24" - 26" with 1:1 pixel mapping?

[bmt22033]

I'm looking for a 24" - 26" LCD that has 1:1 pixel mapping. I'll mostly be using this for gaming and occasionally web surfing. A modern TN panel is definitely acceptable to me. I need a DVI port to connect my video card (9800GX2) as well as HDMI or some other input for an Xbox 360. My budget is $700 max. Based on reading lots of posts, it sounds like people are generally happy with the following:

DoubleSight DS263-N
Samsung 2493HM (24") or 2693HM (26")
Dell 2408WFP
BenQ G2400W

Also, given NewEgg's dead pixel policy, I'd prefer to get a display that I can buy at a local B&M store that has a good return policy (Best Buy, CC, MicroCenter, Costco, etc.). I'd appreciate any advice!

Finally, do I understand correctly that *without* 1:1 pixel mapping, an Xbox 360 game would be stretched/skewed on a 1920x1000 display?

 

[gtg465x]

Take a look at the Gateway FHD2400 at Best Buy. It has some backlight bleed, but it still looks great and serves your purposes very well.