Dead pixels were the bane of every screen owner's existence. Now they've vanished without a trace. What changed?

I just purchased a new Samsung 19" monitor from Best Buy (where I work) and I'm having a problem with it. It's really hard to describe but the monitor looks "blurry"... its not sharp in the least and ...

Dumpster diving is one of those experiences that can net you some pretty cool gear for a reasonable price. Case in point the 24″ Samsung S24E650XW LCD monitor that [MisterHW] saved from being trashed.