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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

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PCW Rating: 80.9PCW Rating: 80.9PCW Rating: 80.9

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

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1. LG Electronics L196WTY-BF

Size (inches): 19inches, Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900, Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments, Contrast Ratio: 3000:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 12.5,

Bottom Line: Tall LCD monitor delivers solid, consistent performance on many text and graphics tasks.

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PCW Rating: 80.1PCW Rating: 80.1PCW Rating: 80.1

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

2. HP w1907

Size (inches): 19inches, Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900, Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments, Contrast Ratio: 1000:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 11,

Bottom Line: LCD with built-in speakers sports fewer physical adjustments than larger HP models, but is capable for home and office use.

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PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4PCW Rating: 79.4

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

3. Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP

Size (inches): 19inches, Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900, Adjustments: Multiple adjustments, Contrast Ratio: 1000:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 13.1,

Bottom Line: Stylish monitor has the tilt, swivel, and height adjustments usually found in bigger LCDs, but its performance is lackluster.

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PCW Rating: 77.7PCW Rating: 77.7PCW Rating: 77.7

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

4. Samsung SyncMaster 932GW

Size (inches): 19inches, Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900, Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only, Contrast Ratio: 3000:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 9,

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.

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PCW Rating: 77.5PCW Rating: 77.5PCW Rating: 77.5

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

5. Gateway FPD1975W

Size (inches): 19inches, Resolution (pixels): 1440 by 900, Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only, Contrast Ratio: 700:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 9.8,

Bottom Line: Image quality is average, and you'll have to pay extra for a DVI cable and an adjustable stand.

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