The $577.00 seems steep, but here in the colonies our "post industrial service based (house of cards) er,.... economy" is tanking so it might have cost you the equivalent of $677.00 the day after tomorrow. Glad you took the plunge, and are happy.
The rotation orientation of the monitor is a great feature for photo editing/ viewing. however, now that you're addicted to the big displays, in another week or three, you might find yourself chafing at the bit to order another one so you don't have to keep turning the original. Just like a pot bunker at St Andrews, I tell you. Enjoy