Damn dude, 150 will buy you a monitor...can't say it'll last long... A ViewSonic/Samsung/LG/NEC monitor (decent size ~23") will run you easly 200-300...!!!
You should attempt to use the LCD/Plasma screen solution. 1st lay your monitor flat, 2nd give that bad 'gal' a good amount, 3rd wait for 1 min (or there abouts), wipe with a circular motion from outside-to-inside. And last of all...if any of these paint flecks are towards the edges...then screw this plan...and get ya mu-la from the landlord...