The MultiSync LCD400's power supply is incorporated into the base, which gives the unit a weighty feel and adds a certain amount of stability. The on-screen manager is easy to use, but isn't as comprehensive as other monitors in this review. The most obvious adjustment to select is the Auto Adjust feature, but it became clear that although this feature adjusts the size and position of the picture, it failed to correct the phase setting. There's an Image Adjust feature that allows you to correct this setting, complete with another Auto Adjust option, but this also failed to adjust the setting correctly. Once correctly set up, the MultiSync LCD400 is a joy to use, producing a clear and bright picture with virtually no colour or brightness variance across the screen.
Colours are also very impressive, being both vibrant and well defined.
The impression of quality is further enhanced by the lack of streaking and ghosting with even the most difficult images. Viewing angles are also outstanding, both vertically and horizontally. Although TCO95-compliant, the MultiSync LCD400 is the most expensive 14in. But if you lack desk space, have an unlimited budget and regularly use graphics-intensive software, then it would make an ideal CRT replacement. It's because of the impressive overall quality of this product that we've given it an Editors' Choice award alongside the Compaq TFT450.