I looked at a number of Dells (even the ultrasharp series), Acers and LGs before deciding to buy this. Being a little tight on the budget also helped me choose this. But, what a choice ! I am very delighted at the value for money I got. I use this monitor for coding, for watching HD (iPlayer etc.) , a lot of photoshop and to watch TV programmes that suck. It is supreb at doing all of this. I have a Dell 23" Ultrasharp at work and cannot find any difference. And yes, I don't need the technology to look at my monitor from weired angles, I try to sit straight in front of it.
With the money I spent, I got an excellent, sharp, vibrant 27" monitor + TV. Go for it, you won't regret it.