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Top 5 23-Inch and 24-Inch Wide-Screen Monitors

Big, beautiful LCD monitors let you spread out your work and get down to business. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Laura Blackwell

Thursday, September 14, 2006, 02:00 PM PDT
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Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP
Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP
Size (inches): 24
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 18.3
Price When Reviewed: $879
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Bottom Line: Highly adjustable unit features good image quality, numerous connectivity options, and support for HDCP.
(Last Rated: July 07, 2006)
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83.2Very Good
2
Samsung SyncMaster 244T
Samsung SyncMaster 244T
Size (inches): 24
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 21.05
Price When Reviewed: $1000
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Bottom Line: Powerful graphics performance, bundled features, and an attractive design set this 24-inch wide-screen LCD apart.
(Last Rated: September 08, 2006)
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86.8Very Good
3
HP LP2465
HP LP2465
Size (inches): 24
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Digital only
Weight (pounds): 23.6
Price When Reviewed: $869
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Bottom Line: Excellent image quality and a highly adjustable stand, but unit lacks connectivity options.
(Last Rated: July 07, 2006)
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80.2Very Good
4
ViewSonic VP2330wb
ViewSonic VP2330wb
Size (inches): 23
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 26.4
Price When Reviewed: $1099
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Bottom Line: Thin-bezeled 23-inch wide-screen model makes its large range of both screen and physical adjustments easy.
(Last Rated: September 08, 2006)
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82.4Very Good
5
Acer AL2423WDR
Acer AL2423WDR
Size (inches): 24
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 20.2
Price When Reviewed: $699
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Bottom Line: A bargain-hunter's dream, this spartan 24-incher makes text and graphics look great. But the speakers are no great shakes.
(Last Rated: September 08, 2006)
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82.1Very Good
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