Best choice for long lasting 24" monitor?

I'm building a new computer since my dell m90 died.

My budget is 800-1000 for the inside, and I'm looking for a good monitor that will last...

I'll use it for audio editing, movies, and light gaming.

24" size seems to offer the most variety and quality. if i buy a really good monitor now for $400-800 then will it last for many years to come?

some models i've been looking at...

samsung 245B, $300, cheap and decent

dell 2408wfp: $350 for rev0 - $600 for latest... pricey

HP w2408h - $300

samsung t240HD - $300-350.. decent, no 1:1 pixel mapping.. i understand this lowers image quality a bit

I have a Dell 2408WFP A01 and love it. It's been replaced by the U2410 though, which is all around a better panel if you really want top image quality. Otherwise, you can probably pick up the latest (A02) revision 2408 for ~$420-450 if you wait for a sale on Dell's website.

It is difficult to gauge how long electronics will last.

Back in 2002 I spent about $650 on a Planar PX191 (roughly $800 today), great monitor. Still works today, but I recently gave it away.

Generally speaking, the more expensive something is, the more likely higher quality parts will be used. Thus, potentially longer lasting life. I expect my current NEC and Planar monitors (see sig.) to last me at least another 4 - 6 years.

It definitely looks like a great monitor. As for blacks lacking depth? Where are you getting that from? It's an IPS panel, and should have excellent blacks. I haven't seen any in person though.