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Designer displays
Lara Luepke
Lara Luepke
Assistant editor
Displays, though utilitarian, shouldn't all have the same boring design. The typical monitor has a black cabinet, a stubby neck, and little flexibility. But style enthusiasts shouldn't be dismayed, some monitor makers aren't afraid to break the mold. The LG Flatron L1981Q and the Samsung SyncMaster 970P are attractive monitors, and they offer the most flexibility we've ever seen. The Sony SDM-HS75P/S's easel isn't as flexible, but it can be adjusted with a finger and its sleek design is ripe for use in any modern office. And if you want a monitor to match your Mac, the BenQ FP93V is all white and its base is large enough to accommodate a Mac Mini.

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Product name Sony SDM-HS75P/S
Sony SDM-HS75P/S
Samsung SyncMaster 970P
Samsung SyncMaster 970P
LG Flatron L1981Q
LG Flatron L1981Q
BenQ FP93V
BenQ FP93V





Review date June 23, 2005 February 3, 2006 August 10, 2005 April 5, 2006





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Review summary The Sony SDM-HS75P/S is an attractive, glossy 17-inch LCD that's better suited for movies and games than for serious work. The Samsung SyncMaster 970P has a striking design, but it's the fine image quality that makes this display worthy of consideration. Though better-performing monitors exist, the LG Flatron L1981Q will meet the basic needs of style-conscious consumers. The 19-inch BenQ FP93V is our choice for style and performance on a budget.





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Basic Specs
Weight 11 lbs 
16.1 lbs 
12.3 lbs 
12.8 lbs 





Display (projector) technology TFT active matrix  
TFT active matrix  
TFT active matrix  
TFT active matrix  





Display (projector) diagonal size 17 in 
19 in 
19 in 
19 in 





Viewable screen size 17.0 in 
19 in 
19 in 
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Compatibility PC , Mac  
PC  
PC  
PC  





Max resolution 1280 x 1024  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 1024  
1280 x 1024  





Dot pitch 0.264 mm 
0.294 mm 
0.294 mm 
0.294 mm 





Input device type None  
None  
None  
None  





Digital video standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)  
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)  
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)  
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Service & support type 3 years warranty  
3 years warranty  
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Product name Sony SDM-HS75P/S Samsung SyncMaster 970P LG Flatron L1981Q BenQ FP93V





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