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Top 30-Inch LCD Monitors

These are the top 30-inch monitors today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Liane Cassavoy

Friday, October 19, 2007, 04:00 PM PDT
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Samsung SyncMaster 305T
Samsung SyncMaster 305T
Size (inches): 30
Resolution (pixels): 2560 by 1600
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Digital only
Weight (pounds): 26.5
Price When Reviewed: $1179
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Bottom Line: Samsung's 30-incher offers strong text and pretty graphics. A power-saver mode turns off the monitor when it's not in use.
(Last Rated: April 28, 2008)
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83.0Very Good
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Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC
Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP-HC
Size (inches): 30
Resolution (pixels): 2560 by 1600
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Digital only
Weight (pounds): 25
Price When Reviewed: $1274
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Bottom Line: This big display showed extremely sharp text and bright graphics, and it has plenty of media card slots and USB ports.
(Last Rated: October 09, 2007)
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81.9Very Good
3
HP LP3065
HP LP3065
Size (inches): 30
Resolution (pixels): 2560 by 1600
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Digital only
Weight (pounds): 29.5
Price When Reviewed: $1400
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Bottom Line: The HP delivers stellar image quality, with crisp text and vibrant colors. Three DVI ports and eight USB ports set it apart.
(Last Rated: April 28, 2008)
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82.5Very Good
4
Gateway XHD3000
Gateway XHD3000
Size (inches): 30
Resolution (pixels): 2560 by 1600
Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 30.2
Price When Reviewed: $1700
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Bottom Line: Gorgeous giant packs in more inputs, more screen controls, and more extras than other 30-inchers.
(Last Rated: April 28, 2008)
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81.6Very Good
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