I need buying advice

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Is it worth buying this LCD monitor (150€) for a DIY Projector?

LCD Monitor MAG UK513E:

Panel Size 15" (XN07)
Display Area 304.00*228.00mm
Max. Resolution 1024*768@75Hz
Display Colors 262,144
Dot Pitch (mm) 0.297*0.297mm
Horizontal Freq. 31~60KHz
Vertical Freq. 60~75Hz
Brightness (cd/m²) 250 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 600:1
View Angle (H) 60/60
View Angle (V) 55/45
Response Time 16ms
Bandwidth (MHz) 80MHz
Compatibility PC , Mac
Signal Input D-sub
Power Supply Integrated
Standby Consumption <1W
Consumption 36W
Dimension 344x333x180mm
Packing 395x428x124mm
Net/Gross Weight 3.2kg/4.2kg
Plug & Play Yes
Auto Adjustment Yes
Built-in Speakers N/A
Control Buttons Yes
Tilt Angle (up/down) -5~15
Kensington Lock Yes
warranty - yes
 
I'm in the same bag... I can't seem to decide on any screen. I only found a tiny list of recommended LCDs and I can't find any of them, + they are expensive.

I found a cheap lcd 15'' screen @ 200$ new (can)

but is it worth the risk of it not working for a DIY projector?

opinions?
 
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