IPS based LCD monitors are generally considered to be the best on the market right now. They offer extremely wide viewing angles and some superb color reproduction. Until recently, monitors based on this type of LCD technology have been extremely expensive but a few low cost options are now becoming available. One such monitor is the LG IPS226V-PN that can be found at Amazon.com for just $180. This is what most standard TN panels sold in this size range just six months ago. The 21.5" LCD panel offers a very high 1920x1080 resolution and uses LED backlighting to have a very low energy profile. Inputs included HDMI, DVD and VGA and one headphone jack audio output for dealing with HDMI audio. The panel is very thin but that is primarily because the power supply is external to the panel. At this price though, it can even be a great option for those looking at multiple monitor gaming.
