I've been using this with a laptop at home for about 5 years. A 1m conversion cable (DVI-D ⇔ HDMI) will be provided to those who want it. There are no noticeable stains or defects, and it can still be used. Model Number: 23M45D-B Surface Treatment: Non-glare (matte) Panel Type: TN Resolution: 1920x1080 Viewing Angle (Up/Down/Left/Right): 160/170 Pixel Pitch: 0.265 mm Brightness: 250 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 5000000:1 Response Time: 5ms Maximum Power Consumption: 27 W Input Terminals: DVIx1, D-Subx1 VESA Mount: Yes Flicker Free: Yes Weight: 2.9 kg