Wide-Screen LCD Monitors

Features abound in all of these monitors, but the less entertainment-oriented models serve up the greater feast for the eyes.

Laura Blackwell

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Last Rated: September 29, 2004	LG Electronics L172WT 17 17-inch screen, 1280 by 768 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 14.6 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $664 Bottom Line: Advanced sound functions and HDTV readiness make this model a satisfactory replacement for a secondary TV, and the picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture functions let you mix business with pleasure. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: September 29, 2004	Samsung 173MW Silver 17 17-inch screen, 1280 by 768 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 13.5 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $705 Bottom Line: Text looks crisp on this HDTV-ready model, but other models provide brighter colors and cleaner details in both graphics and video. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: September 29, 2004	Sharp 17 WXGA LCD & TV TUNER MNTR WHITE/600:1/ 25MS/STEREO SPKRS 17-inch screen, 1280 by 768 native resolution, One analog interface, 12.9 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $679 Bottom Line: Our pick because of its clear details and rich, vibrant color. The only 17-inch unit here without HDTV capability, but it displayed the best DVD pictures. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

Last Rated:	Apple Cinema HD Display 23 23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One digital inferface, 15.5 pounds, One-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $1799 Bottom Line: Streamlined model wins graphics tests hands-down, but lack of even basic adjustment features for non-Mac OSs make this an option for only the most hands-off PC users. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: September 29, 2004	HP L2335 Silver 23'' LCD Monitor 23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 22.3 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $1599 Bottom Line: This business monitor has excellent physical adjustments and a low price, but no speakers and weak DVD playback mean it has limited entertainment value. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: September 29, 2004	LG Electronics L2320A Black 23'' LCD Monitor 23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and two digital interfaces, 31.7 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $2699 Bottom Line: A separate box holds this unit's impressive array of A/V ports, but an innovative design does not make up for disappointing text quality and inability to display native resolution through its digital interface. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices

Last Rated: May 25, 2005	Philips 230W5VS27 23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 19.8 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $2350 Bottom Line: Solid all-around performer sweetens the pot with six-in-one media card reader and by conveniently placing USB 2.0 ports in front. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices
Last Rated: September 29, 2004	Samsung SyncMaster 243T 24-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 21 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $2240 Bottom Line: The only 24 inch wide-screen monitor tested, this model earned the highest text scores and second-highest graphics scores, but ghosting on DVDs and lack of A/V inputs mean it's all work and no play. Full Review • Test Report • Check latest prices	Check Latest Prices