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7.0
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Criteria Comments Rating
  • Picture quality Minor light leakage so-so
  • Design and form factor Very simple design good
  • Inputs Missing HDMI input. good
Detailed review
Pros:
* Affordable 23" 1920x1080 IPS Screen ($300)
* DisplayPort
* Built in speakers can play audio through both DisplayPort as well as 3.5mm audio jack
* Built in 4-port USB hub
* Height adjustable, Pivot Tilt & Swivel
* Relatively thin, clean, minimalistic bezel
* OSD is controlled by a small 4-way knob
* Very good cable management

Cons:
* USB hub is powered down when screen is in standby
* Built in speaker quality is very low.
* Auto brightness feature is annoying. Keeps changing brightness despite fairly consistent room light.
review history
2011-01-08
Updated detailed review