The HP P2275 is still my favorite 22-incher, thanks to its ergo options and S-PVA panel.
(Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNET)Another day, another roundup.
Yesterday, I posted a comparison of the best (and only) 23-inch LCD computer monitors CNET has reviewed. Now, this was a list--admittedly short--of 23-inch monitors CNET had acquired, put through rigorous testing, fondled, and passed through our lower intestines. I think.
Anyway, my point is the list of the best 22-inch monitors in the world doesn't end here. These are just the ones we've been able to spend some Q.T. with. I'd love to hear of any that we've missed and that you'd like to see us review.
BTW, I included both true 22-inchers and 21.5 inchers in the list, since some vendors consider 21.5-inch monitors to be 22-inchers, if we go by their naming conventions. (I'm looking at you, Dell SX2210).
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I've posted quite a few monitor reviews lately, which got me thinking that I should probably update the three Monitor Buying Guide lists.
So here are my picks (of monitors I've reviewed) for the best LCD computer monitors for playing games, the best for work, and the best for movie watching.
Leave a comment if you think there are better choices out there or if there are other monitors you'd like to see reviewed.
Samsung is clearly intending to make a big push with its LED-backlit LCDs, but the company did announce one new line of LCDs without LED. The Samsung LNB750 series uses standard CFL backlighting, but includes other cutting-edge features such as 240Hz refresh rate, a slim inch-thick design, and access to Samsung's new Internet@TV content. Here are the details.
Key features of the Samsung LNB750 series:
- 240Hz refresh rate
Read the full post at CNET's CES 2009 blog.
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Samsung goes green with the UNB6000 series of LED-backlight LCDs
Last year Philips won our best of CES award with the Eco TV, and in 2009 other companies are following suit with their own green TVs. The Samsung UNB6000 series of Samsung LCDs is "eco-friendly", with the company claiming 40% or more energy savings over traditional LCDs. The sets also put a focus on energy usage by including a power indicator menu and an optimized energy savings mode, which dynamically ...
Read the full post at CNET's CES 2009 blog.
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Samsung's step-down LED-backlit LCDs feature Yahoo widgets, 120Hz
The A950 series was Samsung's only LED-backlit LCDs in 2008, but the company is serving up several LED-backlit lines in 2009. The UNB7000 is the step-down from the top-of-the-line UNB8000 series, but includes nearly all the same features except 240Hz refresh rate. Here are the details.
Key features of the Samsung UNB7000 series:
- 120Hz response time
- Slim design, around an inch thick
- LED-backlit
- Ultra Clear antireflective screen
- Internet@TV
Read the full post at CNET's CES 2009 blog.
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Samsung UNB8000 LCDs put LED-backlighting and 240Hz in a one-inch frame
Samsung's UNB8000 series doubles its fun with a 240Hz refresh rate.
Samsung has put a big emphasis on LED-backlighting on this year's LCDs, and the UNB8000 series are the most souped-up models the company has at CES 2009. Here's a quick rundown of the feature set.
Key features of the Samsung UNB8000 series:
- 240Hz response time
- Slim design, about an inch thick
- LED-backlit
- Ultra Clear antireflective
Read the full post at CNET's CES 2009 blog.
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CES may be the place to make a big splash with new technology, but it's also a place for manufacturers to announce their standard product lines. Sharp's LC-E67U line of LCDs doesn't offer up anything surprising, although it's worth noting the generous four HDMI inputs. Here are the details.
Key features of the Sharp LC-E67U series:
- Advanced Super View antireflective screen
- Four HDMI inputs
- Two component
Read the full post at CNET's CES 2009 blog.
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Built-in Blu-ray eliminates the need for a separate, bulky player.
Blu-ray may still be a niche product, but it's a sure sign that the technology is going mainstream is that it's being built into TVs. Sharp has announced a full line of LCDs with integrated Blu-ray players, the LC-BD80U series, which is a new product category for CES 2009. While the initial details are scarce on the features ...
Read the full post at CNET's CES 2009 blog.
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Sharp's E77 series LCDs sport four HDMI inputs and antireflective screens
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The LC-E77U series features five HDMI inputs.
While competitors like Samsung, Sony, and Vizio are rolling out new features such as 240Hz refresh rates, LED-backlighting, and interactive content to their LCDs, Sharp's new E77 lineup is fairly conventional, even by last year's standards.
Key features of the Sharp LC-E77UN series:
- 1080p native resolution
- Advanced Super View screen
- 120Hz refresh rate and dejudder processing
- Four
Read the full post at CNET's CES 2009 blog.
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