I have been using an LG 17" for almost a year and it's been the best monitor I have EVER owned! Not only is the picture bright and crisp but the response time is out of this world. I play games that would make a lesser LCD choke. I only wish I had paid as little as you did. Unfortunately I paid a couple hundred more than you did. From where I'm sitting I'd say you did alright and you won't be sorry. Just have a look around at other LCD's and compare price to features. You soon see that LG is an up and coming force to be reckoned with. With all the things they've started manufacturing recently it won't be long until they are just another Sony Corp.