After having to mess around with communication between Amazon and the seller of this item, I finally received it about two weeks after I ordered it. The monitor arrived poorly packaged and scratches all over the back panel due to packaging. The LCD screen looked fine as long as there were dark colors on the screen. BUT when the screen is light it has dark blotches all over it. This may have also been due to the packaging. I would NOT reccomend purchasing delicate electronic equipment such as this from individuals. There are just too many problems dealing between Amazon and sellers. I learned my lesson and will deal with only shippers I know.