LCD Monitors: 3 new tests and 1 update

Samsung SyncMaster P2450H

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On the agenda today: three monitor tests and one look at an updated product.  Amongst the newcomers, we're glad to see Acer is back, but we also enjoyed testing Iiyama's latest 27'' monitor.  Even better, one of the four managed to reach five stars …

The Acer H243HX is a 2 ms TN Full HD 24'' monitor.  As well as VGA, HDMI and DVI inputs, it also has a pair of speakers, a two port USB hub and a built-in webcam and microphone.  There's also the H243H, which offers the same display but comes without a webcam or USB hub.?

The second version of the Dell 2709W has just been released, and we but it through all of the same tests as its predecessor.  Will it be as much of an improvement as found on the second version of the 2408WFP?

The Iiyama ProLite B2712HDS has a 2 ms TN Full HD panel, a rotating stand and a pair of speakers.

Last but by no means least, here's our test of the Samsung P2450H, which lots of you have been asking us to take a look at.

Any one of these four could score our top five stars rating, but which one will it be?  To find out, you'll have to read the tests …

> Test: Acer H243HX

> Test: Dell 2709W

> Test: Iiyama ProLite B2712HDS

> Test: Samsung SyncMaster P2450H

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