Eric Franklin Eric Franklin, April 30, 2009

Sometimes the best monitor for your gaming or movie-watching needs can be the same monitor best suited for office work. Sometimes. Whether that office is in the comfort of your own home or a two-hour commute away, these four monitors will suit your every productivity need.

All four monitors on the list include screen height adjustability and screen rotation. All except the 23-inch Dell SP2309 also include a pivot feature. The SP2309 does trump the others however with its super-high 2048x1152 resolution, allowing you to clutter your desktop with even more files!

Seriously though, whether you're balancing the budget via spreadsheets or creating your latest and greatest PowerPoint presentation, you can't go wrong with these.

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Review date April 16, 2008 December 18, 2008 November 25, 2008 February 20, 2009
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. With its excellent performance, full set of ergonomic features, and reasonable price, the 22-inch HP LP2275 is a smart choice. The Lenovo ThinkVision L1940p costs a bit more than competing 19-inch LCD monitors, but its many ergonomic features and great overall performance could persuade those not shopping on price alone. With its low price, great performance, and many features, the Dell SP2309W is a sound buy for a 23-inch monitor.
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Features
Viewable screen size24 in
22 in
19 in
23 in
Display (projector) diagonal size24 in
22 in
19 in
23 in
Display (projector) technologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Max resolution1920 x 1200
1680 x 1050
1440 x 900
2048 x 1152
Dot pitch0.27 mm
0.282 mm
0.285 mm
0.249 mm
Input device typeNone
None
None
None
Digital video standardDigital Visual Interface (DVI)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
DisplayPort
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Service & support type3 years warranty
Info unavailable3 years warranty
3 years warranty
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