crt monitors really are better for anything that requires a high refresh rate, such as games.
lcd monitors give great pixel distortion, mostly because of how the pixels are displayed on it.
if you want something flat, go crt flat. if you need space, however, you should try with a bigger desk first, unless lcd is the only viable option
fake edit: the cheapest GOOD lcd monitor ive ever seen was 325$. crt are way cheaper because the technology is much older. like jore said, wait a few years if you can for lcd.