GM17SL get or not?

[Montusama]

In the paper I found an ad for a 17" LCD for 125USD or B/O, I did call today and received this information

Gem  GM17SL 17" LCD Monitor

Specifications:

    * Display   17" Active matrix TFT colors LCD
    * Screen Size (Active Display Area)   17" 337.92mm (H) x 270.336mm (V)
    * Number of Pixels   1280 pixels (H) x 1024 lines (V)
    * Pixel Pitch   0.264mm (H) x 0.264mm (V)
    * Displayable Colors   16.2 Million Colors
    * Brightness   300 cd/m� (Type)
    * Contrast Ratio    500:1 (Type)
    * Response Time   8ms (Type)
    * Horizontal Scan   35 ~ 80 kHz
    * Vertical Refresh   56 ~ 75 Hz
    * Pixel Frequency   140 MHz
    * Input Signal   PC Type
    * Viewing Angle   Horizontal: 160�, Vertical: 160�
    * Life Time   50,000 Hrs
    * Power Range   AC 100V ~ 240V (50/60Hz )  
    * Power Regulation    VESA DPMS standard (2 Mode)  
    * Output   DC12V / 4A  
    * Power Consumption Maximum  35W, Screen Off  < 2W, Standby  <5W  
    * Color Temperature   9300K, 6500K (default), sRGB, User Color  
    * Plug & Play   VESA DDC 1/2B  
    * Scaler   Mstar TSUm56AK  
    * Input Connector   15-pin D-Sub  
    * Audio Input Connector   No  
    * Audio Amplifier   No  
    * Auto-adjustment   Yes  
    * Re-Scaling   Yes

I'm wondering should I get this, as a step or learning point because I haven't really "used" an LCD before or get it for now so I can save up for a 24" as I don't think my CRT is doing that fine....

Does anyone have this? can they post pics of it in action and suggest a price

LG-Philips Screen?