All Desktop Monitors

The Bottom Line: A high price and a quirky, optional AV Center lessen the appeal, but the stunning design of the ultrathin Hitachi UT37X902 will draw buyers who want the ultimate in flat-panel chic.

Specs: LCD flat panel display, 37 in, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Crystal black sapphire with chrome trim

The Bottom Line: The Lenovo ThinkVision L2440p is a well-rounded 24-inch LCD monitor with a host of ergonomic features many will find useful. It has excellent overall performance among a variety of tasks, including games, movies, and office productivity.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The Lenovo ThinkVision L2440x is a well-designed 24-inch LCD monitor that's great for movies and games, but the display (and its LED backlighting) is too expensive for the performance and features it supplies.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The ViewSonic VX1962wm LCD is a 19-inch LCD with a fair price and decent performance, but a competing flat panel offers a better image for less.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 19 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050, 2 ms

The Bottom Line: The Westinghouse L1916HW has a superlow price and good performance in games, movies, and office tasks.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 19 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050, 2 ms

The Bottom Line: The 22-inch Gateway HD2201 monitor boasts great movies and games performance, includes both HDMI and DVI connections, and has a low price.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 76 Hz, 0.282 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: With tons of connection options, great performance, and useful features like an HDTV tuner, the Samsung SyncMaster T240HD display is an excellent bargain.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.258 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The HP w2408h True Color Widescreen is a well-priced 24-inch monitor that looks stylish and performs well. Its lack of a DVI port is its only major stumbling block.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The ViewSonic VA2626 is a basic 26-inch LCD that has neither the features nor performance to merit a recommendation. You can find better monitors for less.

Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix, 26 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SyncMaster 2693HM proved itself to be an excellent overall performer, particularly during movie playback, and can be had for a fair price. Only a flimsy stand, an overcalibrated color-temperature setting, and a poor lower viewing angle prevent a higher recommendation for this 25.5-inch LCD.