The LG TFT has one of the slimmest bezels of any screen this month, helped in part by the use of LG.Philips’ own 18in IPS-type TFT panel.

The screen boasts both DVI and D-Sub connectivity and includes a small, powerless two-port USB hub in the stand. It flew through the sharpness and resolution tests as expected, thanks to the DVI connector. It also matched the top scores in the real-world tests, with distinctions for the 3D game and the horizontal viewing angle.

It didn’t perform so well in the colour and greyscale tests, though. It failed three outright; namely, the colour spectrum, 256-level intensity colour ramp and colour tracking, which made some greys look slightly purple. It was also suspect in the green colour purity tests, with dark edges to the screen, but passed every other test cleanly.

The brightness rating of 250cd/m2 is one of the highest on test, only eclipsed by the Sony’s 300cd/m2. However, the contrast ratio is a little low at 350:1, with 17in screens at this price offering 400:1 ratings and ViewSonic claiming 600:1 for its VX800. The OSD is lacking some controls like sharpness, but makes up for this by being easy to navigate.

The Flatron is a worthy contender this month, but can’t match the image quality of the Eizo screen and is much more expensive than the BenQ FP882. However, it is a good option for anyone looking for a big picture.