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Reviews several computer monitors. Comparison of CRT monitors regarding price, performance, picture quality and size; Details of how the monitors were tested; Differences in price and performance between CRT and LCD monitors; Benefits and drawbacks of the monitors; Mention of the Samsung SyncMaster 950p, Sony CPD-G220S, and the ViewSonic GS790. INSETS: What Makes a Monitor Expensive?;Price vs. Performance.

This article offers tips on improving the image quality of a computer monitor. It is important to make sure that a monitor uses the latest version of the driver for its graphics adapter. With regards to color quality, it is necessary to adjust the contrast using a grayscale chart to maximize the number of viewable shades of gray. DirectX, a Windows technology that enhances graphics and sound may also be used, as well as a digital visual interface to connect an LCD monitor to a computer in order to produce better images than an analog VGA link of a CRT monitor. INSET: First Aid Your LCD.

Offers tips and ideas for computer hardware. The importance of keeping hardware clean; What to clean and how; How to add a new hard drive but keep the old drive letter assignments.

This article offers tips on how to have a four-head display system with higher resolution and a large viewing area. Four monitors of the same model, size and resolution should be purchased. A stand, such as the Ergotron DS100 must be purchased for the monitors. It is important to ensure that the monitors match the mounting holes for the stand. If a graphic board with two DVI display connectors is to be used, one or more dual-headed card must be bought to support four monitors in all. It is important to ensure there is an available slot in the computer and that the board fits it.

This article provides information on a test which compared the graphics performance of a dual-card graphics setup with a single-card versions. For the mainstream boards assessment, nVidia's GeForce 6600 GT was tested and for the power graphics comparison, the GeForce 7800 GTX was used. The single-card 7800 GTX rendered 78 frames per second (fps) at a resolution of 1024 by 768, while the dual-card setup reaches 76 fps. However, at a resolution of 1600 by 1200, the dual-card posted 69 fps versus 58 fps of the single-card setup. It was proven that the dual-card configuration bettered the single-card option at both resolutions.

This article evaluates the FP231W liquid crystal display (LCD) from BenQ. FP231W's 23-inch wide-screen LCD monitor makes an impressive desk trophy. But unfortunately, its performance does not live up to its great first impression. Although the monitor's se-date charcoal-and-matte-silver cabinet looks very professional, the $1999 FP231W is clearly meant for greater things than just spreadsheets. In addition to analog and digital inputs, it includes S-Video and composite inputs. The unit's vast screen, with a 1920 by 1200 native resolution, can display several applications at once--and that is not counting the picture-in-picture window for watching TV or videos. However, in the informal tests of a shipping model, regular video seemed to be a little grainy and ghosty. High-definition video was sharper, but still showed some ghosting. In any application, light areas appeared shimmery and washed out, causing black text on a white background to display as less than perfect. The FP231W offers some nice features. For example, unlike most 23-inch models it can swivel from side to side as well as tilt. Even when I raised the monitor several inches on its base, it felt stable and well balanced. Sadly, such fancy features do not overcome the unit's iffy image quality.

Evaluates electronic devices and computer peripherals. Features of the Apple's iPod Mini digital audio players; Components of the Livingstation liquid crystal display TV from Epson America.

Provides information on where to look for previous product reviews of the 'PC World' magazine. Printers; Monitors; Graphics boards; Digital cameras.

Discusses whether one should buy a new computer or just upgrade an old one. Compatibility of old equipment with new; Way that many computer components will run the same in newer and older systems; Requirements for upgrading certain components, such as a hard drive or monitor.

Mentions Belkin's Nostromo N30 computer mouse. Features of the pointing device that incorporates Immersion TouchSense technology; Price.

Evaluates two wireless whiteboard systems for personal computers (PC). FreeBeam from Interlink Electronics, which uses an infrared connection to stay in touch with the PC; Mimio Xi from Virtual Ink, which works without a PC; Features; Price.

Evaluates the ViewPanel VG191 from ViewSonic. Features of the LCD monitor; Price.

Mentions two computer products. Price and features of the SyncMaster 151P flat-panel monitor from Samsung, designed by F.A. Porsche; Suggested price of Minolta's DiMage X digital camera, which is designed to zoom without extending the lens.

Offers advice on how to see the best images from a computer monitor and graphics card. How to view graphics card settings; Ways to view and change color depth options; The refresh rate, and advice that a computer should redraw the screen no less than 72 times per second; Choosing a driver for the monitor.

Recapitulates lists of computer equipment reviews available in other issues of PCWorld. Computer printers; Information display systems; Scanners; Gaming boards.

RAnks the top ten computer monitors, according to 'PC World.' Features and prices; Recommendation for the ViewSonic G75f and the CTX International PR705F.

Evaluates a number of flat-screen computer monitors. Planar's Multi-Media Monitor; Samsung's SyncMaster 570vTFT; ViewSonic's ViewPanel VE150.

Evaluates monitors for computers by quality of text and graphics and other features. Rating of Best Buy for the ViewSonic EF70 and the Samsung SyncMaster 700NF; Prices.

Evaluates the Proxima Desktop Projector 6850, a projector for large-group presentations. Ability of the projector to generate 1500 ANSI lumens of light; How it has extra RGB video and sound inputs that allow multiple, simultaneous laptop hookups; Features of the LCD projector, including native XGA resolution and a motorized zoom lens and focus.

Evaluates the Sony SDM-N50 liquid crystal display (LCD) computer monitor. Key features; Pros and cons; Image resolution; Price.

Evaluates ten computer monitors. Viewable area; Resolution; Image quality; Price; Overall rating; Color; Features; Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 71; Sony CPD-E200; NEC MultiSync FE700 and others.

Evaluates the Nokia 800Pro+, an 18-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) computer monitor from Nokia Display Products. Price compared with other 18-inch LCD displays; Ability to display analog and digital images; Resolution; Features; Performance; Advantages and disadvantages; Conclusion.

Evaluates two computer monitors. SGI Digital Flat Panel Solution Pack, which includes a video card; Compaq TFT8000; Features of each; Capabilities; Pros and cons; Prices; Contact information.