The Samsung SyncMaster P2770FH's disappointing performance and lack of features make it a distant choice among 27-inchers.

The LG Flatron E2290 looks beautiful and includes basic monitor features; however, for its price we expected something more than a pretty face.

The HP ZR30w lacks too many features to be competitive with other, lower-priced 30-inchers.

The LaCie 324i is a decently priced pro monitor that performs well but unfortunately can't compete in bang-for-buck terms with offerings from Dell and NEC.

The AOC e2243Fw is a low-priced 22-incher with performance that rivals some of the more-expensive offerings.

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is a 24-inch HDTV doubling as a monitor for a low price.

NEC MultiSync E231W offers a lot of features for a relatively low price.

The Asus VE276Q is a low-price 27-incher that fails to offer as much as its contemporaries.

As a desktop display and USB extender, the 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display works wonderfully; however, for $1,000, there are better monitors that offer more options, including PC and Mac compatibility.