LCD Monitors > 19 Inches - 21 Inches LCD Monitors > 1680 x 1050 > $200 - $300

Advantages: Looks Sleek, Works Very Well, Saves Space
Disadvantages: I found none

I just upgraded my PC with a new Samsung SyncMaster 740N Flat screen monitor. I was using a good old CRT monitor and this is my first LCD display! Its a good 17 inches entry level LCD monitor which I found comfortably within my budget. I work on designs & animations. I needed a screen which would display good colors. This has got a 600:1 contrast ratio with 8ms response time which removes blurring from movies. Unlike some other LCDs, ...
...colors and distort the look and feel for my designs. This LCD monitor also has 'on screen' settings for fine tuning it to your needs with little feather touch buttons at the bottom of the screen. SyncMaster has a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels which gives me a huge work area avoiding a lot of horizontal and vertical scroll, and yes, it saves a lot of space too! I recommend this LCD. A Great Buy! ... Read review

Advantages: Great picture resolution and size
Disadvantages: difficulty permanently resetting the default setting

...time sneak a touch or two. In comparison to the similar Acer model my father owns the HP is a much better product. One feature I haven't figured out is how to permanently set the volume on 100 percent instead of the default 50 percent, no biggie though. ... Read review

Advantages: Ultra Slim Design
Disadvantages: n/a

I bought ViewSonic 19" VA926 LCD for upgrading my Samsung SyncMaster 750s CRT monitor that service me about 5 years. I choose ViewSonic 19" VA926 because that is a good value for money, cheap enough for me. The ViewSonic 19" VA926 LCD displays good taste while enhancing my personal computer. Some time I am using my ViewSonic 19" VA926 LCD for my Acer laptop. I love optisync digital and analog input feature that allow me to connected my TV tunner ... Read review

Advantages: Slim profile, wall-mount compatibility
Disadvantages: Mac adapter for Mac operating platform

I like LG L1710S because its slim profile and wall-mount compatibility. So, the LG L1710 makes a perfect addition to any ergonomically conscious household. I can see an accurate images and easy-to-read text because this 17-inch TFT LCD has a 1,024 x 768 and 0.264 mm dot pitch, which combine with a 450:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 of brightness to deliver crisp. Wide 160-degree horizontal and 140-degree vertical viewing angles, -5-degree to +30-degree ...
...brightness, contrast, color, and H/V position with the user friendly onscreen menus. I am using the LG L1710S for my Mac operating system platforms. That is ok but I have to spend some money for Mac adapter required. Finally, the LG L1710S is a great of TFT LCD. ... Read review

Advantages: pleasant to use due to crisp bright colors
Disadvantages: weights a lot

I used this monitor at work and was shocked at the clarity and brightness! Wow. Especially when my usual monitor was right beside this monitor I normally use. I needed an extra monitor for some testing I was doing and having the two Dells next to each other I noticed that this one was not only larger but much superior in picture quality. The monitor is 18 inches (measured diagonally) and the max resolution is 1280 x 1024 which is great for people ... Read review