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Top 5 19-Inch Wide-Screen Monitors

These mid-size monitors give you lots of screen area for a moderate price. Ratings and rankings can change 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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LG Electronics L196WTY-BF
LG Electronics L196WTY-BF
Size (inches): 19
Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900
Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 12.5
Price When Reviewed: $220
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Bottom Line: Tall LCD monitor delivers solid, consistent performance on many text and graphics tasks.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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80.9Very Good
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HP w1907
HP w1907
Size (inches): 19
Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900
Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 11
Price When Reviewed: $230
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Bottom Line: LCD with built-in speakers sports fewer physical adjustments than larger HP models, but is capable for home and office use.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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80.1Very Good
3
Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP
Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP
Size (inches): 19
Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 13.1
Price When Reviewed: $259
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Bottom Line: Stylish monitor has the tilt, swivel, and height adjustments usually found in bigger LCDs, but its performance is lackluster.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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79.4Good
4
Samsung SyncMaster 932GW
Samsung SyncMaster 932GW
Size (inches): 19
Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900
Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only
Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 9
Price When Reviewed: $270
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Bottom Line: This glossy-screened LCD produced top-notch text and graphics, but its price and too few features kept it from a higher rank.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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77.7Good
5
Gateway FPD1975W
Gateway FPD1975W
Size (inches): 19
Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900
Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only
Contrast Ratio: 700:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 9.8
Price When Reviewed: $230
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Bottom Line: Image quality is average, and you'll have to pay extra for a DVI cable and an adjustable stand.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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77.5Good
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