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It looks like the best 20in widescreen monitor may be a 21in widescreen monitor.

The SyncMaster 215TW may sport the same resolution as standard 20in widescreen monitors, but it outguns the competition in pretty much every area. The amount of inputs on offer is unprecedented and gives you the option of connecting gaming consoles ...

As you might have guessed from the model number, Samsung's latest TFT isn't the usual, run of the mill, 20.1-inch panel, but a 21-inch widescreen display which has the same native resolution as most 20-inch panels; ...

It's not cheap but it does have an impressive array of features, particularly when it comes to adjustment and connectivity and - with the HDCP support - a degree of future-proofing too.

This is a widescreen display that's well orth checking out

Great colour rendering, Extensive input options, Fast input switching (one button), 21-inch widescreen aspect

Weak speakers, MagicBright modes a bit gimmicky

The Source button, on the other hand, is useful, especially if you have a variety of extra media inputs for the 215TW, like TV or an external DVD player. The DVI input is also HDCP compliant so you are future- proofed should copyright-protected HD ...

A big step up from the SM205BW, the SM215TW adds a whole lot more than an extra inch of screen diagonal....

No USB hub ; lacking in brightness for viewing at a distance

The Samsung SM215TWn is an excellent monitor that's a sensible size for most desktops, with superb image quality, good adjustment and comprehensive software

An excellent monitor with superb image quality

A big step up from the SM205BW, the SM215TW adds a whole lot more than an extra inch of screen diagonal. With the same native resolution of 1,680x1,050, you may wonder why this display costs an extra £155. Despite a rather similar outward appearance, ...

An excellent monitor with superb image quality

Pros A big step up from the SM205BW; competitive price Cons No USB hub; lacking in brightness for viewing at a distance Overall The Samsung SM215TWn is an excellent monitor that's a sensible size for most desktops, with superb image quality, good ...

I would have to say that the higher price that the 215TW comes with is money well spent. The image quality is slightly better, and the connectivity options are in another league altogether. Probably the only downside to the 215TW is the lack of USB 2 ...

We know you've been fretting the Vista-mandated upgrade to an HDCP monitor (haven't you'), but according to this review of Samsung's new 21-inch widescreen addition to the prolific Syncmaster series, the transition shouldn't be that tough. At 1680 x ...

A 21" widescreen LCD that hits the sweet spot for gaming.

After firing up DisplayMate, it became apparent that the image quality was extremely good. It passed through every test with flying colours, allowing us to get past these boring tests rapidly, and right into the good stuff gaming and DVD viewing! ...