New LCD Options??
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It's TFT/PVA.
It's the whole package that matters, I wouldn't get too caught up with S-IPS or PVA issue as there are other factors including other hardware components, software, firmware that contribute to the overall image quality. Also, keep in mind there are few panel manufacturers in the world and most brands including Dell and Apple are using LG or Samsung panels in their products.
I shop the same way as you, researching a lot and comparing. I find the danger in that is sometimes no product looks good then, as I won't compromise. The flip side is I sometimes spend more than I need for specs that look good on paper, but don't have the performance increases/advantages the price premium warrants.
Personally, I don't mail order more than I need to so that I can demo, and if need be, return any items I am not happy with quickly and easily. I just exchanged the LCD I bought for my wife 3 times after Christmas becauase the higher specs didn't always equal best visual performance in real world use.
As a last note, if you are interested in Samsung, only go for for the "T" series models. If you want the hardcore professional LCD models, then Eizo products are the way to go, but I think they are usually not worth the premium cost.