What are the Computer Display Purchasing Recommendations?

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Displays

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• Dell Professional P170S 17" LCD
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix
  Screen Size: 17"
  Height: 18.2 inches
  Width: 14.6 inches
  Depth (with stand): 7.2 inches
  Weight: 11.2 lb.
  Maximum resolution: 1280x1024 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 4:8
  Viewing angle: 170° horizontal; 160° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 800:1
  Response time (typical): 5 ms Connectors: DVI-D, VGA
  Misc: 4 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power unkown ; Energy saver mode: 1W
  EPEAT Compliant: EPEAT Gold
  ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
• Dell P2211H Widescreen 21.5" LCD
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix - with LED backlight
  Screen Size: 21.5" widescreen
  Height: 13.7 inches
  Width: 20.2 inches
  Depth (with stand): 7.2 inches
  Weight: 11.2 lb.
  Maximum resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:9
  Viewing angle: 170° horizontal; 160° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 5 ms Connectors: DVI-D, VGA
  Misc: 2 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power unkown ; Energy saver mode: 1W
  EPEAT Compliant: EPEAT Gold
  ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
• Dell U2211H Widescreen 21.5" LCD
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix/In-plane switching (IPS)
  Screen Size: 21.5" widescreen
  Height: 17.6 inches
  Width: 20.2 inches
  Depth (with stand): 7.2 inches
  Weight: 9.9 lb.
  Maximum resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:9
  Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 8 ms Connectors: DisplayPort, DVI-D, VGA
  Misc: 4 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max 22W ; Energy saver mode: 1W
  ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
• Dell U2311H Widescreen 22.5" LCD
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix/In-plane switching (IPS)
  Screen Size: 23" widescreen
  Height: 18 inches
  Width: 21.6 inches
  Depth (with stand): 7.2 inches
  Weight: 10.4 lb.
  Maximum resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:9
  Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 8 ms Connectors: DisplayPort, DVI-D, VGA
  Misc: 2 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power 33W ; Energy saver mode: 1W
  ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
• Dell P1911 Widescreen 19" LCD
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix
  Screen Size: 19" widescreen
  Height: 17.2 inches
  Width: 17.4 inches
  Depth (with stand): 6.8 inches
  Weight: 7.9 lb.
  Maximum resolution: 1440x900 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:10
  Viewing angle: 160° horizontal; 160° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 5 ms Connectors: DVI-D, VGA
  Misc: 4 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power unkown ; Energy saver mode: 1W
  EPEAT Compliant: EPEAT Gold
  ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
• Dell P2011H Widescreen 20" LCD
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix - with LED backlight
  Screen Size: 20" widescreen
  Height: 12.4 inches
  Width: 18.9 inches
  Depth (with stand): 6.8 inches
  Weight: 10.1 lb.
  Maximum resolution: 1600x900 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:9
  Viewing angle: 170° horizontal; 160° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 5 ms Connectors: DVI-D, VGA
  Misc: 2 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power unkown ; Energy saver mode: 1W
  EPEAT Compliant: EPEAT Gold
  ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
• Dell ST2420L 24" Widescreen LCD
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix - with LED backlight
  Screen Size: 24" widescreen
  Height: 16.5 inches
  Width: 22.6 inches
  Depth (with stand): 8 inches
  Weight: 9.5 lb.
  Maximum resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:9
  Viewing angle: 170° horizontal; 160° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 5 ms Connectors: DVI-D, HDMI, VGA
  Misc: 2 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power unkown ; Energy saver mode: 1W
  EPEAT Compliant: EPEAT Silver
  ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes

Apple Displays

• Apple 27-inch LED Cenema Display
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix/in-plane switching (IPS) - with LED backlight
  Screen Size: 27" widescreen
  Height: 19.35 inches
  Width: 25.7 inches
  Depth (with stand): 8.15 inches
  Weight: 23.5 lb.
  Supported resolutions: 2560x1440 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:9
  Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 375 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 12 ms
  Connectors: Mini DisplayPort
  Misc: Built-in iSight with microphone; integrated 2.1 speaker system (49 watts max.); 3 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power 250W (LED Cinema Display while charging MacBook Pro); Energy saver mode: 1W or less
• Apple 27-inch Thunderbolt Display
  Display Type: LCD display/TFT active matrix/in-plane switching (IPS) - with LED backlight
  Screen Size: 27" widescreen
  Height: 19.35 inches
  Width: 25.7 inches
  Depth (with stand): 8.15 inches
  Weight: 23.5 lb.
  Supported resolutions: 2560x1440 pixels
  Colors (maximum): 16.7 million
  Aspect ratio: 16:9
  Viewing angle: 178° horizontal; 178° vertical
  Brightness (typical): 375 cd/m²
  Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
  Response time (typical): 12 ms
  Connectors: Built-in Thunderbolt cable, Built-in MagSafe cable (up to 85W)
  Misc: Built-in Facetime HD camera and microphone; integrated 2.1 speaker system (49 watts max.); 3 self-powered USB 2.0 ports; FireWire 800 port; Thunderbolt port; Kensington security slot
  Electrical & operating requirements: Max power 250W (Thunderbolt Display while charging MacBook Pro); Energy saver mode: 2W or less
  Environmental and Regulatory Standards: ENERGY STAR 4.1, EPEAT Gold

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