40 Watt - 44.9 Watt LCD Monitors

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: While its ability to connect to your PC via USB makes the Samsung SyncMaster 940UX a convenient second monitor, LG has a cheaper and larger DisplayLink model that also boasts better overall performance.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, Silver, 0.294 mm, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: Even if you don't care that ViewSonic's VG2030wm lacks HD DVD or Blu-ray support, we can't give this LCD monitor a strong recommendation simply because there are too many better, more capable displays on the market for the same price. Its image quality is fine, but that's not enough.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20 in - Widescreen, 1680 x 1050, Silver, 5 ms

The Bottom Line: The 19-inch BenQ FP93GX's 2-millisecond response rate makes for good gaming performance, and though better LCDs for gamers exist, its low price makes this display worth considering.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, 1280 x 1024, 0.294 mm, 2 ms

The Bottom Line: The 19-inch BenQ FP93V is our choice for style and performance on a budget.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, 1280 x 1024, 0.294 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: The Envision EN7600 won't break any molds, but it performs reasonably well, and it's inexpensive.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 17 in, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, 0.264 mm, 12 ms

The Bottom Line: A 17-inch display as adjustable as the Planar PX1710M is a rarity. But similarly flexible displays with better overall quality are available for the same price.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 17 in, 1280 x 1024, 0.264 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: The BenQ FP72G+S LCD offers good gaming performance and adjustability but inferior overall image quality.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 17 in, 1280 x 1024, 0.264 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: Though better-performing monitors exist, the LG Flatron L1981Q will meet the basic needs of style-conscious consumers.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 19 in, 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz, 0.294 mm, 8 ms

The Bottom Line: The ThinkVision L171p scores points for its versatility, but its image quality, while adequate, doesn't match that of similarly priced monitors.

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 17 in, 1280 x 1024, Gold, 0.264 mm, 8 ms