Yes it sure is

I love my new 2005, there maybe fewer pixels on the screen, but the aspect ratio is much much better, and it was an upgrade from a 15" TFT for me anyway so its worlds apart from what I have had in the past.

It's great for DVD's too, if I may even hook up an old VCR so I can watch TV via PnP etc... My advice you be to put your hand in your pocket and go get a 2005 at the best price you can find, mine was just shy of £400 so I would expect you'd be able to get near $400 in the US?

Cheers

Cris.