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• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Asus VG23AH nails it in price, features, and 2D performance, but falls flat on its screen in 3D. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 23 in, Widescreen, 1920 x 1080, 0.2652 mm, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.4 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP 2311x is a great monitor deal, with good performance and a great assortment of connections for its price. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - WLED backlight, 23 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.265 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell UltraSharp U3011 is an impressive monitor and the most feature-rich 30-incher out there. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL), 30 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1600 / 60 Hz, 0.2505 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung T220 might be the most stylish LCD monitor we've seen, but average feature set and performance diminish its overall appeal. Despite its flashy looks, it's best used as a simple, productivity display. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.282 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The LG Flatron IPS235V succeeds by offering performance at a more than reasonable price. It has the connections you'd want, but the design you wouldn't. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - WLED backlight, 23 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.265 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 18 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SyncMaster P2370HD is a great choice for those looking for a 27-inch monitor-HDTV combo. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 27 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The two new monitors feature a "zero-frame" design and 1080p resolution for under $200. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - WLED backlight, 21.5 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 51 reviews

The Bottom Line: Dell's 24-inch wide-screen LCD delivers excellent image quality and a ton of connectivity options, including video inputs and picture-in-picture settings. Add in a great price, and the Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP is the best value in its class. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 23.6 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080, 0.272 mm, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 104 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 1905FP is a fantastic, well-priced monitor for nearly all users. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, 0.294 mm, 4:3, 800:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The ViewSonic VX2450wm-LED is a thin LED monitor with pretty good performance and a rock-bottom price. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 24 in - Widescreen, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080, 0.2715 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 41 reviews

The Bottom Line: The 24-inch Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP display delivers across the board in performance, design, and features. It excelled with movies and games, making it not only an excellent choice as an entertainment display, but also great for everyday Windows tasks. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 16:10, 1300:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The NEC MultiSync PA271W is an incredibly performing monitor that may be too expensive for what it offers. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 27 in - Widescreen, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440 / 60 Hz, 0.233 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 16 reviews

The Bottom Line: As a desktop display and USB extender, the 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display works wonderfully; however, for $1,000, there are better monitors that offer more options, including PC and Mac compatibility. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 27 in, Widescreen, Mini DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The 24-inch professional-grade monitor seeks to satisfy graphic designers and other professionals alike. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The AOC e2243Fw is a low-priced 22-incher with performance that rivals some of the more-expensive offerings. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - WLED backlight, 22 in - Widescreen, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.248 mm, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The HP Envy 27-inch IPS monitor with Beats Audio goes long on sound while still giving image quality its due. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.3114 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is a 24-inch HDTV doubling as a monitor for a low price. Read review

Specs: LCD display, TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 24 in, Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1440

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 123 reviews

The Bottom Line: Dell's 24-inch LCD delivers excellent image quality and a ton of features--wide-ranging video inputs, picture-in-picture, and flash-card slots--for a great price. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell ST2420L is a decent monitor for its price, but there are other monitors with similar prices that offer much more. Read review

Specs: LCD display, TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 24 in, Widescreen, VGA (HD-15), HDMI, DVI, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, 0.277 mm, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SyncMaster P2770FH's disappointing performance and lack of features make it definitely not first choice among 27-inchers. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 27 in - Widescreen, HDMI, DVI, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, 0.3114 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Acer GD235HZ is a high-performing 3D monitor that's great for gamers looking for a low-price 3D-capable offering. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 23.6 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080 / 120 Hz, 0.2715 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell P2210 is a low-price, feature-rich choice for all your office and general computing needs. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, DVI, DisplayPort, USB, VGA (HD-15), 1680 x 1050, 0.282 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: With good performance, a stylish design, and all the flexibility we could ask for in a monitor, the Dell UltraSharp 1907FP is one of the few entries in the budget display category that we highly recommend. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, 0.294 mm, 5:4, 700:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: While the Samsung SyncMaster S23A350H can't match the Samsung PX2370 in raw performance, it bests the S23A550H in both performance and price. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 23 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), 1920 x 1080, 16:9