PLANAR PL1911M-BK(997-3113-00) Black 19" 5ms Height, Tilt, Pivot & Swivel Adjustable LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built-in Speakers

Pros: This is a great monitor for the price. If you are a gamer you might want to get some uber monitor out there but for everyone else the quality and ease of use are phenomenal.

Cons: Not for hardcore gamers

Pros: Very Bright, High Quality Screen Display Nice form factor Can tilt, swivel

Cons: Built in speakers are somewhat dweeby Height adjustment is sort of floppy (but I keep it at the bottom)

Overall Review: Okay I could complain about this monitor a little and still give it five starts. yes, the built in speakers are somewhat questionable. The height adjustment is a little questionable, as it feels floppy (but basically works) But the screen itself is gorgeous and bright. I've never used a screen as good as this, real pro quality. Also, it is not widescreen, which is better for reading stuff on websites vertically. If you're interested in the best quality screen you can get for just a few more hard earned dollars than cheaper screens, then this is the screen for you. The screen display quality is the best I've ever experienced anywhere. This is true quality.

Pros: Built-in audio, adjustable stand, very bright when they are new.

Cons: Not worth the extra money. Poor quality speakers (even worse than I expected - not quite the "rich quality sound" or "full, bright sound experience" they are marketed to have.

Overall Review: I have three of these, two purchased 1 yr ago and a third purchased less than 1 month ago. All three of them look very different in terms of brightness/contrast/color and they cannot be adjusted to compensate. Considering the image and sound quality that I am experiencing, less expensive monitors should perform equally well.

Pros: Solid monitor with adjustable stand and built in audio. Planar monitors are built to pro quality standards. The 4:3 aspect is perect for 2 (or 3) monitor desktops.

Cons: Not the best for motion and video.

Overall Review: I've been using Planars for years - from touch screens to wide panels. I have never had one go bad. You'll see them a lot in hospitals and commercial installtions - places where durability is a must.

Pros: Excellent resolution and brightness. The adjustable stand adds to the convenience of use and is something that is generally not available for most monitors. I purchased this monitor because of the brightness and adjustable stand and have been very pleased with this product.

Cons: None