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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

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PCW Rating: 81.4PCW Rating: 81.4PCW Rating: 81.4

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

 BEST BUY!

1. Syncmaster 275T

Size (inches): 27inches, Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200, Adjustments: Multiple adjustments, Contrast Ratio: 3000:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 23,

Bottom Line: 27-inch LCD boasts the right combination of price, performance and premium features like picture-in-picture.

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PCW Rating: 79.1PCW Rating: 79.1PCW Rating: 79.1

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

2. Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP

Size (inches): 27inches, Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200, Adjustments: Multiple adjustments, Contrast Ratio: 1000:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 27.5,

Bottom Line: Stunning design and features such as a USB hub, card reader, and picture-in-picture make for a desirable 27-inch display.

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PCW Rating: 78.8PCW Rating: 78.8PCW Rating: 78.8

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

3. HG-281DJB

Size (inches): 28inches, Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200, Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments, Contrast Ratio: 800:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 25,

Bottom Line: 28-inch (27.5 viewable) LCD with HDMI is priced temptingly low but it failed to impress in graphics tests.

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PCW Rating: 75.2PCW Rating: 75.2PCW Rating: 75.2

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

4. NEC MultiSync LCD2690WUXi

Size (inches): 26inches, Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200, Adjustments: Multiple adjustments, Contrast Ratio: 800:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 28.9,

Bottom Line: Lacks the extras, style, and standout performance we expect from an expensive 26-inch (25.5-inch viewable) wide-screen.

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PCW Rating: 71.4PCW Rating: 71.4PCW Rating: 71.4

Last Rated: December 10, 2007

5. Acer AL2626Wd

Size (inches): 26inches, Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200, Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only, Contrast Ratio: 800:1, Interfaces: Analog and digital, Weight (pounds): 18.72,

Bottom Line: Best for viewing office documents, this 26-inch (25.5-inch viewable) LCD's weak graphics performance defeats its low price.

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