i know what u mean but that was back when the LCD's where just coming out, now the LCD's are just as good as the CRT's if not better, I have a ViewSonic and a Dell. If u ask me ViewSonics makes some nice LCD's not just because of its looks but for its display of colours.
If u r looking for an LCD look into getting a ViewSonic, we use them at work in our Photography and Graphic Design Department.
u could also get a colour calibration tool to help u get better colours out of ur monitor.