Consider a Dell with built-in video: Intel Media Accelerator
950 Graphics, with WXGA+ at 1440x900. Outputs include 15-pin
video port, S-video, firewire.

What's my best connection to a desktop LCD? How large a display
can that unit drive?

Thanks!

Assuming an LCD computer monitor with a
VGA (15pin analog) input -- there's no
limit to the size aside from the amount
of money in your wallet and/or the
unused limit on your credit card.

Make sure the sync rates are compatible
at the resolution and color depth you
wish to use.  (Fly before you buy.)

(:-)

--
PJ