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Top 5 20- and 22-Inch Wide-Screen Monitors

These are the top 20- and 22-inch wide-screen LCD monitors today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Danny Allen

Thursday, January 03, 2008, 04:00 PM PST
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HP w2007
HP w2007
Size (inches): 20
Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050
Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 13.33
Price When Reviewed: $260
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Bottom Line: HP's excellent 20.1-inch wide-screen display has a stylish design, great graphics and text, and a reasonable price.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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82.1Very Good
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Samsung SyncMaster 205BW
Samsung SyncMaster 205BW
Size (inches): 20
Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 15
Price When Reviewed: $239
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Bottom Line: Bargain 20-inch wide-screen posted solid scores on our performance tests, and its design is easy on the eyes.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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82.0Very Good
3
HP w2207
HP w2207
Size (inches): 22
Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 24.2
Price When Reviewed: $330
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Bottom Line: This 22-inch LCD offers several extras, including pivot adjustment, and an attractive design.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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79.8Good
4
Asus PW201
Asus PW201
Size (inches): 20
Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 21.3
Price When Reviewed: $499
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Bottom Line: Expensive 20-inch display has built-in Webcam, good performance and plenty of entertainment inputs.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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79.5Good
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ViewSonic VG2230wm
ViewSonic VG2230wm
Size (inches): 22
Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 700:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 14.5
Price When Reviewed: $319
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Bottom Line: This 22-inch display is thoughtfully designed and its reproductions of graphics and text documents are easy on the eyes.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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79.5Good
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