Tigerdirect.com has dropped the price on the Acer 22-inch widescreen LCD monitor (model no. X223Wbd) to $139.99, making it $30 less than its original price of $169.99 and the lowest cost we could find on this monitor by about the same amount. Shipping rates start at $1.99 and sales tax applies for residents of Florida, Illinois, Texas and North Carolina.

The 23.6-inch ViewSonic VX2433wm widescreen monitor offers 1.6 additional inches of screen space, and it is available at Geeks.com for $199.99 with shipping rates starting at $19. Upgrade to Hanns-G black 27.5-inch widescreen LCD HDMI monitor with a 1900 x 1200 maximum resolution at Newegg.com, priced at 339.99 with FREE shipping included.

The Acer 22-inch LCD monitor has 1680 x 1050 maximum resolution with a contrast ratio of 2500:1 and 5ms response time. Built-in DVI and VGA signal connectors and monitor controls are also featured. It is backed by a three year warranty on parts and labor from Acer. Dimensions: 20.4" x 15.8" x 7"; weight 11.6lbs.