Do I actually need widescreen?

[miracleboy]

I have a Samsung 17" widescreen at the moment and to be honest I'm not really overwhelmed by it. I'm not sure what else it gives me over a normal aspect.

As I understand it the games are just stretched anyway. I don't watch movies on my PC so it's purely for gaming.

I want a new 19" and I think I would prefer a normal aspect one. Can anyone recommend something?

 

[miracleboy]

So really for gaming I should be looking at 1600 x 1200?

 

[miracleboy]

What's the best 20" WS for under £300 then?

Would you recommend either of these?

Dell Ultrasharp 2007WFP 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Midnight Grey (MO-011-DE) £293.69

Viewsonic VA2012W-2 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver/Black (MO-051-VS) £258.44

Viewsonic VX2025wm 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver/Black (MO-052-VS) £293.69

And what is this upcoming one like - any good? Worth waiting for?

Viewsonic VX2235wm 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black (MO-060-VS)

Also don't quite understand the aspect ratios...which is better, 1600x1200 or 1680x1050 ?