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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 25 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell UltraSharp U2711 is a feature-rich monitor with incredible performance that earns its high price. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL), 27 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440 / 60 Hz, 0.2331 mm, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell UltraSharp U2713HM is an excellent monitor that will satisfy both the performance snob and the features diva alike. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 2560 x 1440 / 60 Hz, 0.23 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Asus PA248Q is a low-priced IPS monitor that doesn't skimp on performance or features. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 24.1 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: With thoughtful design, great performance, and plenty of OSD features, the Dell UltraSharp U2412 fills its value quotient to the brim. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The HP x2301's low price, good performance, and sound design make it a new high-water mark for budget monitors. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 23 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, 0.265 mm, 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 29-inch monitor features a panoramic 21:9 aspect ratio for $699. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 29 in - Widescreen, DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 2560 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.09 mm, 21:9, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Well-priced and powerful, the Asus PB278Q is the best entry point for those seeking an extreme-definition monitor at a not-so-extreme price. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440, 0.233 mm, 16:9

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Editors' Choice Award-winning Asus PA246Q is a professional-class monitor with a satisfying number of features at an affordable price. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24.1 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DisplayPort, DVI, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 16:10

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: As long as you have no advanced demands, the Pavilion 27xi will meet your basic needs with aplomb. Read review

Specs: TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz, 0.311 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Dell UltraSharp U2410 is a feature-rich monitor that performs great while watching movies and playing games. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.277 mm, 16:10, 1000:1

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Despite its build quality flaws, the ViewSonic VX2460H-LED represents a great value for your general-purpose monitor needs. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: HP 2311xi's impressively wide viewing angle, useful connections, and low price make it an easy monitor to recommend. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 6 reviews

The Bottom Line: The LG Flatron E2350V is a low-priced LED monitor with great performance and useful features. Read review

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

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews

The Bottom Line: With more features and a better movie performance rating, the Samsung PX2370 improves--in most areas--on one of the best monitors we've reviewed. Read review

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 23 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080, 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: 7.8 (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: 6.4 (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:
  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:
  3.0 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:
  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:
  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: 8.8 (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:
  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, DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 16:10, 1300:1

• 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