I'd go with CRT for now - for the most part they're cheaper than LCD yet.
Mines a ViewSonic UltraBrite A91f+, but I dunno if you can still get it anywhere.
In any case, try to find one with a similar feature to it's "UltraBrite Mode" - theres 1x, 3x, and 5x. 1x is for standard stuff, 3x brings out the contrast a bit more (in particular, black doesn't show up as "tv black," where it's still kinda gray, it goes almost completely black as though that section of monitor isn't on), and 5x is meant for tv/movies (brighter to bring out the contrast AT A DISTANCE, IT LOOKS LIKE CRAP FROM 4 INCHES AWAY).
Dunno what other CRT/LCD monitors have that feature though - I just know I absolutely love it. Handy for games like FEAR Extraction Point - theres a few areas that are pitch black unless your flashlight is on. On ultrabrite 3x with the lights off, if your flashlight is off, it really _is_ black :S
Oh, and I think my parents paid like $400 for it (big xmas gift For The Win!), but it's already a year old.