Monitor recommendation.

[Cheetah Designs]

I don't do any gaming but I do watch films. I've never invested in a proper monitor before but I feel now is as good a time as any.

Max budget of circa £200 but could be persuaded to buy something for more. However I'd prefer to spend less if possible. (I know you get what you pay for etc..)

Must have:
- At least 1440*900 resolution
- VESA mount
- USB ports
- Look good (yeah I know this is down to opinion)

Preferable:
- Speakers (they don't need to be good, just exist)
- 16:9 format.

 

[Cheetah Designs]

Seems a bit much. What is so special about it?

 

[Cheetah Designs]

USB is pretty important, but if it comes to 10's of pounds of difference, I can just get a USB hub.

People keep referring to viewing angles...surely its all the same if you are looking at it at less than 20 degrees each way.

 

[Cheetah Designs]

PCMmonitors.org has a nice BenQ EW2430 review if you want to do some reading up first. Can't tell you the price as unfortunely OC UK only stocks its predecessor (the BenQ EW2420), I have however kept your budget in mind.
It also has speakers and multiple HDMI-in ports (to get the sound to the monitor).
Better colours than TN-panels, better viewing angles than TN-panels (but worse than IPS-panels) and matches all your criteria.

This monitor seems to have everything I want. I won't be gaming. Is there any reason NOT to go for it?