Stay away from TN panels.....Thats my opinion.
TN Panels are a lot better than they once were.
I think Samsung makes the best TN Panels. you should look on TFTCentral they have a database sometimes manufactures like Dell, Iiyama, etc will use a Samsung panel in their monitors even Samsung has been guilty of using AU Optronics or Chi Mei panels so just because Samsung manufactures monitors doesn't mean they use their own in house panels so you may be able to find a bargain like another brand or no name that has one.
however if you really want your cake and ice cream look for a 24" CRT on your local classifieds or eBay you can find used ones under a $100 or refurbished/brand new ones for $100-400 the monitor I posted above is mine it's a Dell Ultrascan P992 19" CRT that does 1920x1200 at 75Hz however a 24" will do better got it "used" for $30 and it still had that new monitor smell, my Samsung 226BW 22" LCD cradles in fear when it comes to the quality of movies and games my Dell Ultrascan P992 19" CRT puts out. I suggest a Sony, Dell or Mitsubishi (NEC). any argument about CRT monitors has a rebuttal 1) LCD monitors are not up to CRT standards yet 2) professional gamers, graphics artist and CAD users still use CRT monitors and 3) if gamers really cared about saving energy they wouldn't be using 1400 Watt Power supplies.
i'm actually thinking of treating my self and buying the Sony GDM-FW900 24" (SGI and HP have re-branded versions of this model) flat screen, 16:10, max resolution 2304x1440, great refresh rates and a usb hub. here are some
pictures just look at that quality it still doesn't do it justice because CRT look terrible on cameras so it's actually brighter and more vibrant in person. that whole 250 page thread is dedicated to people who own, purchasing or worship that monitor like their dutch mother even to this very day
