The Nanovision Mimo UM-720S has a sleek design and is useful for small apps like IM clients

The Nanovision Mimo UM-720S is too expensive for what it offers, has a bad viewing angle, a confusing setup process, and a touch-screen feature that doesn't work

The Nanovision Mimo UM-720S is strictly a novelty item and not worth its price.

The EVGA InterView has an elegant design and a useful and well-thought-out dual-screen feature that actually increases productivity

The EVGA InterView is business focused, making it awkward for casual use or gaming. Also, the incremental improvement to your productivity may not be worth such a hefty price

While the EVGA InterView is expensive and doesn't offer much for the recreational user, productivity-obsessed business types will be pleased with its features.

The Gateway FHD2402 has a stylish design with a glossy screen that facilitates a high contrast. It includes built-in speakers, an HDMI connection, and offers striking performance for movies and games

The Gateway FHD2402's onscreen display interface is clunky and tilt is its only ergonomic option. Also, its speaker sounds are muffled, its glossy screen reflects everything, and some may be disappointed in its 16:9 resolution

The Gateway FHD2402 is a suitable, low-price monitor that will satisfy your basic monitor needs.

The HP w2558hc is a feature-laden display with numerous connection options and extras. Also, it has a built-in digital photo frame interface and good performance in movies and games

The HP w2558hc has no pivoting feature, lackluster viewing angles, and its gaming preset is calibrated too bright

The HP w2558hc is jam-packed with features and well worth its asking price.

The Planar PX2611w's IPS panel allows for wide viewing angles. Also, its color accuracy when viewing photos is stellar and it includes multiple USB ports

The Planar PX2611w doesn't have HDMI support and has a bulky and heavy design

Priced at $800, the Planar PX2611w should only be considered by professionals who require an IPS-based panel.

The Eizo ColorEdge CG222W has excellent color performance and many ergonomic features

The Eizo ColorEdge CG222W's price is too high for anyone other than graphics professionals. Also, it exhibits some clouding on dark screens and has an OSD with a long learning curve

Thanks to the Eizo ColorEdge CG222W's high price, only graphics professionals need apply.

The ViewSonic VG2427wm includes a decent host of ergonomic options, three USB ports, and great game and movie performance.

The ViewSonic VG2427wm's chassis feels hollow and fragile; its OSD lacks useful options like presets.

The ViewSonic VG2427wm has a good assortment of ergonomic options and great performance, but its asking price is just a bit too high to recommend.

The Acer H235H has a well-designed onscreen display, a unique aesthetic, built-in speakers, and solid performance

The Acer H235H has somewhat washed-out color in movies and games, lacks ergonomic options, and offers no secondary connection options, such as USB

The Acer H23H has good overall performance but can't quite compare with its contemporary in value.

The Asus VH236H has great movie and game performance, built-in speakers and headphone jack

Navigating the Asus VH236H's OSD can be confusing and frustrating and the display lacks ergonomic options

The Asus VH236H is a great-performing 23-incher with a welcoming low price.

The NEC MultiSync EA221WM has full, four-way ergonomic support, good movie and game performance, and multiple USB ports. Also, it has a great lower viewing angle and built in speakers with a headphone jack

The NEC MultiSync EA221WM has apparent backlight bleeding, no HDMI, and a fairly high asking price

The NEC MultiSync EA221WM has a host of features and good overall performance for a fairly high price.