$400 - $500 LCD Monitors

The Bottom Line: The NEC MultiSync P221W has some of the most accurate colors we've seen, but it is light on features.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.282 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: With its excellent performance, full set of ergonomic features, and reasonable price, the 22-inch HP LP2275 is a smart choice.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 22 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz, 0.282 mm, 6 ms

The Bottom Line: The HP w2408h True Color Widescreen is a well-priced 24-inch monitor that looks stylish and performs well. Its lack of a DVI port is its only major stumbling block.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: With its offset neck and thin chassis, the BenQ V2400W presents a unique look. In addition to the sleek design, its low price and strong performance earn this 24-inch LCD our recommendation for home or office use.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200, 0.27 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The HP LP2065 is viable for business, corporate-office, or no-nonsense home use, but similar LCDs are available for less.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1600 x 1200 / 75 Hz, Silver, 0.255 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: The VGA-only HP L1906 is as functionally simple as LCDs get these days, and while there's nothing wrong with simplicity, other 19-inch LCDs, such as the Westinghouse LCM-19v5, have more features and cost less.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, Silver, 0.294 mm

The Bottom Line: Dell's 2001FP comes with multimedia features and image quality good enough for all but hard-core gamers and graphic artists.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.255 mm

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 27 in - Widescreen, 2048 x 1152 / 62 Hz, 0.291 mm, 5 ms

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 5 ms

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 24 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.27 mm, 5 ms