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Narrowing things down here.

27'', 16:9, $500 or less.

Anyone recommend anything I should check out other than the ASUS ve278q?

I think I will get the webcam version from Newegg. It is $15 more than the non-webcam version which I can only find from a shipper who seems to have issues with packaging.

The DVI cables that new displays comes with are pretty cheap. Monoprice.com has some great cables at ridiculous prices.

Could you clarify this Abram? Do you mean the connections being cheap?

Basically, they're a bit low quality. Poor quality shielding so increased chance of EMI... things like that.

Having said that, I've been using the 'free' DVI cables that come with Dell monitors, and they seem fine.

You would think a digital signal over that short of distance wouldn't be that hard to protect. Talk about cutting corners.

After seeing my display the family wants one to go with the pc I am building them.

I love the monitor sans the TN flaws, the lack of gamma settings, and the backlight bleeding from the edge-lit leds. So maybe I can find something better?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824005203

I think this has gamma settings. But it has 250cdm2 as opposed to the 300 for the ASUS. Anyone have any opinions on this LG? Is it worth the risk or should I just get another VE278Q?

If you think it is bright enough then doesn't matter what the number says. I got the Mrs a Dell U2211H, after spending months deciding what the best screen would be, then got lucky with it on offer, and TBH, it is no where near perfect, but for the money, it is very good.

I think you just gotta see if they would be happy with that screen (the Asus), but I generally ignore what the numbers say :)

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Yeah the more I think about it there really isn't a point to stick them with a possible lemon. And the ASUS can be had for less.