ViewSonic's latest is a great idea, hampered by not so great execution.

Higher resolution than usual, Unique design

Image and text isn't sharp enough, requiring you to squint, Menu navigation is unintuitive

Viewsonic's VX1962wm almost makes it, but falls over at the finish line due to non-sharp image quality.

Unique bezel design creates an aesthetically pleasing look, Sharp picture quality with DVDs and games, Very high screen brightness, DVI, VGA and HDMI ports

High brightness makes for washed out colour and shallow blacks, No height adjustment or rotation feature, OSD menu navigation takes some getting used to

High brightness and a low price make the 24-inch Acer P241w immediately appealing, as does its unique bezel design, but we found its brightness came at the expense of deep colours and blacks.

Once you've calibrated the colours using the bundled PerfectSuite Plus software, the VP950b will deliver exceptional image quality. All that's left to consider is whether a 19in. display with a native resolution of 1,280 by 1,024 pixels is adequate for yo...

Professional-grade colour gamut and performance, No-fuss corporate design, Landscape/portrait pivot feature, Excellent calibration software

Relatively low native resolution, Could be brighter

Once you've calibrated the colours the VP950b will deliver exceptional image quality.

Pleasant enough design, Good blacks

Oversaturated colours, Pricey for what it is, Over-active DCR, Hidden option for turning off DCR, Poor speakers, No numerical values on RGB controls

Viewsonic's LED back-lit monitor leaves a lot to be desired in the performance stakes, especially considering its price.

Decent quality image, Great resolution and size for an affordable price, Distinct style

DVI and HDMI cables not included, No height or swivel adjustment, Menu buttons are a bit unwieldy to use, Poor PlayStation 3 performance over HDMI

BenQ's V2400W is a great way to get a higher resolution at a cheap price, although some of the usual extras are left out along the way.

Dell's latest 27-inch monitor introduces an updated menu system, several new inputs and wide colour gamut. While it won't impress professionals, it's likely to please the average user who wants a big screen.

New menu system is leagues ahead of the 07 and 08 series, Great blacks, Mass of video inputs, Audio out for HDMI

Can be easy to accidentally turn off due to touch sensitive buttons, Zoom function only magnifies the centre, can't be repositioned, Standard preset is too saturated, sRGB too undersaturated, Left and right sides at the extremes are a bit dark, Noticeable...

While hardcore PC gamers might want to stay clear, and colour professionals may have to wrestle a little with calibration to get the most out of it, the 2709W is likely to please your average user to no end who wants a big screen with a decent resolution....

Awesome overall performance, Aggressively priced, VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports, Added bonuses include USB ports and Webcam, Steady base

Stand doesn't let you adjust the height or swivel, Vertical viewing angle is limited, Glossy screen coating isn't the best choice for office use

The Dell SP2208WFP is a versatile 22-inch display monitor that delivers outstanding overall performance and a pleasing design for a price that's hard to beat.

Great black levels, 1080p over component, Huge number of inputs, Comparatively inexpensive

Buttons and menu are still awkward, Undersaturated sRGB preset

While the 2408wfp is more evolution than revolution, when all this goes for under AU$1,000 it's hard to pass up, especially if you're looking for something in the size range.

Solid base, Acceptable image quality

No DVI port, Not great at extreme angles

HP's L1908w delivers a cheap but acceptable experience for users on a tight budget who don't want to risk a "no-name" brand display.

With a crazy amount of inputs, 1080p over component and good rendering of 1080i, this screen has set itself up as a potential TV replacement, let alone a huge monitor. This one's the new king.

Includes possibly every video input, ever, Allows non-dual link video sources, Perfect for those who need high resolutions

Will need a monster graphics card to drive games at the native resolution, The sheer size means viewing angles might cause issues, Sound passthrough only on HDMI

With a crazy amount of inputs, 1080p over component and good rendering of 1080i, this monitor has set itself up as a potential TV replacement.