17" CRT for about 8 years, and I'm extremly satisfied with it.

Not a widescreen monitor or a 5:4 monitor like all 19" ones, but a 20" 4:3 with a native 1600x1200 resolution. Cost slightly more than 300 euros at good places.

I am really satisfied with my 19" LG TFT. Native resolution is what annoys me the most for these displays.

2 Happy LG users here. I think I've decided to go with which brand.