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Top 5 25.5- to 28-Inch Wide-Screen Monitors

These wide-screen monitors give you an amazing amount of screen area, but they're costly. 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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Samsung SyncMaster 275T
Samsung SyncMaster 275T
Size (inches): 27
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 23
Price When Reviewed: $1000
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Bottom Line: 27-inch LCD boasts the right combination of price, performance and premium features like picture-in-picture.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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81.4Very Good
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Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP
Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP
Size (inches): 27
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 27.5
Price When Reviewed: $1199
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Bottom Line: Stunning design and features such as a USB hub, card reader, and picture-in-picture make for a desirable 27-inch display.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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79.1Good
3
Hanns-G HG-281DJB
Hanns-G HG-281DJB
Size (inches): 28
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 25
Price When Reviewed: $600
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Bottom Line: 28-inch (27.5 viewable) LCD with HDMI is priced temptingly low but it failed to impress in graphics tests.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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78.8Good
4
NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi
NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi
Size (inches): 26
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 28.9
Price When Reviewed: $1300
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Bottom Line: Lacks the extras, style, and standout performance we expect from an expensive 26-inch (25.5-inch viewable) wide-screen.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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75.2Good
5
Acer AL2626Wd
Acer AL2626Wd
Size (inches): 26
Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200
Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Interfaces: Analog and digital
Weight (pounds): 18.72
Price When Reviewed: $649
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Bottom Line: Best for viewing office documents, this 26-inch (25.5-inch viewable) LCD's weak graphics performance defeats its low price.
(Last Rated: December 10, 2007)
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71.4Good
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