Pros: WOW -- Great monitor. Clear, sharp, fast.
Cons: None!!

Don't believe people when they say Samsung, Dell, or any other brand is better than Acer. They are going by their own prejudice, and its probably because they have never owned an Acer monitor. This monitor rocks. You will not be disappointed. The backlighting is not a draw back. You wont even notice it, and impossible to escape in the price bracket you are looking at. Also, its a lot less than the Samsung 204. The stand is sturdy enough to hold the monitor and withstand moving of the desk. I don't understand why people say this is a drawback. If you want a good stand - Purchase a LCD arm. Again -- Buy this monitor if you can. Don't let anyone make up your mind up for you. Read the reviews on-line in comparison to the other lcd's. You will notice this is the best monitor for your $$$