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19-inch widescreen monitor
Pros: Good value, higher resolution than other 19-inch monitors, does everything reasonably well.
Cons: Dark scenes aren't great on videos and games, small type could be sharper, not for photo/video editing.
766907275315
Viewsonic
VX1940w
Wide Color TFT Active Matrix
19 in
15 : 9
1680 x 1050
1000 : 1
3000 : 1
300 cd/m²
16.1 in
2 ms
0.243 mm
24 - 82 kHz
50 - 85 Hz
N/A
N/A
Long Life, 40000 Hours
N/A
PC, Mac
15-pin mini D-sub, DVI-D (with HDCP), 3-pin AC plug (CEE22)
N/A
Yes
44 Watts
N/A
100 - 240V AC
32 - 104 ºF
10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Amplified Impulse technology, VESA wall mount compatible, Windows Vista Certified
Black
17.4 in
7.7 in
15.1 in
10.1 lbs
Power cable, 15-pin VGA video cable, DVI cable, Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard CD
1 Year
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20-inch widescreen LCD monitor
Pros: Good value for the price, good display of everything for home users.
Cons: Stand isn't very adjustable, awkward controls, not for graphics pros.
729507803005
Samsung
2053BW
Widescreen TFT
20 in
16 : 10
1680 x 1050
1000 : 1
8000 : 1
300 cd/m²
N/A
2 ms
N/A
N/A
N/A
170 deg
160 deg
N/A
N/A
N/A
15pin D-SUB, DVI-D
Yes
N/A
40 Watts
< 1 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows Vista Certified, MagicBright 3, Off timer, Image Size, Color Effect, Customized key, MagicWizard & MagicTune
Black
18.6 in
8.6 in
14.8 in
9.7 lbs
N/A
1 Year
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22-inch widescreen LCD monitor
Pros: Value, good for home use, nice-looking bezel.
Cons: Stand doesn't adjust much, some color bleeding around the edges, frame shows dust, fingerprints.
729507802985
Samsung
2253BW
Flat Panel TFT Active Matrix
22 in
16 : 10
1680 x 1050
1000 : 1
8000 : 1
300 cd/m²
N/A
2 ms
0.282 mm
30 - 81 kHz
56 - 75 Hz
170 deg
160 deg
N/A
16.7 millions
PC, Mac
15pin D-SUB, DVI-D
N/A
N/A
45 Watts
< 1 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows Vista Certified, MagicBright 3, Off timer, Image Size, Colour Effect, Customised key, MagicWizard & MagicTune
Black
20.22 in
8.62 in
15.76 in
11.24 lbs
N/A
1 Year
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24-inch widescreen monitor
Pros: Value, versatile for home use, lower brightness can ease eyestrain.
Cons: Stand isn't very adjustable, viewing angles could be better, no built-in HDMI port.
729507804859
Samsung
2443BWX
Widescreen TFT
24 in
N/A
1920 x 1200
1000 : 1
20000 : 1
300 cd/m²
N/A
5 ms
N/A
N/A
N/A
170 deg
160 deg
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
50 Watts
< 1 W
N/A
N/A
N/A
MagicColor, MagicBright 3, MagicTune
Black
21.9 in
9 in
17.6 in
12.6 lbs
N/A
1 Year
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Specialty monitor for photo/video work
Pros: Good value for photo/video work, good text display, many connectivity options, good ergonomic adjustability.
Cons: Some blurring on video, reviewers disagree about color quality, not as sharp as more expensive monitors, not great for gaming.
041220671724
Dell
2408WFP
Flat Panel TFT Active Matrix
24 in
N/A
1920 x 1200
1300 : 1
3000 : 1
400 cd/m2
N/A
6 ms
0.270 mm
N/A
N/A
178 deg
178 deg
N/A
16.7 millions
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
57 Watts
< 2 W
100 - 240V AC
41 - 95 °F
10 - 80% (non-condensing)
Security port
Black
22 in
8.17 in
15.62 in
15.48 lbs
Power cord, VGA cable, DVI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB cable, CD User's guide and documentation
1 Year