A 19-inch monitor might not sound much bigger than a 17-inch model, but you'll notice the difference. The extra screen real estate is particularly useful for graphics and video-editing programs, which often have multiple control palettes that need to be arranged on your screen.
Look for a model that's adjustable in height and angle. A swivel base is also useful -- it enables you to twist the screen around and show your work to passers-by. Finally, make sure you have plenty of controls for tweaking the brightness, contrast and colour, so you can adjust the image to suit your lighting conditions.
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This monitor has all the right features: adjustability, excellent image quality and extras such as USB ports. All that, plus a reasonable price, makes it a winner Read more
£350
Reviewed on 5 May 2005
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The SyncMaster 910T is a sharp-looking 19-inch LCD with good image quality, lots of adjustability options and a decent price Read more
£330
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It may not be cheap, but the 20-inch BenQ FP209 performs well and displays both video and computer signals. If you can afford it, you won't be disappointed Read more
£638
Reviewed on 5 May 2005
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This high-end 20.1-inch LCD gets an 'A' for design, features and adjustability, but its image quality falls just short for the price Read more
£789
Reviewed on 5 May 2005
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