best computer monitor?

I know many of you have gone through trial and error in search of
the best computer monitor to ease symptoms. I was wondering if there
is one type that has won out for a wide range of people for reducing
EMF symptoms or if it is just dependent on the specific user? My
monitor has always put me in pain, but with a filter screen that is
grounded I can handle it for about an hour at most. The button stuck
and now it won't turn off(YAY!), so now I have a 'valid' reason to
spend the money for a new one. I don't really want to have to go
through returning monitor after monitor and explaining to some
salesperson why...which they never understand. So, any suggestions
will be greatly appreciated.  
Are old style monitors better? The dinosaur huge box monitors?  
Are there tolerable flat screens out there? Is LCD best? Will
turning down contrast or brightness help at all? (It sure helps me in
the car to turn off dash lights entirely, or waaay down when I have
to see my speed in pitch dark). Lights seem to be my biggest foe.  
Flourescents heat me up, fatigue my eyes, and sap all energy from my
body. If I have to go for old technology are there other places to
buy besides ebay?
Thanks so much in advance for any and all help. You folks are
lifesavers!! This group has helped me so much already on the path to
limiting exposure and managing symptoms. Thank God for all of you!
Warm Regards,
Dee

> Are old style monitors better? The dinosaur huge box monitors?
> Are there tolerable flat screens out there? Is LCD best? Will
> turning down contrast or brightness help at all?

I'm not sure if you can make sweeping generalizations about
which monitor is best. I think in some cases, it is the signal
driving the monitor (in other words, the video card circuitry)
that can make the difference. For example, I've been having
increased computer problems lately, but I did not change the
monitor, keyboard, or mouse -- just the computer.

That said, I do find that reducing the brightness will help
(or on an LCD, reducing the brightness of the backlight helps,
so make sure the monitor has that capability).
I also find that increasing the distance of the monitor from
my face helps, so if you've got limited space, then an LCD
will give you an advantage over a CRT. I also find that running
the monitor at the least resolution you find acceptable
will help (e.g., 600 x 800 is easier to tolerate than
768 x 1024, etc.), either because the frequencies from
the video card are less, or you find less need to get
closer to the monitor to see it. You might
want to look for a monitor that has a grounded (3-prong)
plug, that might be helpful. Also, a video cable with
extra shielding and ferrites (those bulges in the cords
near the ends) may help.

Currently I'm using a small HDTV TV set for a computer
monitor -- a Sony 26" LCD running at 768 x 1360 pixels
(big pixels easy to see from 4 feet away). I've got
the backlight brightness set to about half, and I'm using
a triple shielded VGA cable with ferrites.

Perhaps if people could recommend specific models of
monitors to try, that might help reducing any possible
returns? (my particular model is no longer sold new
in stores)

Marc

> If I have to go for old technology are there other places to
> buy besides ebay?

You might check and see if you have any local places which
recycle computer parts, they might sell old monitors. Also,
I guess a thrift store might sell old monitors as well.

I'm not sure what sort of return policies such places might
have!

Marc