Prefer IIyama Pro monitors myself but I have heard of Videoseven.
Better to take a look at LG flatscreens, try Microdirect in Manchetster.
As for Compaq there's nothing too wrong with them, just remember that if you take the Vista off and put XP on you may invalidate the warrenty.
Make sure that if pixmania is in France you don't end up getting slapped for import duty
