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Hardware Reviews January 2001 • Vol.9 Issue 1 Page(s) 41 in print issue |
IBM P96 | ||
 If you're searching for a quality 19-inch monitor, take a look at the IBM P96. The P96 sports sharp text, bright colors, and an OSD (on-screen display) that is simple to navigate. With these features, the monitor would be ideal in a desktop-publishing or video-editing environment. The monitor has a 17.9-inch viewable image and delivers superior grayscale images and color intensities at the maximum resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 pixels at 85Hz (hertz). One of the P96's highlights is its dual video input capability. With this feature, you can connect two PCs to the monitor. The front of the monitor has a control you can use to switch back and forth between the two systems. The monitor's comprehensive OSD covers nine different languages and has buttons for adjusting the screen size, alignment, moiré, rotation, and more. The P96 features flat-tube technology, which means the monitor's screen is almost completely flat. The technology reduces eyestrain and light reflection, and it also decreases geometric distortion. In our tests, the monitor delivered good linearity when viewing spreadsheets and text was sharp in Microsoft Word documents. We did not witness any flickering, but there was moiré evident when we viewed grayscale images. Graphics were well-defined and color renditions were accurate when we viewed the high-resolution color JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) Adobe Photoshop image. With its sharp text, radiant colors, and user-friendly OSD, the P96 19-inch monitor would be a great addition to any home or office. The $575 price tag is a little high considering the recent price reductions in 19-inch monitors, but this unit is worth every dollar. by Buffy Cranford-Petelle
$575 IBM (800) 426-4968 (914) 765-1900 http://www.ibm.com
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