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21-inch LCD Monitors: Page 12 of 12

We look at five new 21-inch displays to see how they look, and how they make your applications look.
December 21, 2005
HP f2105

Hewlett-Packard Development Co.


www.hp.com

Native Resolution: 1680 x 1050

Inputs: DVI, VGA, two USB 2.0, audio in, headphone

Price: $750

Summary: Like the Gateway, this display comes with the odd widescreen resolution. The built-in speakers are a nice touch, but its superb text make it a good widescreen solution for business.
NEC MultiSync LCD2170NX-BK


NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.

www.necdisplay.com

Native Resolution: 1600 x 1200

Inputs: Four USB 2.0

Price: $944

Summary: NEC's largest monitor in its MultiSync LCD 70 series offers good color performance. However it lacks a portrait mode, and comes with a relatively high price tag.

Samsung's 214T

Samsung

www.samsungusa.com

Native Resolution: 1200 x 1600

Inputs: Composite video, S-video

Price: $749


Summary: This solid performer is very easy to set up, adjust, and use, and its text was the most readable of the roundup, making this a great display for the office.

Viewsonic VP2130b

Viewsonic Corp.

www.viewsonic.com

Native Resolution: 1200 x 1600

Inputs: Four USB 2.0


Price: $1,039

Summary: Viewsonic's latest 21-inch LCD offers excellent color and decent text, but it has a somewhat bulky stand and a comparatively high price.

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