4:3 LCD Monitors

The Bottom Line: Get a first look at HP's new 17-inch LCD monitor.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 17 in, 1280 x 1024 / 60 Hz, Silver, 0.264 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The ViewSonic VG2021m is a great basic LCD for everyday use, but be warned that it offers fewer pixels than its 20-inch competitors.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1400 x 1050, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: The Samsung SyncMaster 204B can handle productivity and entertainment tasks, but there are less expensive alternatives that offer comparable image quality and superior features.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz, Silver, 0.255 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The 20-inch Sony SDM-S205FB delivers excellent image quality and is a good choice for businesses with money to burn.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.255 mm, 16 ms

The Bottom Line: The 20-inch Lenovo ThinkVision L201P offers better-than-average performance and excellent ergonomic flexibility, but it's more expensive than similarly equipped business displays.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz, Silver, 0.255 mm, 16 ms

The Bottom Line: The LaCie 120 offers excellent performance and ergonomic flexibility, but it's much more expensive than other LCDs that are just slightly inferior.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20 in, 1600 x 1200 / 75 Hz, 0.255 mm, 16 ms

The Bottom Line: The attractive Dell UltraSharp 2007FP combines superior image quality, a full range of adjustment options, and a fair price. The result is a 20-inch LCD that's hard to beat.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz, Silver, 0.255 mm, 16 ms

The Bottom Line: The no-frills Envision EN2028 is about as basic a 20-inch wide-screen LCD as you'll find; it's a good fit if your office needs a large display and you're on a tight budget, but better flat panels are available for a few beans more.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20 in, 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz, 0.255 mm, 12 ms

The Bottom Line: We found nothing inherently wrong with the Samsung SyncMaster 204T, a 20-inch LCD with an attractive design, decent image quality, and useful software, but other monitors offer more features for the price.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20.1 in, 1600 x 1200, 0.255 mm, 16 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