Hitachi's CM610 has a 16.0-inch viewing area and a top resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 pixels. This one is almost identical in its specifications to Panasonic's E70i, with very similar refresh rates and the same top resolution. The flat screen makes it ideal for desktop publishing - and it's pretty hot for games, too. The lightest of the four at 15.5kgs. Top resolution is only 1,280 x 1,024 pixels.
Price includes three-year warranty.
The most expensive of the four, the Sony offers a sharp, flat screen and works with both Windows and Macintosh PCs. Top resolution is 1,600 x 1,200 pixels and it will easily handle 1,024 x 768-pixel resolution with a 100Hz refresh rate. Good, clear image but does have two thin horizontal lines appearing across the screen that are not visible on other monitors.