I just got my replacement. No dead or stuck pixels. I am happy now. The slight purple tint is there at angles, no white glow. Like the previous poster said, if 1:1 and extra ports don't matter to you, then this is the way to go. I know there are people out there who hate the glow, so this is what will make or break the decision.
Oh, and so far I dont see that flicker at the top.
Oh, and so far I dont see that flicker at the top.