http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/20WMGX2

This is refurbished, and carries (only) a 90 day manufacturers warranty. Still, at ~ $200 (including SH) for a S-IPS panel, it's awesome! Read reviews on Newegg for it. If you're looking for something for photo editing, this is an amazing deal, IMO. 6ms response time is good enough for gaming too.

The good:

- Received it after ~ 1 week.
- Beautiful S-IPS panel
- DVI, VGA and component inputs -- Despite the specs listed below, it supposedly does support HDCP
- Immediately noticed a dead pixel, but figured I could live with it because the image is so great
- Built in speakers are removable; they're not awful sound for built in speakers if you need them.

- Requested an RMA to see what they would:
** Cross shipping, they pay shipping both ways
** Price went down $16 since I bought it, so they refunded this
** They pulled the monitor from the box and tested it for dead pixels before shipping
** I'll receive the replacement tommorow; but I assume it will be fine
** They also swapped the white one for a black for me during the return, because I changed my mind about the color! (I don't see the black ones on-line anymore though.)

The bad:
- Only 90 day warranty
- Does not ship with all original components (no DVI cable) or box; my first one was missing the remote, which they sent
- Only 20"

Specs:

Display
Screen Size 20.1"
Widescreen Yes
Maximum Resolution 1680 x 1050
Recommended Resolution 1680 x 1050
Viewing Angle 178°(H) / 178°(V)
Pixel Pitch 0.258mm
Display Colors 16 Million
Brightness 470 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 1600:1
Response Time 6ms
Horizontal Refresh Rate 31.5-81.1 KHz
Vertical Refresh Rate 56-60 Hz
Display Type WSXGA+
Connectivity
Input Video Compatibility Analog RGB, Digital, S-video, component, composite
Connectors D-sub, DVI-D, S-video, component, composite
D-Sub 1
DVI 1
Video S-Video, Composite, Component
HDMI No
USB 2.0 4-port USB 2.0 hub
Power
Complies with Energy Star 4.0
Power Supply AC 100-120V/AC 220-240V
Power Consumption On: 92W
Power Savings Mode: 2W
Convenience
Regulatory Approvals ISO 13406-2 Class II
Stand Adjustments Swivel & Tilt
Built in TV Tuner Yes
Built in Speakers 2 x 5W
HDCP Support No
Features •Super-bright OptiClear DVM screen technology
•Dynamic Video Mode (DVM)
•Ambix dual-input technology
•Multi-directional NaViKey
•No Touch Auto Adjust
•Picture-in-picture mode
•RoHS compliance

Shipping was half the price here.

A lot of Newegg reviewers who paid > $400 are in love with this thing. Ever since I played around with a 24" iMac I've been lusting for an IPS. Must...resist....

Interesting link.

great monitor, kaka

WhiteBoi said:One of the best flat screen monitors/TV ever made. This was when NEC means the highest quality .. There are a rash of new 24" monitors made from IPS panel matrix coming to the market. They are not outrageously expensive depending on features and MFGer.

That'd be awesome, got any models? Did a quick google search and couldn't find much.

FYI the TV antenna is analog only thus useless......
IF HD I'd jump on it

Not quite the same, but still S-IPS for $232 : http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/LCD2080UX%2BBK. Slow response time listed in the specs, and no TV functions, if that matters to you.

Also, in regards to the TV -- The built-in tuner is pretty much worthless, but it takes a component input and can display it PIP -- Kind of neat -- Not that an IPS panel is all that for TV/Video anyway.

In for one

Quick update:

I received my replacement today; despite the best efforts of UPS, it works great. Zero dead pixels, remote included, and now it's black instead of white.

niicceem : No kidding; I've been lurking around for awhile, and used to see great deals on M/PVA panels, and now they're really tough to come by. My primary concern is photo editing, so this was an exciting find!

This monitor will literally change your computing experience. I bought one of these about 5 months ago (it came from a PVA panel, and have seen many TN's) and you simply would not believe how much better this thing is. This is the single best upgrade you'll ever purchase for your computer. Trust me, it is that good.

I have no idea how reliable this seller is though...