Typical price: £330
What is it: 20-inch LCD monitor with tuner
What we think: This convenient display lets you work and play as you please and is a great space saver
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 December 2006
Tags: LG Electronics, LG Flatron M203WA, contrast ratio, laptops, component video
We like:
Price; TV feature; high resolution
We don't like:
Average image quality; analogue-only TV tuner; takes a long time to switch between PC and TV modes
You might also need:
Aerial
CNET UK judgement:
The M203WA is a very versatile screen that's definitely worth investing in. It isn't ideal for graphic designers or anyone who carries out image-critical operations, but its ability to switch between PC and TV modes is handy, particularly at this price
Full review:
Computer monitors with integrated TV tuners are real no-brainers. It's difficult to imagine anyone who, given the option of owning a TV-capable monitor, would opt for one without the ability to receive Match of the Day. LCD TVs can be marred as monitors by their comparatively low resolution, high price and questionable image quality. LG says its M203WA addresses these problems, but does it really cut enough mustard to steer demanding PC users away from dedicated computer monitors? Continue Reading...
LG Flatron M203WA History
2 Feb 2007 in Reviews
The world of display technology has seen a shift in recent months. The popularity of square-ish 4:3 displays has dwindled at the expense of newer widescreen models.
Latest user reviews
January 14, 2007
Posted by: Simon Pitt
"At the current UK price (£280 @ PCWorld), a bargain"
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