As the SyncMaster B2330HD has both monitor and TV modes, there are a wide range VGP-BPS13 of inputs in the back. Samsung makes them easy to access by placing them directly on the back of the unit, facing outward. Aside from the standard VGA VGP-BPS13A/B port, there are also two HDMI ports. However, there is no DVI port. Beyond this, there are multiple audio and video inputs for connecting cable/satellite tuners, DVD/Blu-ray players, game consoles, and more. Aside from RCA audio in, there's also component VGP-BPS9/S AV in, optical audio out, and even an antenna port for connecting coaxial cable.

Given the multitude of connections available, we were disappointed that Samsung bundles so VGP-BPS9/B few cords. Beyond the standard VGA cable there's only a stereo jack cable in the box. We'd also like to see an HDMI cable. At least Samsung includes VGP-BPS9A/B a cable organizer, which is a nice touch.

Sometimes when tech companies combine two or three devices into one, the end result is a product that doesn't do anything particularly well. VGP-BPS9 That's not the case with the Samsung SyncMaster B2330HD ($269), which is an HDTV and HD monitor in one. This slick display includes a VGP-BPS8 TV tuner as well as picture-in-picture support, so you can surf the web in one window while watching your favorite shows in the other. Add in VGP-BPS8A multiple inputs for connecting a cable/satellite box, Blu-ray player, or gaming console--and the ability to stream media from USB drives--and you have a multitasking VGP-BPS2 dynamo.

Design
There's nothing flashy or attention-grabbing about the SyncMaster B2330HD's design; it's just a quietly attractive package VGP-BPS2A for the 23-inch display. The matte plastic casing on the back tapers from the edges inward and features a striated, textured surface, making the monitor VGP-BPS2B relatively easy to carry during setup. The front casing and stand are a glossy piano black. This isn't the slimmest monitor on the block, but its 2.6-inch VGP-BPS2C thickness is by no means egregious.

The included base is removable, in case users wish to mount it to the wall. You'll find a fairly wide range of angle adjustment, VGP-BPS22 but no height adjustment.

Plug and Play with USB
Connecting a USB key or hard drive to the SyncMaster B2330HD's USB 2.0 port will VGP-BPS22A activate the monitor's built-in media player, which can access and play media directly from the source. This feature supports a wide range of video VGP-BPS13A/Q formats, including the common ASF, AVI 3GP, MKV, MP4, MPEG, and more. Users can also play music from a drive or a slideshow of stored images.

Display and Performance
The 23-inch, 1920 x 1080 full HD matte display exhibited the best color depth and range of any monitor we've tested. When evaluating contrast in VGP-BPS13/B PassMark, we saw some color blending on the darker end of the spectrum, but after 4 percent, brightness each step from light to dark was VGP-BPS13B/B clearly defined across the range of blue, green, red, and white. When viewing solid colors fading from dark to light vertically across the VGP-BPS13B/Q screen, there were only very slight steps visible between the colors. From 3 feet away, the color blend appeared smooth. Small fonts are eminently readable on the screen, though the Acer S231HL produced crisper text at 6 VGP-BPS13A/S points.

Thanks to its matte display, reflections were never a problem on the SyncMaster B2330HD. VGP-BPS13/Q Viewing angles are very wide, so even if users are watching a move from across the room and can't sit directly in front of the screen, they're not likely to VGP-BPS21A/B encounter color distortion.

Settings and Remote
At the bottom center of the bezel users can access the capacitive-touch power and on screen display (OCD) controls. However, VGP-BPS21/S as the Samsung SyncMaster is also a television, it comes with a remote control; accessing the OCD is far easier and intuitive with the remote. The available VGP-BPS21 options for tweaking the monitor's settings for brightness, color, contrast, and even optimal viewing angle are the most robust of any of the monitors VGP-BPS21A we've recently tested. The user gets a fine level of control over almost every aspect of the view, no matter what the video source. Samsung has also included a few pre-sets for common uses, from watching movies to surfing the VGP-BPS21B web.

Though the integrated speakers face backward, they produce relatively powerful sound for a good battery monitor. You won't get the same depth as you would from a pair of good standalone speakers, but they're better than the average notebook Sony Laptop Battery speakers.

Verdict
The $269 Samsung SyncMaster B2330HD offers the best picture and the most robust feature set of any monitor in its price range. fujitsu laptop akku While other HD monitors can be had for less than $200, this product's dual function as an HDTV sweetens the deal. Whether you're looking for a asus laptop akku great monitor, an HDTV for a smaller space, or both, the SyncMaster B2330HD is an excellent choice.

In the realm of monitors, consumers often find themselves having to sony laptop akku give up something on their wishlist in order to get the price they want. The Dell ST2420L offers a big and bright 24-inch picture, a full range of inputs, and a slim profile. Even better, at $239, this 24-inch model is less expensive than some hp laptop akku smaller-sized competitors.

Watching television on the SyncMaster B2330HD was just as enjoyable as watching video from imb laptop akku a notebook. The quality depended on the source, but we found that digital signals produced good results, especially when we switched to the Movie apple laptop akku mode. With our cable connected via the Antenna in and a notebook connected via HDMI, we tried the Picture-in-Picture feature and found that the quality didn't diminish much though there were more visible artifacts in the smaller acer laptop akku image.

Model Family and Warranty
Aside from the 23-inch model (B2330HD), Samsung also offers a 22 and 24-inch in this line. toshiba akku The 22-inch SyncMaster B2230HD is only $238 and the 24-inch SyncMaster B2430HD can be found for as low as $289 (MSRP $315). Samsung fujitsu akku covers the SyncMaster B2330HD with a one-year limited parts and labor warranty.

Design
The Dell ST2420L offers a fairly slim profile, measuring just 2.4 inches thick. The round stand is just over 8 inches deep, so asus akku the monitor takes up little space on a desk. The glossy black exterior looks good, save for the few fingerprints it'll pick up if moved. Though the base detaches, sony akku the Dell ST isn't readily wall-mountable. Nor is the height adjustable, though users can tilt the monitor in a 25-degree range for the optimal hp akku angle.

Display and Performance
The Dell ST's matte, LED-backlit, 24-inch, 1920 x 1080 full HD display offered deep colors but isn't the sharpest. When we ibm akku tested contrast with PassMark, each of the brightness steps were clearly delineated from each other in all colors (blue, green, red, white) both on the light and apple akku dark ends of the spectrum. When viewing solid colors fading from darkest to lightest, we detected little or no banding. In the font test, we noted that starting at 10 acer akku points on downward, letters were somewhat fuzzy and not as distinct as we'd like, but still readable.

Viewing angles on the ST2420L were appropriately wide, even from several feet away. We watched a Blu-ray of Iron Man dell akku and played Batman: Arkham Asylum across several other monitors in this roundup, and found that the Dell's picture wasn't as rich or detailed as the Acer S243HL or the hp battery Samsung SyncMaster B2330HD, though it offered deeper colors than the ViewSonic VX. During scenes with fast-paced action and dell battery complex visuals we noted smooth, error-free movement.

Unfortunately, the connectors and inputs on the ST2420L are inconveniently located under a lip, pointing downward. We prefer apple battery outward-facing connectors, as on the Samsung SyncMaster and Acer S Series. At least the Dell monitor includes the full range of computer connections: DVI, saus akkus HDMI, and VGA. There are also 3.5mm audio in and audio out jacks. Dell bundles a VGA cable with the unit, leaving users to bring their own audio, toshiba akkus HDMI or DVI cables.

With the on-screen display (OSD) controls located on the lower right side of the bezel, the Dell ST2420L offers a wide range ibm akkus of settings and display adjustments. We particularly appreciated the preset modes for users who are less adept at choosing the optimal settings for watching video, sony akkus gaming, or normal usage. A separate menu selection is available for users who need fine control over their monitor color calibration.

The ST2420L doesn't have built-in speakers, but an dell akkus optional soundbar--designed to attach to the lower lip--is available via Dell.com for $24.

Model Family and Warranty
Aside from the 24-inch ST2420L, Dell also has a 23-inch model in this line, the ST2320L, for $229. The company offers a one-year apple akkus advance exchange warranty for free, with the option to purchase two to five years of protection for $29 to $89.

Budget monitors rarely come with a wide range of inputs, but the ViewSonic VX cuts more corners acer akkus than the competition. The connectors and inputs on the back are inconveniently located under a lip, pointing downward instead of outward-facing as on the ibm akku Samsung SyncMaster and Acer S Series; this makes them less easy to access. Aside from the power port and an audio input, there are only two video inputs: VGA and DVI. The lack of HDMI is surprising, especially as the monitor has a full HD resolution sony akku and is more expensive than most of the monitors in this roundup that include this connector.

Users can access the on-screen display controls (OSD) via four capacitive touch buttons on the lower toshiba akku right side of the bezel. The options on offer aren't as robust as those found on the Samsung and Acer models, but the monitor does have the basics: dell akku color adjust, contrast/brightness, image adjust, and manual adjustment options. We found these menus easy to navigate. From here users can also access the display's Eco Modes: Conserve and Optimize. ViewSonic claims that the Conserve option can saus akku save up to 35 percent energy consumption by lowering the brightness.

Verdict
Consumers who long for a large, 24-inch canvas for work and play should definitely give the Dell acer akku ST2420L a look. At $239, it offers fairly good image quality for the price. The $239, 24-inch Acer S243HL offers a crisper image, but doesn't match the hp akku Dell's color accuracy. Ultimately, we prefer the $269, 23-inch Samsung SyncMaster B2330HD (and its 24-inch counterpart, the $289 B2430HD) due to its superior picture and integrated TV tuner. Nevertheless, the Dell ST2420L is a solid choice for apple akku the price.

ViewSonic's VX2250wm-LED 22-inch monitor offers a full HD resolution (1920x1080) at fushitsu akku a low price. Although it doesn't perform as well as competing displays, the $169 street price ($279 MSRP), combined with both digital and analog inputs, dell battery makes this product an attractive option for budget-minded buyers.

Design
The ViewSonic VX isn't as slim as the 0.55-inch Acer S243HL, but it won't hog space on your desk, either. The monitor itself is only toshiba battery 1.9 inches thick and the included base is just 7.5 inches deep. As the base is removable, users can also mount the ViewSonic VX on a wall or a saus battery third-party base. The monitor isn't height-adjustable, but users can tilt it in a 25-degree range vertically. The glossy, piano-black case and bezel are unfortunately sony battery prone to showing fingerprints, but the VX manages to not look cheap.