Blackdog
Very good information. I've not had very good luck with Dell. In fact, I have an XPS laptop I'm getting ready to send off next week to Dell... Dead as a doorknob.
I'm not saying I wouldn't buy from them again. I've got a Gateway laptop that has a fried Powersupply and it's depot maintenance for $450 no other choice.
In all fairness... My current monitor is Acer X241W. I had to return it to Acer service twice, before they got it right. It was a world class nuisance and I had to pay freight each way. They did fix the monitor eventually.
I'll go back through your posting and try to pick some important points that will enable a good research for choices. I really like the things you said, makes good sense.
The IPS is you prime consideration appears to be your primary consideration, which is worth looking into.
Having the higher resolutions 1920 x 1200 is great, especially after I got a video card that could push through the graphics fast enough to the monitor.
I did see Frys has a VW266H 25-1/2 inch monitor 1920x1200 2 ms for $320 USD.
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Here is a IPS Panel monitor - let me know what you think this one is in stock.
Locally, I've not had any luck finding anyone else that has one in stock.
http://www.frys.com/product/6237270?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG