January 31, 2014
for mostly basic use
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009655
August 9, 2011
Good price for an IPS.
You do realize it's refurbished? I located what looks like the exact same monitor on Newegg, brand new and for just a few dollars extra: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009483
That item also includes a heap of customer reviews for you to check out.
January 31, 2014
Thanks Jim, I hadn't priced it yet, was just wondering about the monitor. I appreciate the link to the new one 
August 9, 2011
Okay. I'm not a huge fan of the Acer brand myself, but that's not based on any firsthand experience. The specs look fine and the price is right, especially for an IPS.
January 31, 2014
what is special about ips ?
August 9, 2011
IPS panels have traditionally been more expensive than TN panels, although the margin has been narrowing of late.
Basically, IPS is generally the preferred choice for creative professionals. Whereas the more common TN panels are generally preferred by gamers because of their faster refresh rates. Although, again, in terms of response times, IPS has narrowed the gap on TN in recent times.
To add even more confusion into the equation; in the end, it all comes down to quality. A high quality TN panel will out perform a low quality ISP panel, and vice versa.
For what you want, just basic use, either will do.
More reading here: http://www.tnpanel.com/tn-vs-ips-va/
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