i hate dell, but their monitors aren't too shabby. then again, they have nice, trustworthy monitors.
I did see a Benq fp202W at 310 and a viewsonic vx2025wm at 345, both with excelent reviews (+100 overall, 5/5 eggs).
However, i could not find a dell under 350, and taht was from shady sources.
i say give benq a chance.