Thanks for those ideas. Overall I still think 4:3 would be the most flexible size, since I do perform tasks other than word processing, and I'd like not to have to change orientation (portrait / landscape) from application to application.
I am looking to set up two side-by-side 22" monitors with DVI input, which is the widest I can go due to space constraints. I do mostly word processing and e-mail, so taller is better as far as screen is concerned. I purchased two LG W2243T monitors, which received great reviews and are...