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Best LCD monitors (23 inches and above)
LCD prices are getting to a point where you can walk into a store with the intention of buying a or 20- or 21-inch screen and find yourself walking out of the store carrying a 24-inch model. The price difference isn't that great that the added acreage starts to look mighty attractive. If your plan from the outset is to plunk down for a big productivity display (as opposed an HDTV), these are our current faves.
Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP
8.7 Excellent (reviewed 4/17/08)
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.
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Gateway XHD3000 Monitor (30-inch)
8.1 Excellent (reviewed 5/28/08)
Although it costs more than competing 30-inch LCDs, the Gateway XHD3000 goes a long way toward justifying its high price with a long list of features and outstanding performance.
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Apple Cinema Display (23-inch)
7.9 Very good (reviewed 9/14/04)
The Apple 23-inch Cinema Display is low on extras and high on price. Still, one look at this gorgeous LCD, and you'll kiss your practicality good-bye.
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Samsung SyncMaster 305T LCD Monitor
7.7 Very good (reviewed 5/21/08)
Thanks to its incredible viewing angle, high resolution, and stellar overall picture quality, Samsung's 30-inch SyncMaster 305T gets an assured recommendation.
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HP LP2465
7.5 Very good (reviewed 8/8/06)
The HP LP2465 is a great business LCD, should your workday require a huge, wide-screen display. Trouble is, Dell has a similar display that gives you more features at roughly the same price.
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Philips Brilliance 230WP7
7.5 Very good (reviewed 4/24/06)
The 23-inch wide-screen Philips Brilliance 230WP7 display performs quite well and offers businesses some useful extras, but its offerings are too sparse to justify its high price.
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Dell 2707WFP 27-inch LCD monitor
7.4 Very good (reviewed 2/6/07)
The Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP is expensive and not quite up to the task for professional imaging, but its elegant design, big screen, and copious extras will appeal to those with a big budget.
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