1440P UNDER $400

The DIY sphere has been a-buzzin' over previously unknown monitors like the Yamasaki Catleap and the Achieva Shimian, which use the same 27-inch 2560x1440 S-IPS panel from LG that's in the 27- inch iMac's Cinema Display. They ship straight from Korea for as little as $350. Why so cheap? They're no-frills, and the panels could contain a few dead pixels. We ordered a Catleap from an eBay seller to check it out. No frills is right: The model we chose has only one input [dual-link DVII, no onscreen display, and a wobbly stand, but the picture is great and there are no discernible dead pixels. Even with the added cost of a sturdy land reusable) VESA monitor stand, we're still getting a hell of a deal on this panel—though attaching the VESA mount means partially disassembling the monitor.
What it lacks in extras it makes up for in price: the 2560x1440 Yamakasi Catleap is less than $400 new on eBay.