Just bought a 19" GEM from Ecost for $229 (after $100 rebate) + $6.95 handling + $1.95 for shipping. Zero dead pixels, and clarity wise, I can't tell the difference between it and my $700 19" Planars. Comes with a 3 years parts and labor warranty.
http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail~DPNo~637281.asp
http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail~DPNo~637281.asp