Samsung Syncmaster 205BW

This monitor was originally bought as a replacement for an older 17" LCD panel and what a difference! The picture quality is excellent for computing use with what looks like a great colour range and sharpness. The option of two inputs is handy (one DVI and one d-sub RGB) for multiple computers. I current have an iMac and an old Mac G4 tower unit plugged into it. Switching between these inputs is simple, and usually works automatically if you're only using one of the machines at once. As with many monitors, it'll take a little calibration to get it working just right... out of the box it does a good job, but does need a little ...  Read the complete review

I bought this monitor in 2005 when I built my current PC. It's a great bit of kit, quite stylish and plenty of adjustment for your preference. Turn it on, and the picture is crisp with great colour distinction. The menu is easy to navigate and comes with a couple of nice extras to change the colour intensity and default colour settings to make the screen appear 'warmer' (slightly more yellow) or 'colder' (slightly more blue). This comes in quite handy depending on what you're doing, as it takes the edge off some of the bright colours if you set it the warm setting, but makes everything a lot crisper in the cold setting. It has a good range of ...  Read the complete review