Monitors

Samsung SyncMaster T240HD

With tonnes of connection options, including two HDMI ports and an ATSC/QAM tuner, great performance and useful features, the Samsung SyncMaster T240HD display is an excellent bargain. We do have a few gripes with brightness and colour, but the sharp text makes up for it. All in all, it's a steal for what you get

Editor's rating 8.0

BenQ V2400W

With its offset neck and thin chassis, the 24-inch BenQ V2400W flat-panel monitor presents a unique look. While you may have to manually adjust it, its low price and strong performance combined with the sleek design earn this 24-inch LCD our recommendation for home or office use

Editor's rating 7.4

Dell UltraSharp 2408WPF

The Dell UltraSharp 2408WPF 24-inch monitor is an outstanding performer. It delivers fantastic DVD playback images, making it a great choice for an entertainment display. Whether you're looking at games, DVDs or HD movies, this monitor doesn't drop the ball

Editor's rating 8.7

Dell Crystal

If you're buying on an expense account to fill a boardroom, the Dell Crystal provides a striking -- if costly -- option. This 22-inch LCD has a tempered glass design and the monitor itself produces strong image quality on a range of colours using DVD and Blu-ray

Editor's rating 6.6

Samsung SyncMaster T220

The Samsung SyncMaster T220 makes a strong case for those who want a great-looking monitor but aren't looking for too many flashy features. This monitor features the company's new 'rose black' bezel design and gives a good performance both for gaming and watching a film

Editor's rating 7.0

Samsung SyncMaster 305T

Good choices for 30-inch monitors are few and far between, so the Samsung SyncMaster 305T is an excellent place to start. For a display so large, it has a relatively small footprint. Performance-wise, it's capable of showing sharp, vivid colours on documents, films and games

Editor's rating 7.7

HP w2408h

At 24 inches, the HP w2408h monitor is certainly large, but it's also gorgeous. Cleverly and thoughtfully designed, it can rotate to accomodate a portrait orientation, handy for surfing the Web. Its impressive image quality and high resolution make it great for watching 1080p high-definition movies

Editor's rating 8.5

BenQ G2400W

Big PC monitors are in these days, and with its 24 inches of space, the BenQ G2400W monitor is a simple and attractive option. It features technology that adjusts the monitor depending on whether you're viewing photos, films or documents, making it great for everyday use

Editor's rating 7.0

Hazro HZ30W

The Hazro HZ30W is a professional widescreen display without the unnecessary frills. With an emphasis on high quality at a low price, this 30-inch display has a sturdy aluminium construction and a basic control system. It delivers an accurate and consistent display for editing work

Editor's rating 7.8

Samsung SyncMaster 940UX

Don't expect loads of extras on the Samsung SyncMaster 940UX. But in its ability to connect via USB, this plain Jane of a 19-inch monitor is perfectly suited for your dual screen needs. If you're looking to expand your workspace to include a second screen -- or more, this simple monitor could fit nicely

Editor's rating 6.4

LG Flatron L226WTQ

LG's Flatron L226WTQ monitor produces amazing colours. The blacks are dark and the whites are stark. Performance-wise, the gaming is impressive, and it will play your favourite games and movies play back as smoothly as if the panel was lined with butter. Now that's smooth

Editor's rating 8.8

Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP-HC

The Dell UltraSharp 2407WFP-HC improves upon last year's model with input flexibility, strong moving image quality and many other features that will have you shouting about it. Thanks to its large screen, its high resolution and HDCP compliance, you could easily use it for movies or games

Editor's rating 8.2

ViewSonic VX2435wm

The ViewSonic VX2435wm is everything you need in a monitor, right out of the box. It has HDMI and VGA inputs, along with audio and video component RCA sockets and S-Video, too. With its quick response time, you'll be watching movies and playing games faster than you can type out its name

Editor's rating 7.7

Asus LS201

The Asus LS201 has a reinforced glass panel, making it ideal if you've got unruly children or if you're an exec who's prone to a few stressful outbursts. It looks good too, but you'll have to decide whether its image quality is up to your standards

Editor's rating 6.3

LG Flatron L245WP

The LG Flatron L245WP is one of the best monitors money can buy. Its £500 price tag may cause you to wince, but for that you get superb picture quality, impressive video playback and a stunning design

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 9.0

LG Flatron L1960TR

LG's stylish Black Jewel monitor is the leader of the pack in terms of high contrast. It produces a contrast ratio of 3,000:1, making it great for seeing all the detail in hi-def movies, and a 2ms response time ensures no blurring

Editor's rating 8.5

Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP

At over £1,000, it's very expensive, but the Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP offers a huge amount of screen real estate, as well as excellent connectivity and superb contrast

Editor's rating 7.4

Viewsonic ViewDock VX1945wm

ViewSonic's ViewDock VX1945wm is an attractive monitor that comes with an integrated iPod dock. The display is pretty good -- its 5ms response time ensures there's no ghosting -- but you may be disappointed by the sound quality

Editor's rating 7.8

LG Fantasy Ring

LG's Fantasy Ring is awesome to look at and has picture quality to match. We found it difficult to fault during everyday desktop use or when watching movies, such was its excellent picture quality

Editor's rating 8.8

LG Flatron M203WA

LCD TVs don't always make the best PC monitors because of their comparatively low resolution, high price and questionable image quality. LG's 20-inch M203WA monitor tries to address these problems by including speakers and an analogue TV tuner -- it's a decent price, too

User rating 7.0

Editor's rating 7.5