Item : B00170KSWM Customer Reviews Just what I had hoped for. by .. Ernesto (Milwaukee, WI USA) This monitor took a bit of figuring to get the setting right, but once I did I couldn't be more delighted. I personally did not have any trouble with glare or reflections. I would suggest that if this is a problem, you might consider turning off lamp behind you that are facing the screen. I bought this monitor most of all for its widescreen configuration. I have a hard time with the boxy types which make reading the texts or looking at images somewhat claustraphobic. This monitor is smaller than my previous monitor if you just measure by square inches, but it feels twice as big and takes up much less space. The speakers are nothing to shout about, but I didn't buy this for gaming or watching movies. I have some speakers I could add on, but this monitor meets all of my needs just as it is and a fair price. Great Monitor, bad speakers. by .. Robbie Riehn (Perryville, MO) The monitor itself is great! I had to buy a new computer and my old LCD screen was aweful so I got this one. It's very clear, and I've never had any problems with it. The speakers are not very good. I'd suggest saving up and buy the 30watt system. I love the keyboard tray. When I grade papers I push the keyboard up in the tray so that it's out of the way and I can spread out. If I ever buy another monitor it will be this kind, but maybe a little bigger. Absolutely Wonderful by .. Sammy (Mocksville, NC USA) I have had absolutely no problems whatsoever with this unit. The picture is bright and clear. I especially like the feature in which you can select different display settings based on what you will be viewing, instead of manually changing contrast and all that good stuff. Some of the preset modes include: Movie Photo Gaming Text The text mode seems to be the most accurate in terms of color, but I have tested the different modes and they all complement what you're viewing perfectly. The built-in speakers definitely should not be used as your primary mode of audio output, but they work fine, just a bit tinny. The glossy coating on the screen gives everything a sharper appearance. That is perhaps the best part of this product; in fact, when I was looking around, I specifically looked for the glossy coating. As far as input options go, it has a VGA input and a DVI input. You can quickly switch between the two. If your computer was previously running a traditional square monitor, you will need to install the widescreen driver in order to make the aspect ratio correct (this monitor operates on a 16:9 ratio) The installation disk is included, and is easy to install. As far as style, I would have to say it tops everyone else. Very cool looking. All in all this has been a fantastic monitor, and suits my needs just fine. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. You can't go wrong with HP. Eyestrain and Headaches Galore!!!!!! by .. ZBS (stlouis mo) This monitor has the crispest text I have ever seen. On the other hand the reflections and glare of the highly polished screen is extremely annoying. I can see the benefits if you're going to be using this monitor to watch movies and gaming. However, if u plan on using this just to serf the net like me u better get yourself some shades. This widescreen format is a waste of time for webserfers. Better make sure u check it out in the store before buying!!! Too sophistcated for an old duffer like me. by .. Marjorie I. Tuell (Des Moines, WA USA) The monitor I purchased does not have a button to adjust the contrast, therefore everything looks washed out. I would like to have a book, not a CD to instruct me on how to make it the way I want it. Otherwise, I like the monitor! It certainly takes less room than the old one.