The BenQ FP91E's performance is adequate for basic tasks, such as word processing and Web surfing, but people who dabble in graphics design or photo editing would be better served by another monitor. In CNET Labs DisplayMate-based tests, grayscales exhibited colors; light grays and peak white showed a yellowish tint, midgrays a reddish hue. We also noticed an uneven progression in intensity at both extremes of the spectrum. Despite the display's advertised 8-millisecond response time, DVD playback wasn't great: we saw lots of digital noise in skin tones and backgrounds, as well as ghosting and posterization. The FP91E's speakers aren't spectacular--we heard too much treble--but they're better and louder than most built-in speakers we've heard.
The FP91E comes with an industry-standard three-year warranty on parts, labor, and the backlight. Toll-free phone tech support is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. PT. BenQ offers e-mail support, drivers, FAQs, manuals, and a searchable knowledge base via its Web site.
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