Fine color presentation, especially in displaying small variations in hue

Almost all of the VLED221wm's other display parameters are standard LCD issue

ViewSonic's VLED221wm will satisfy the LCD connoisseur quite easily, but the typical gamer or casual video watcher has no real reason to consider it. At almost 3.5 times the cost of a traditional 22-inch display, other options with less exacting color ...

Excellent color reproduction out of the box ; the color response can be calibrated for consistency ; supports sRGB, Adobe RGB, and CMYK color schemes

The level of professionalism needed to justify the price might be the only real limiting factor

A truly professional-grade LCD display with all the benefits of LED backlighting and tremendously accurate color response capability.

Good color and grayscale performance ; 1080p, 1,920x1,200 resolution ; flexible stand that pivots

No HDMI ; Weakness with light blue when using an analog connection

Despite its all-business attire, the Lenovo ThinkVision L220x Wide offers very good performance that's suitable for non-work use.

Fully articulated arm makes monitor adjustment a snap ; simplified OSD controls ; integrated speakers

Glossy panel is problematic under some lighting conditions ; warranty only one year

The HP w2408 delivers great color rendition and image definition, and the monitor should fit most desks without a diet plan. Competing monitors will give you more inputs, but you'll end up paying about a third more for the privilege.

Good connectivity options ; simple OSD menus ; good color

Details tend to vanish in very dark or very bright areas ; pricey ; would not display at native resolution when connected to computer via HDMI

The VX2835wm offers a lot of screen real estate, but issues with HDMI connectivity, detailing in extreme dark and bright areas, and price may turn away some users.

Low price ; good overall display quality

Limited connectivity options ; OSD buttons are on back of bezel ; minor gray-scale/white-level weaknesses

Despite the shortage of video connections, the Hanns.G HG281DPB performs surprisingly well for a budget big-screen monitor.

Loads of connections, including two DVI, HDMI, and upcoming DisplayPort ; beautiful styling ; flexible stand ; generally good performance ; three-year warranty

Some minor weaknesses with color and gray scale ; very expensive

Dell's new 30-inch LCD monitor offers advanced connectivity and solid performance in a stylish package, but the price is high.

Great performance with digital connection ; HDMI connector ; additional video connectors

Poor performance with analog connection ; slow-responding onscreen display ; stand limits adjustability ; quirky gaming setting ; pricey

Analog holdouts, beware: Don"t use this big-screen display with anything but a digital DVI or HDMI connection.

Good digital performance ; flexible stand that pivots ; sleek-looking

Warranty only one year ; weaker performance with analog connection ; glossy screen can be distracting under bright lights

This big-screen monitor is flexible and musters decent-to-above-average performance.

HDMI and component inputs ; low pixel-response rate ; touch-sensitive control panel ; Faroudja DCDi video processor ; picture-in-picture capability

Limited color palette ; no composite or S-Video input ; touch controls are overly sensitive

Though it doesn't have the color range of some competing LCD monitors, the 22-inch HD2200 has a fast response time, multiple inputs, and a Faroudja DCDi processor, making it a viable choice if you're on a tight budget.