Clarity Bobcat X Base Model

alaTest has collected and analyzed 801 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the build quality and size are on the whole positive. The resolution and design also get good feedback, but the energy efficiency and remote control get negative views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Clarity Bobcat X Base Model is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Planar PL2210MW

 

Planar's PL2210MW display is a classic representation of your average 22-inch display—a 6-bit TN panel that bears the mediocre image quality of that class. In DisplayMate, the 1680x1050 display's grayscale range was acceptable, although it fell apart...

No serious lapses during gaming tests

Can't produce solid blacks and whites; wholly unremarkable

We were troubled by the display’s anemic speakers and lack of onscreen display options for audio configuration. We’d rather do without the subpar attempt and pay less for the product. With support for only DVI and VGA inputs, the PL2210MW stands...

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Planar PX2411W

 

It's easy to be seduced by the sheer size of a 24-inch LCD screen—any display that big just looks like it means business. And there was a time when large LCD panels were almost exclusively high-performance parts. That's no longer the case. As the...

Telescoping neck. Um. Big screen

No HDCP over DVI; picture hitch, ghosting; expensive

So it’s of little use to us that the PX2411W offers some convenient features, such as a telescoping neck for height adjustment and a variety of OSD options. Or that it performed passably in DisplayMate and functions acceptably for web surfing, movie...

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Planar PX2611W

 

The 25.5-inch Planar PX2611w is heavy, stocky and at an average price of $800, should only be considered by professional artists who require an In-Plane Switching (IPS)-based panel. While the monitor features five USB ports, excellent color...

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.

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Planar PX2611W

 

The world of LCD PC monitors can be broken up into four groups. The "save a buck" group of 20- and 22-inch displays with resolutions of 1680x1050 can certainly deliver very good image quality if you buy the right one, but their screen size and...

Attractive price. Above-average color reproduction

Horrible on-screen menu interface. Poor black levels

You can save a little money with Planar's 26" monitor, but you'll have to make a few sacrifices.

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Low

 

Company: Planar Systems, Inc., www.planar.com Price: $430 street

Easy cable connections. Above average printed documentation. Free quick exchange under warranty ; Cons ; Limited viewing angle. Poor gray response performance. On-screen menu system more difficult to use than most ; Bottom Line ; The Planar PE1700 has...

Limited viewing angle. Poor gray response performance. On-screen menu system more difficult to use than most ; Bottom Line ; The Planar PE1700 has an attractive price but its flawed image quality and few outstanding features leave it well behind the...

The Planar PE1700 has an attractive price but its flawed image quality and few outstanding features leave it well behind the pack. You simply don't get as much value for your money with this monitor.

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Planar PL1700M

 

The Planar PL1700M's good speakers don't make up for below-average image quality.

The Planar PL1700M's disappointing image quality outweighs its above-average sound features.

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Planar Planar PL1700M Flat panel display

 

Artwork: Rick Rizner, John Goddard

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PL1700M Flat Panel Display

 

The Planar PL1700M's TrueMedia 2W integrated stereo speakers produced the richest sound of any monitor tested for the July 2004 issue. The volume control dial is more pleasant to use than a button. Despite having the speakers at the bottom of the...

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Planar PE150M

 

Strong image quality and a flexible support plan boost the appeal of this low-profile monitor.

Strong image quality and good built-in speakers make this monitor a good candidate for small-office use, but the lack of weekend tech support would be a problem for home users.

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PE150M-BK 15 Black LCD

 

The PE150M is a slim-profile unit: Without the stand, the monitor is just under 2 inches thick; with the stand, it's only 5 inches deep, making it a good choice for tight spaces. You cannot, however, adjust the stand's height and swivel. The small...

Planar offers an attractive replacement plan: If the monitor fails within the three-year warranty period, it will send you a replacement unit (secured by your credit card) via 2nd day shipping, along with a label for returning the faulty unit. Planar's...

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