After reading reviews I had concerns. Once I plugged this in (connected to a MacBook Air 11.6 " screen) I am amazed at the picture quality. Some concerns people have had for the image being washed out is simply a function of ANY low reflective (matte finish) screen. I work with a window behind me and this removes all reflection while still giving me a bright sharp image, and with many adjustments as well as pre-set options. Also the viewing angle is great. My only complaint is that I found the settings buttons a bit confusing, and since they are not labelled I stuck my own tags onto the monitor. I am guessing that the volume setting is part of the software also used on monitors with speakers, though at first I thought it had them, given the two grills on the bottom of the encasing. But nowhere in the manual are speakers mentioned. Also it is easy to assemble, though lacking adequate instructions and has some adjustability of the monitor on its base. By the way, I was fooled by the description, thinking it came with both VGA and DVI cables, but only VGA. I found a (remember I have a Mac!) thunderbolt to DVI (6' cable) on BestBuy.com and other sites for $7.99.