This is a new NEC 23" model just recently released, you can get it from buy.com for $328 shipped (don't forget bing.com CashBack or FatWallet CashBack). I just ordered one. It just arrived, definitely definitely a keeper!

It uses e-IPS panel and should have good quality. Check the HardForum Discussion.

As a developer, I have been searching for a good IPS LCD panel for quite many years. All I need is pure, clear, crisp 2D text display which won't make my eyes painful after 16 hours a day staring at it. Basically all TN, PVA panels are out of consideration. So far our experience:

- Dell 2001FP, 1908FP: Keeper, when Dell still makes good IPS panels
- NEC 2490WUXi, 2690WUXi: best of the best, however too expensive at $1200, we use them in my company
- Dell 2409WFP: piece of crap S-PVA panel, returned all 5 we bought
- Dell U2410: high hopes, H-IPS panel, however has terrible text quality (may due to firmware, not sure yet). It is lying in the corner right now
- Apple 24", 30" LCD: perfect, however limited inputs, expensive also terrible Apple warranty
- Apple 24" iMac, new 21"/27" iMac: perfect panel, however bundled with the computer. Only supports Display Port input.
- NEC EA231WMi 23": e-IPS panel, great crisp text, wonderful color. Definitely a winner! 3-year warranty.