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 Lara Luepke Assistant editor |
Updated November 17, 2005 LCDs, once scorned by gamers, are experiencing a surge of popularity among this discerning and demanding group. Why? Well, everyone likes a slim, ultrabright screen. But more importantly, LCD performance has improved enough to satisfy the technical needs of gamers. We've rounded up some LCDs that offer great image quality and that performed well in our gaming tests. They boast fast pixel response times and provide enough screen real estate to give you a full view of the game. More resources
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ViewSonic VX924 |
Samsung SyncMaster 915N |
LG Flatron 1730S |
Envision EN7220 - 17" LCD Monitor |
BenQ FP72G+S |
Sony SDM-HS75P/S |
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| Review date | July 27, 2005 | June 15, 2005 | May 27, 2005 | February 16, 2005 | September 8, 2005 | June 23, 2005 |
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| Review summary | With a fast pixel-response rate, the ViewSonic VX924 is a great LCD for gaming and watching DVDs, but it's not for the color-conscious. | Flexible and feature-rich it is not, but the Samsung SyncMaster 915N is a sturdy 19-inch analog LCD with a fast pixel-response rate, bright colors, and a fair price. | The LG Flatron 1730S is a basic LCD whose covered backside makes it perfect for front-desk and other high-visibility areas. | A run-of-the-mill but very adjustable LCD with snap-on accessory cups and photo clips that should appeal to admin assistants and the inveterately sentimental. | The BenQ FP72G+S LCD offers good gaming performance and adjustability but inferior overall image quality. | The Sony SDM-HS75P/S is an attractive, glossy 17-inch LCD that's better suited for movies and games than for serious work. |
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| User comments | 7.8 Very good (from 17 users) | Be one of the first to rate this product! | Be one of the first to rate this product! | 7.9 Very good (from 7 users) | Be one of the first to rate this product! | 8.9 Excellent (from 21 users) |
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| Weight | 18.7 lbs | 13.2 lbs | 10.8 lbs | 13 lbs | 13.2 lbs | 11 lbs |
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| Display (projector) technology | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix |
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| Display (projector) diagonal size | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in | 17 in |
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| Viewable screen size | 19 in | 19 in | 17 in | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 17.0 in |
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| Compatibility | PC , Mac | PC | PC | PC , Mac | PC | PC , Mac |
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| Max resolution | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 |
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| Dot pitch | 0.294 mm | 0.294 mm | 0.264 mm | 0.264 mm | 0.264 mm | 0.264 mm |
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| Input device type | None | None | None | None | None | None |
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| Digital video standard | Digital Visual Interface (DVI) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Digital Visual Interface (DVI) | Digital Visual Interface (DVI) |
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| Service & support type | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty |
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| Product name | ViewSonic VX924 | Samsung SyncMaster 915N | LG Flatron 1730S | Envision EN7220 - 17" LCD Monitor | BenQ FP72G+S | Sony SDM-HS75P/S |
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