Desktop Monitors - Product Reviews

HP 2311gt

The HP 2311gt is a fairly cheap way to get decent 3D on a monitor. It's also capable for general-purpose use, with useful connections and OSD options.

Reviewed on 05/04/12

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 23 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.265 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

MSRP: $379.99 Low Price: $269.99 High Price: $294.59

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Samsung SyncMaster S27B970

Reviewed on 05/01/12

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MSRP: $1199.00

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Samsung SyncMaster S23A750D

The Samsung SyncMaster S23A750D is a bit expensive and the 3D is disappointing, but its excellent performance in (non-3D) games and movies make it worth the asking price.

Reviewed on 04/04/12

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MSRP: $659.82 Low Price: $428.17 High Price: $469.35

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Dell UltraSharp U2412m

With thoughtful design, great performance, and plenty of OSD features, the Dell UltraSharp U2412 fills its value quotient to the brim.

Reviewed on 03/02/12

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Low Price: $287.78 High Price: $428.99

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HP ZR2740w

The HP ZR2740w sacrifices customization to deliver a powerful monitor at a reasonable price.

Reviewed on 02/23/12

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - WLED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440 / 60 Hz, 0.2331 mm, 16:9, 1000:1

MSRP: $729.00 Low Price: $635.36 High Price: $783.99

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HP 2311x

The HP 2311x is a great monitor deal, with good performance and a great assortment of connections for its price.

Reviewed on 01/26/12

Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix - LED backlight, 23 in - Widescreen, HDMI, VGA (HD-15), DVI, 1920 x 1080 / 60 Hz, 0.265 mm, 1000:1

MSRP: $229.99 Low Price: $159.00 High Price: $232.99

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While there's some pretty impressive technology built inside, the PlayStation 3D Display isn't a very practical device. Its $500 price tag is too much money considering its laundry list of shortcomings.

Reviewed on 11/21/11

Specs: LCD display - LED backlight, 24 in - Widescreen, HDMI, 1920 x 1080 / 240 Hz

MSRP: $499.99 Low Price: $345.67 High Price: $529.99

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Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D

The Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D is a well-designed, stylish, professional monitor with great options and performance.

Reviewed on 10/29/11

Specs: LCD display / Plane to Line Switching (PLS) - LED backlight, 27 in - Widescreen, DVI, DisplayPort, 2560 x 1440 / 60 Hz

MSRP: $1246.33 Low Price: $790.98 High Price: $900.00

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Apple Thunderbolt Display

The Apple Thunderbolt Display is an incredible-performing and beautiful-looking monitor with a superfast connection, and we recommend it if you own a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac.

Reviewed on 09/21/11

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MSRP: $999.00 Low Price: $948.49 High Price: $999.00

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Samsung SyncMaster T27A950

The Samsung SyncMaster T27A950 is an HDTV/monitor meant for movies and TV with tons of features and a beautiful design, but some will find its price too high.