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MonsterVision LCDs

Kong-size screens! Incredible shrinking prices! We test 14 new 19-inch monitors that upgrade your image without dominating your desk.

Roy Santos

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ViewSonic VX900 SPEAKERS DIG/ANALOG TCO-99 (ViewSonic-VX9001)

WinBook Display C1900

AG Neovo S-19

AOC LM914

Dell UltraSharp 1900FP

Sceptre X9S-Naga

Iiyama Pro Lite 4821DT-BK

KDS Radius Rad-9

NEC 1920NX 19'' LCD Monitor (NEC-LCD1920NX)

Planar PL191M Black 19

Samsung SyncMaster 191T 19

Hitachi CML190B (SXW)

Despite predictions, just over a year ago, of shortages and threats that they would become more expensive, LCD monitors generally have sharply lower price tags. Entry-level 15-inch models have fallen the fastest, but like King Kong slipping off the Empire State Building, prices for larger screens are now plummeting. Most 19-inch models sell for under $1000, and some for as low as $699. Furthermore, prices may continue to drop in the first part of 2003. But is quality falling as well?

To find out, PC World collected 19-inch LCDs from 14 vendors, examining supersize screens from AG Neovo, AOC, Dell, GEM, Hitachi, Iiyama, KDS USA, NEC-Mitsubishi, Planar, Princeton Graphic Systems, Samsung, Sceptre Technologies, ViewSonic, and WinBook. We found that image quality was generally quite good across the board. Besides displaying supersharp text, many of the LCDs approached the quality of CRTs when displaying color images and motion.

After a very close competition, we chose two Best Buys for their combination of price, performance, and features. The Samsung SyncMaster 191T is a sexy LCD with a narrow silver bezel; the ViewSonic VX900 has a thicker silver frame that includes integrated speakers. Both have top-notch image quality, wide viewing angles, and generous tech support.

Features Comparison: Large and Luminous LCDs (chart)

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