The least res I run is 1920 x 1440, and sometimes higher. When you can find me a LCD that can do that
without costing me 2k or some stupid something, then I will get one.
Newegg lists five 30" 2560x1600 LCD monitors for between $1000 and $1260, including a Samsung 305T for $1200.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=&srchInDesc=