Pros: The monitor itself is pretty good. Great picture and pixilation.

Cons: The problem with the monitor is that after owning it for a while it started to make a humming noise at the start like it was warming up. It sounded like a CRT at times. Now it's extremely loud and the sound is coming from the vents at the top of the monitor. There's also no way for you to speak to anyone online unless you have a mike that you plug into the monitor.

Pros: The picture is great and the web cam works well.

Cons: When I first bought the monitor it was quiet. After having it for over a year it is extremely loud. When you start the monitor it makes a VERY loud buzzing noise. There is no mic that comes with the webcam so I can't talk to people. They can see me but can't hear me.

Overall Review: I'm not sure why the monitor has become so loud when you first start it up but it really detracts from the monitor's aesthetics. I wouldn't recommend buying it based on that alone.