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Evaluators at TechTV's testing labs have identified these displays as the
best buys for the money. The list is in order of preference by size



COMPANY/MODEL            PRICE   WEIGHT   THE SKINNY



15-INCH MONITORS



SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 570V  $400    12.6 lb  Competitively priced display has
samsungmonitor.com                        sharp text and graphics and a
                                          three-year warranty on backlight



NEC MULTISYNC LCD1530V    400    14.8     An alternate choice with solid
necmitsubishi.com                         text and graphics, easy screen
                                          controls, and same three-year
                                          warranty on backlight






17-INCH MONITORS



PHILIPS 170B              750    17.6     A bit taller than most, the
philips.com                               Philips model has realistic
                                          colors and easy-to-use swivel
                                          but is difficult to set up



ACER FP 751               780    17       Monitor has vibrant colors and
acercm.com                                flexible tilt and swivel, but
                                          built-in speakers are subpar






21-INCH AND UP MONITORS



APPLE CINEMA DISPLAY      2,500  25       It's only compatible with the
apple.com                                 Apple G4 and doesn't swivel, but
                                          super-slim display has razor-sharp
                                          text and sumptuous colors



NEC MULTISYNC LCD2110     4,000  32       Very expensive model has easy
necmitsubishi.com                         tilt and swivel, adjustable height,
                                          sharp text and graphics



Data: TechTV