Top 10 19-Inch LCD Monitors
These 19-inch monitors are today's best of breed. Roomy and fast, they'll help you become more productive. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Edited by Kalpana Ettenson
Bottom Line: Low-priced model delivers excellent image quality; we'd like more physical adjustment options and tech-support hours.
PC World Rating: 72 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- Size (inches): 19
- Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
- Contrast Ratio: 450:1
- Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only
- Weight (pounds): 12.13
- Interfaces: Analog and digital
- Price When Reviewed: $339
- Rated on: February 06, 2007
Bottom Line: With fine text and strong graphics, along with its staid design, the expensive Eizo would fit well in corporate environments.
PC World Rating: 76 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- Size (inches): 19
- Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
- Weight (pounds): 15.9
- Interfaces: Analog and digital
- Price When Reviewed: $599
- Rated on: February 06, 2007
Bottom Line: Though this monitor's text and graphics were not as strong as other models, it includes a webcam and numerous screen modes.
PC World Rating: 76 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- Size (inches): 19
- Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
- Contrast Ratio: 800:1
- Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
- Weight (pounds): 23.2
- Interfaces: Analog and digital
- Price When Reviewed: $449
- Rated on: February 06, 2007
Bottom Line: Bargain LCD presents sharp text. Don't expect many features or a generous service policy, though.
PC World Rating: 77 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- Size (inches): 19
- Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
- Contrast Ratio: 500:1
- Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only
- Weight (pounds): 9.24
- Interfaces: Analog and digital
- Price When Reviewed: $189
- Rated on: February 06, 2007
Bottom Line: The Samsung showed sharp, clear text in our tests. Its uniquely shaped stand houses the power button.
PC World Rating: 78 (Good)
- Performance Word Score: Good
- Size (inches): 19
- Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
- Contrast Ratio: 1500:1
- Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
- Weight (pounds): 13.2
- Interfaces: Analog and digital
- Price When Reviewed: $329
- Rated on: February 06, 2007
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