You are no doubt going to get a ton of replies and opinions on this one. IMO, LCD screens using a DVI interface to a decent graphics card give the most readable text. If your budget can stand it, maximize your screen real estate by getting 2 19" LCDs or one 23" or larger display. Some folks prefer the split screen and overall abundance of pixels with 2 displays, others like one contiguous display. I have had great luck with the Sony LCD's and Nvidia display cards for 2D quality.