Best sub-$350 27" monitors

[mmntech]

Been in the market for a new monitor. Been using a 26" 720p LG TV as one for some time now. I want to use it to replace my TV in the den, which is starting to go.

I use it mainly for gaming and surfing the web, as well as the occasional HD video.

What I want:
-Under $350
-1080p, I don't need a higher resolution than this
-Speakers. Computer is hooked up to the surround system in the den but I don't use it when just surfing YouTube.
-4ms or less response time. The current monitor is 4ms.
-LED back lit
-IPS would be nice to have but I haven't seen too many in this price range

Been looking at a few. Namely ones my Asus and AOC, which are supposedly very good. Been seeing some cheap IPS panels going up on eBay from these no-name Korean brands. A lot of those lack HDMI though.

 

[zod96]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&sku=225-3894&redirect=1

 

[el aye]

There are models of the Korean ebay monitors that have a scaler and HDMI.

 

[mmntech]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&sku=225-3894&redirect=1

I've looked at that one. It's actually on sale too. Only downside is no built-in speakers.

 

[shingletingle]

I've looked at that one. It's actually on sale too. Only downside is no built-in speakers.

Built-in speakers are crap. Why would you want those? Explain.

 

[mmntech]

Built-in speakers are crap. Why would you want those? Explain.

See OP. I have the computer hooked up to my 5.1 system in my den. I don't use it when just surfing the web, so I use the TV's speakers instead.

Update: Also noticed the Dell has a 7ms GTG reponse time.

 

[zod96]

Then this one Only thing is its TN panel not IPS...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824016155

 

[mmntech]

I'm going to give the Dell a shot since it seems like the best general use choice. I'll report back when I get it.

 

[Rvenger]

Then this one Only thing is its TN panel not IPS...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824016155

I have this panel and it does have some backlight bleed... other than that its a very nice display and you cannot even notice ghosting while gaming. Customer support is superb too.

 

[mmntech]

I got the Dell and it does look great aside from the entire left hand half of the screen having a yellow tint to it. I don't seem to have much luck with these glass IPS displays as my first iPad 3 had the same issue. Guess I'll have to RMA it.