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Best LCD monitors (19 and 20 inch)

(Nov 24, 2009)

Eric Franklin Eric Franklin
Peek into any office, and you'll see that 19-inch and 20-inch LCDs have become a standard part of the desktop. All five monitors on this list cost less than $200, and some less than $150. What you lose in screen size by choosing a smaller monitor you make up in money you have leftover to spend on other things. Like games and Blu-ray movies! Well, maybe that's just me.

HP 2009m

The HP 2009m is a good-looking 20-inch display with enough features to make it well worth its low price.

Price: $139.99 - $179.00 (check prices)

Review date: Jun 17, 2009

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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LG Flatron W2053TQ

The LG Flatron W2053TQ has useful power consumption options, but a badly designed onscreen display.

Price: $139.99 - $153.97 (check prices)

Review date: Jun 19, 2009

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Gateway HD1900

The Gateway HD1900 monitor has great performance, but is lacking in features.

Price: $220.99 (check prices)

Review date: Jan 29, 2009

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Lenovo ThinkVision L1940p - flat panel display - TFT - 19

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.

Price: $226.00 - $249.99 (check prices)

Review date: Nov 25, 2008

  • 3h stars

      Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)

Very good

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Samsung SyncMaster 953BW

The 19-inch Samsung SyncMaster 953BW performs well and has a low price; however, its competitors one-up it on both counts.

Price: Sorry, pricing not available

Review date: Jan 29, 2009

  • 3 stars

      Overall score: 6.9 (3.0 stars)

Good

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