First of all, ViewSonic includes all of the cables you need with this monitor: DVI & analog, speakers, microphone, power. I hate it when I buy a component and the cables are extra - c'mon people!! Set up was as easy as connecting the cables - Windows XP did the rest.

The picture is unbelievably bright. I had to turn down the brighness/contrast from the factory because the whites were just too pure and bright! I immediately adjusted the refresh to 75 Hz as others recommend and there is no trace of flicker or shadowing - with text, internet, or games (I ran Black Hawk Down - not the fastest game but it looked perfect). As far as the speakers go - I believe the people saying they're too weak listened to Metallica on volume 10 for too many years! I find them plenty loud - setting them at about 75% is loud and comfortable. If you're looking for deep bass however, these don't do it. And, because they are so close together you don't get great stereo separation - true with any intergrated speakers. But for everyday use and games alike, the volume is more than adequate. My first priority is a clean desktop though, not high-end sound. The integrated microphone is a nice add-on also, helping make a clutter-free desktop. A back panel also hides the cable connections.

The profile is thin, the black/silver cabinet looks sharp, and the picture is crisp and perfect - and I have an analog hookup now....can't wait to see it with DVI! You won't be let down by this monitor!