Top 10 Monitors
Eizo FlexScan L568
This month, we tested an almost completely new crop of 17-inch LCD monitors under improved lighting and ergonomic conditions. The highly adjustable Eizo FlexScan L568 tied for the highest score on our graphics test, sweeping into first place on the chart. Though it's burdened with the highest price here, this model is a good value for anyone in the market for a professional-grade display, thanks to its combination of fine image quality and comprehensive features. Dell's UltraSharp 1704FPV tied for second on overall image quality and sweetens the deal with four USB 2.0 ports, two of them conveniently located on the left edge of the bezel--just the spot for connecting memory keys or desktop peripherals.
Although the Iiyama ProLite E435S-B earned the best overall marks for image quality (tying for the highest graphics scores and handily winning the text race), its lack of adjustments and Iiyama's rather stingy weekday-only service plan drop it below a number of models that have more adjustment options and better support. The low price quoted by Iiyama looked tempting, but we couldn't buy the E435S-B in the United States on the pricing date; an that factor bumped it from Best Buy contention.