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Wide-Screen LCD Monitors

Features abound in all of these monitors, but the less entertainment-oriented models serve up the greater feast for the eyes.

Laura Blackwell

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LG Electronics L172WT PCW Rating: 4.0PCW Rating: 4.0PCW Rating: 4.0

Last Rated: September 29, 2004

LG Electronics L172WT

17-inch screen, 1280 by 768 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 14.6 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $664,

Bottom Line: Advanced sound functions and HDTV readiness make this model a satisfactory replacement for a secondary TV, and the picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture functions let you mix business with pleasure.

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Samsung SyncMaster 173MW PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5

Last Rated: September 29, 2004

Samsung SyncMaster 173MW

17-inch screen, 1280 by 768 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 13.5 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $705,

Bottom Line: Text looks crisp on this HDTV-ready model, but other models provide brighter colors and cleaner details in both graphics and video.

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Sharp LL-M17W1 PCW Rating: 4.0PCW Rating: 4.0PCW Rating: 4.0

Last Rated: September 29, 2004

Sharp LL-M17W1

17-inch screen, 1280 by 768 native resolution, One analog interface, 12.9 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $679,

Bottom Line: Our pick because of its clear details and rich, vibrant color. The only 17-inch unit here without HDTV capability, but it displayed the best DVD pictures.

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Apple 23-Inch Cinema HD Display PCW Rating: 75.0PCW Rating: 75.0PCW Rating: 75.0

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Apple 23-Inch Cinema HD Display

23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One digital inferface, 15.5 pounds, One-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $1799,

Bottom Line: Streamlined model wins graphics tests hands-down, but lack of even basic adjustment features for non-Mac OSs make this an option for only the most hands-off PC users.

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HP L2335 PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5PCW Rating: 3.5

Last Rated: September 29, 2004

HP L2335

23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 22.3 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $1599,

Bottom Line: This business monitor has excellent physical adjustments and a low price, but no speakers and weak DVD playback mean it has limited entertainment value.

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LG Electronics Flatron L2320A PCW Rating: 3.0PCW Rating: 3.0PCW Rating: 3.0

Last Rated: September 29, 2004

LG Electronics Flatron L2320A

23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and two digital interfaces, 31.7 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $2699,

Bottom Line: A separate box holds this unit's impressive array of A/V ports, but an innovative design does not make up for disappointing text quality and inability to display native resolution through its digital interface.

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Philips Brilliance 230W5VS PCW Rating: 71.0PCW Rating: 71.0PCW Rating: 71.0

Last Rated: May 25, 2005

Philips Brilliance 230W5VS

23-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 19.8 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $2350,

Bottom Line: Solid all-around performer sweetens the pot with six-in-one media card reader and by conveniently placing USB 2.0 ports in front.

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Samsung SyncMaster 243T PCW Rating: 78.0PCW Rating: 78.0PCW Rating: 78.0

Last Rated: September 29, 2004

Samsung SyncMaster 243T

24-inch screen, 1920 by 1200 native resolution, One analog and one digital interface, 21 pounds, Three-year warranty (including backlight), Price when reviewed: $2240,

Bottom Line: The only 24 inch wide-screen monitor tested, this model earned the highest text scores and second-highest graphics scores, but ghosting on DVDs and lack of A/V inputs mean it's all work and no play.

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