1x1

Top News BW Magazine Investing Global Business Technology Innovation Small Business B-Schools Careers BusinessWeek: Top News, BW Magazine, Daily Briefing, Investing, Global Business, Technology, Innovation, Small Business, B-Schools, Careers
Sunday, May 27, 2012
TECH BUYING GUIDE
Introduction

WIRELESS
Handhelds
Cell Phones
Cell-Phone Extras

COMPUTERS
Laptops
Desktops
Flat Screens
Micro Storage
Lindows

THE DIGITAL HOME
Wired Home
Personal Firewalls
Online Games
Digital Photography




FLAT-PANEL DISPLAYS




Samsung SyncMaster 151S
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 9
DESCRIPTION: TFT active matrix, 15" display, PC, 1024 x 768 max resolution, 0.30 mm dot pitch

GOOD: Wide viewing angles; 360-degree swivel; excellent warranty and support.

BAD: Overly tight tilt mechanism; slightly unsteady base.

BOTTOMLINE: Price isn't everything; for just a few dollars more, the 151S ratchets up the features to create a low-cost presentation champ.



Formac Gallery 1740 (DVI)
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8
DESCRIPTION: TFT active matrix, 17.4" display, Mac, 1,280 x 1,024 max resolution, 0.27 mm dot pitch

GOOD: Bright, sharp display; easy setup; works with both PCs and Macs with DVI or ADC connectors; built-in USB hub.

BAD: Stand and frame feel a little flimsy; picture-frame design uses more desk space than do pedestal-mounted displays.

BOTTOMLINE: The Formac Gallery 1740 offers picture quality nearly as good as that of an Apple display but for a lower price and with more connectivity. Only its slightly flimsy frame disappointed us.



Compaq TFT7020
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8
DESCRIPTION: TFT active matrix, 17" display, PC, 1280 x 1024 max resolution, 0.26 Mm dot pitch

GOOD: Excellent focus; solid construction; affordable price; comprehensive support.

BAD: Inconsistent color performance.

BOTTOMLINE: The TFT7020's outstanding focus, sturdy build, and reasonable cost make it a great value for business users.



NEC MultiSync 1550V
EDITORS' CHOICE
CNET RATING: 8
GOOD: Compact and lightweight design; thin bezel frame; intuitive controls.

BAD: Small base makes display easier to tip over.

BOTTOMLINE: This thin monitor is one of the best values in its price class; it is sleek, compact, and stylish, with very good performance.



 Reviews Provided by: CNET.com

DESKTOPS

NOTEBOOKS

HANDHELD/PHONE

PERSONAL FIREWALLS

CAMERAS

DIGITAL HOME

FLAT-PANEL DISPLAYS


 [an error occurred while processing this directive]

 

Name

  
Address 1
Address 2
City

State

Zip
Email (optional)
 

Savings off the cover price of $4.95. Offer valid in the US for new subscribers only.

 


Copyright 2002, Bloomberg L.P.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

Media Kit | Special Sections | MarketPlace | Knowledge Centers
Bloomberg L.P.