$100 - $200 Displays

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW lacks many bells and whistles, but makes up for its shortcomings with a low price.

The Bottom Line: The AOC V22 is an LED-based monitor whose low price allows it to compete with the best of the bunch.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.277 mm, 2 ms

The Bottom Line: The ViewSonic VX2433wm is a low-priced monitor with acceptable performance for everyday tasks.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1080, 0.271 mm, 2 ms

The Bottom Line: The Gateway FHD2402 is a suitable, low-price monitor that will satisfy your basic monitor needs.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.277 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The Asus VH236H is a great-performing 23-incher with a welcome low price.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 23 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1080, 0.266 mm, 2 ms

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

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20 in - Widescreen, 1600 x 900, 2 ms

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

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20 in - Widescreen, 1600 x 900 / 60 Hz, 0.2768 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The Dell S2409W is a 24-incher that sacrifices features for price, but makes up for it in performance and ease of use.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1080, 0.276 mm, 5 ms

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

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in - Widescreen, 1440 x 900 / 75 Hz, Silver, 0.284 mm, 2 ms

The Bottom Line: The ViewSonic VX1962wm LCD is a 19-inch LCD with a fair price and decent performance, but a competing flat panel offers a better image for less.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050, 2 ms