I so wanted to love this device and give it a high rating but there are some issues. Actually, near as I can tell, one big issue that cost it the 5-star rating it should get.

I got this kit for Christmas. I was very sceptical because after reading the instructions it seemed too good to be true. The first batch was pretty decent. Probably would have been better had I had the patients to let it carbonate a bit longer but the second batch was fantastic!

I needed a work monitor and wanted IPS, even though I don't do photo work, but these days there is NO reason to have a TN panel. I was shocked at how low the price of this Acer is but having owned another Acer monitor, I felt confident it would be good quality. And yes, the text is crisp and color perfect. Since it is IPS, no problems with off-angle viewing. Also note this panel is DC backlighting and NOT PWM! This means, in layman's terms, that your screen won't flicker and cause headaches for those with light sensitivity. Acer needs to step up its marketing of being a flicker free budget monitor. But anyway, I am satisfied. It is worth every penny.