Sony CPD-G500

The most feature-rich among the 21-inch monitors tested, the CPD-G500 boasts of commendable specifications including a full flat square tube (FFST) with support for resolutions of up to 2048x1536. With a Trinitron tube, it sports a grille pitch of 0.24mm. There are controls for virtually all parameters like raster size/position, pincushion and pinbalancing, raster rotation in addition to a range of advanced parameters like corner landing, horizontal and vertical convergence. The performance of the monitor was outstanding, with the horizontal and vertical details on the convergence test clearly visible in all areas of the screen.

If money is not an issue, this 21-inch flat screen monitor is certainly one of the best choices for intensive graphical applications that need sharp displays and extensive screen and image control capabilities.

Others:
Philips 201B
Samsung SyncMaster 900IFT
Eizo Flexscan F77
Samsung SyncMaster 1100p Plus