It's true: Once you've had the luxury of a flat screen, you'll never want to go back.
After testing the well-priced 19-inch shipping WinBook Display C1900, I can't see returning to my 17-inch CRT. This basic LCD with analog inputs, 1280 by 1024 resolution, and built-in speakers costs only $699. In comparison, Samsung's SyncMaster 191N has similar specs, but it is priced at $300 more.
Text and image quality on the C1900 were both good. It rendered darks slightly deeper than the Samsung, but also washed out some brighter hues. Details were sharp, and text looked crisp down to 7.5 points. The C1900 does have drawbacks: Its buttons lack labels, and the sound is tinny.
WinBook's first entry in the monitor market is fully adjustable, but to use it in landscape mode, you'll have to buy specialized pivoting software.
The classy but pricier SyncMaster 191N has a thin, silver bezel; clearly marked menu buttons; and a low-profile black base. It is also fully adjustable, and the rotation software is included.
Fonts on the SyncMaster 191N were easily readable down to a minuscule 6.8 points in size. Photo details were plentiful, and colors appeared rich and accurate.
The WinBook C1900 clearly is the better value. However, the SyncMaster 191N may win you over with its looks and warranty (three years versus the WinBook's one).
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