HP LP2065

The good: Good image quality; highly adjustable; four extra USB 2.0 ports; calibration and asset management software included.

The bad: Some adjustments are difficult to make smoothly; colors and grays show greenish tints.

The bottom line: The HP LP2065 is viable for business, corporate-office, or no-nonsense home use, but similar LCDs are available for less.

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Description: The HP LP2065 is a 20.1 in, flat panel computer monitor. Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is expensive at around $480. Comes with a built-in USB hub. This model features a 1600x1200 native resolution. Weighs 20.3 lbs.

Pros: Has 1600x1200 resolution. This is higher than the average monitor on the market today, but is to be expected for a monitor of this price. Also, this monitor has 0.255 mm dot pitch, which is better than some similarly priced monitors. Its wide viewing angle (178 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time. Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a larger thin screen monitor. The 8 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: Despite its expensive price, this monitor has great features for the money. On the other hand, you would usually pay about 20% less to get a flat panel monitor with roughly the same viewable size.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation. (2) You can use the built-in USB hub to connect peripherals such as mice and keyboards, or a flash card reader. (4) For more help in deciding if this is the right monitor for you, visit the buying guide for monitors at CNET Reviews.