comp monitor question

im upgrading my comp soon and that includes a new display, im going LCD cause im sick of my CRT, but im not to familiar with LCDs so i was wondering for those who know what the better pick is
Viewsonic 19" 500:1 contrast ratio 4ms respons time and max resolution at 1280x1024 $250
or
Acer 19" 700:1 contrast raion 2ms reponse time and the same resolution $210 now i know that veiwsonics are a very nice brand im not sure about the acer, if someone can help me out it that would be great