Yep.
I did measure one of my 4 flat 19" (5:4) just for the fun of it.
The largest viewable screen area i got was:
38*30,3 cm -> 1151,4 cm^2
The 30" wide:
64,1*40,1 cm -> 2570,4 cm^2
OT:
Do you live in Denver gnome?
Is that in Colorado with snow and skiing?
Do you go...