HP's f2150 has multimedia written all over it. This widescreen LCD features a 1680 x1050 native resolution and integrated speakers. Classy touches include two USB ports on the left side of the bezel, and a headphone jack on the right. All of the function buttons are clearly marked in black against the silver bezel. There are two volume buttons for the integrated stereo speakers, which weren't bad at producing low-end bass sound.
The screen doesn't rotate to portrait mode, which is understandable, since the built-in speakers on each end of the monitor make it a behemoth widescreen. Vertical adjustment is adequate, but there is no horizontal swivel; you'll have to turn the entire base if you want to flip the monitor around when you make a presentation to clients. The 2105's stand is a large U shape, rivaling the Viewsonic's as the largest of the roundup, and it takes up a good deal of desk space.
Software installation is a spartan affair, with only a driver and an ICM color profile to install. Luckily, the installation is a snap and the included electronic documentation is good. There is "Auto Adjustment Software" included as well, but it's merely a simple static test screen that doesn't really do anything.
The screen was flawless except for one pixel that was initially frozen on green. After a couple of hours of operation, the pixel resolved itself (which isn't unusual), and I was left with a perfect screen.
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