Monitors

ViewSonic VX1962wm

The ViewSonic VX1962wm monitor is a sleek, 19-inch display with good gaming performance and unusually high resolution at 1,680x1,050 pixels. It has its fair share of problems, however, including a relatively high £145 price tag. Find out if this could be the monitor for you

Editor's rating 6.5

Dell SP2208WFP

Excelling in testing and delivering outstanding results with DVDs and games, the Dell SP2208WFP monitor is a winner. For scenarios where it'll perform double duty as a productivity and an entertainment display, we highly recommend this LCD monitor

Editor's rating 8.4

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

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 M228WD

The 22-inch LG Flatron M228WD aims to corner both the TV and computer display markets. It's part high-res PC display, part HD Ready television, but with a digital Freeview tuner and a wide selection of outputs, it's all desirable.

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.9

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

HP W2007v

HP has brought its consumer-friendly 'make the computer personal again' approach to its monitors with the good-looking, zero-frills W2007v. This 20-inch TFT screen might lack extras such as an integrated webcam, but its low price and good image quality are excellent recommendations

Editor's rating 7.0

BenQ FP94VW

The BenQ FP94VW is a 19-inch flat-panel monitor built especially for games. It's not just about a fast 5ms response time -- BenQ has incorporated a range of video modes optimised for different game genres, and there's HDMI input for games consoles, too

Editor's rating 7.2

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 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

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

Dell E207WFP

Dell's E207WFP's design is pleasing to the eye -- it has a thin outer bezel finished in matte black and its controls are sensibly located. Under the surface, however, it's not all rosy. Its image quality lets it down and the colour reproduction is awful. And now priced at £272 rather than the £155 first listed, it's not so much of a bargain after all

Editor's rating 5.9

Samsung SyncMaster 173P

Editor's rating 8.3