An ergonomic stand, pivot feature, straightforward adjustment and solid warranty add up to a great screen for everyday use.

Viewsonic's VLED221wm would be a fairly good choice if it cost a few hundred dollars less, but with a price tag almost triple its competitors it is difficult to recommend despite having brilliant colours and fairly good overall image quality.

LG's Flatron L1980Q blends stylish design with a fast pixel response time and outstanding image quality. A top-notch monitor for all-round use.

Whether you are in the market for a monitor or a TV Philips has this 19" combination and while the speakers aren't the best, the package is still rather good nonetheless.

It'll deliver a good quality image and has plenty of inputs, but it's expensive.