I hate pooters. Actually, that's not strictly true, I think they're great because you can do so much with them. However, if you're a gadget freak like myself, you're forever reading up on the latest pieces of kit to add to your system (unless you've chosen the easy way out and bought an Apple!). Anyway, I've been adding, upgrading and replacing bits of my PC since I bought my original system back in 1997. Recently (actually, it was 6 months ago, but I've been in foreign climes) my monitor started looking a bit dark, despite the brightness and contrast levels being turned up high, and during some games it was practically impossible to ...  Read the complete review

I upgraded my monitor a year ago and have been using a 15" SyncMaster since then. I could hardly believe the different when I installed my new 19" CTX. Apart from the obvious advantages there is also a noticeable difference in the amount of eye strain I suffer from. I didn't expect a lot as this is really a low end of the market monitor. At one hundred and sixty nine pounds I feel I have my money's worth. The case is kind of stubby and not as modern, or curvy looking at some of the more expensive models. However, it feels solid and well put together. The instructions for setting this monitor up aren't ...  Read the complete review

Well, I've now had the monitor for a bit longer - also I've been upgrading PCs and with that Video Cards too etc. So the monitor has received a more rigourous work out. You'll recall I was upgrading from 800x600 on a 14" monitor to the VL950T. Originally, I was only able to test the monitor with a Videologic GraphixStar 600 running at a maximum of 85Hz (Or was it? The monitor seemed convinced it was 75Hz). With improved PC speed, memory and substantially better video cards I've now run the VL950T at 800x600 and 1024x768 (24 bit colour etc.) at Refresh rates up to 125Hz. The quality of the display has ...  Read the complete review