I have 2 of these and was under $250 w/s&h on both. Check pricegrabber.com for the best deal to your door. I got 1 from CDW last June and the other from ecost.com in November.

Specifications:
Model Number PL1700

Planar Part Number 997-2795-00 (Black)

Viewable Size 17 inch diagonal

Contrast Ratio (Typical) 450:1

Viewing Angle (Typical) 140