Samsung has brought the style of its previous LCD television range to its latest LCD monitors. Though lacking the LED backlighting technology seen in many of the latest televisions and bereft of an HDMI port, the 21.5in SyncMaster P2250 LCD monitor ...

Attractive design, good colours, crisp text, excellent sharpness

Glossy finish attracts fingerprint, struggles to distinguish blacks, no HDMI input

General office tasks are pleasing: text is sharp and clear with no visible aberrations, though the light reflecting off the glossy bezel did tire our eyes after long periods of use. Detail and general sharpness are also impressive and we encountered ...

Dell has tapped into the current focus on the economy and the environment by producing the G2210t, a $349 22-inch monitor designed for both the wallet- and green-conscious. Dell claims the display is manufactured using recycled materials, and that its ...

Offers great energy-conscious features

Dull colours in some photos

The Dell G2210t 22-inch widescreen monitor is designed for the times offering an appealing price and lower energy consumption. It's an ideal choice for users seeking a solid display that can help curb overall costs.

This attractive, well-designed 22-inch widescreen monitor offers impeccable image quality. But at $1255, it's extremely pricey, particularly when you consider that other 22-inch displays can be found for $400 or less.

Excellent image quality

Pricey in comparison to other displays

Attractive and well-designed, this professional display offers fantastic image quality. But it also comes with a very high price.

HP's 2309m 23in LCD monitor has a Full HD resolution, an HDMI connection and built-in speakers, making it ideal for use as a gaming display. Although this monitor offers good clarity and colours, excessive glare from the glossy screen and bezel ...

Stylish design, Full HD resolution, HDMI input, excellent colour and clarity

Glare due to glossy screen and bezel, awkward button placement, poor viewing angles

HP's 2309m LCD monitor is a Full HD screen with excellent image quality, but it is let down by its reflective screen and bezel.

Gloss white colour scheme, HDMI input, straightforward controls, full HD resolution, 2ms response time, included webcam and speakers, USB ports

A little expensive, question marks over build quality, some image noise via HDMI, stand isn't height adjustable, controls aren't backlit, viewing angles could be improved

Although it's a little pricey compared to similar 24in models, BenQ's M2400HD LCD monitor does include a number of nifty extras like a detachable webcam and USB ports. The full HD resolution combined with a HDMI port make it a great choice for gaming.

Native resolution of 1680x1050, stylish design, clear and crisp image, excellent viewing angles

Bezel reflects office lighting, awkward button placement, stand isn't height adjustable

ViewSonic's VX1962wm 19in LCD monitor combines a stylish design with good image quality and a reasonable price, making it a decent option for the home office.

Showed crisp text and bright colours, includes a multitude of extra features

Offers few physical adjustments

The VH236H has a 1920x1080 native 1080p high-definition resolution; and its admirable performance in our motion tests suits it for movies and other forms of entertainment. Its US$239 price tag makes it an even more appealing option.

Displays text well, Full HD resolution

No HDMI port, less-than-totally-smooth video playback

The ViewSonic VG2427wm would make a good choice for users who need a big screen for text-intensive work, but the less-than-totally-smooth video playback and the lack of an HDMI-in port may disappoint for gamers and movie watchers.

Full HD resolution, HDMI input, 2ms response time, good colour and contrast, 16:9 widescreen

Some image noise via HDMI, glossy bezel reflects light, stand isn't height adjustable, controls aren't backlit, viewing angles could be improved

The Full HD resolution and HDMI port make the BenQ G2412HD a relatively inexpensive way to get the most out of high-definition gaming consoles. The level of image noise could be improved when the monitor is connected via HDMI, but given the asking ...

Full HD resolution, 2ms response time, good colour and contrast, 16:9 widescreen

No HDMI port, glossy bezel reflects light, stand isn't height adjustable, controls aren't backlit, viewing angles could be improved

The lack of a HDMI port and an annoying glossy bezel are negatives, but BenQ's G2410HD monitor remains a solid choice thanks to good image quality and a reasonable price.