Sharp LL-T19D1HB

Initially we thought the £579 price this 19in monitor from Sharp must be a mistake, as similar displays from the likes of NEC Mitsubishi cost £750.

The LL-T19D1HB TFT has a resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 and is a stylish unit with a fairly narrow bezel, and the look is helped by an internal power supply that only requires a mains cord with no external power brick.

The stand is very basic and has a Z joint so it can be raised, lowered and tilted. Although the movement is limited, the stand contributes to the good looks of this display. You can buy an alternative stand with more movement for an extra £50.

When we first turned on the LL-T19D1HB, we found it very bright, but this was easily remedied in the on-screen display (OSD).

A lot of TFTs have a very basic OSD that consists of little more than an auto adjust button, but the Sharp has a number of options including four presets for brightness and five presets for white balance. There is also a custom setting so you can independently adjust red, green and blue contrast.

The T19D1HB did very well in our tests, with colour intensity and graduation looking good. All colours of text were clear on the background colours, however the arrangement of the pixels means that if a straight line changes colour half way along its length (eg from red to green), the pixels don't quite meet up, resulting in a jagged effect.

On the down side, the relatively low resolution means that solid blocks of pale colour can show the gaps between the lines of pixels if you are sitting very close to the screen.

However, the geometry is spot on, and the response time is fast enough to avoid any ghosting.

Contact: Sharp 01923 434 647
www.sharp-uk.co.uk

Specifications:

• 19in TFT screen
• Native resolution 1,280 x 1,024
• 2 x VGA, 1 x DVI-D Inputs
• 6.9kg - 423 x 222 x 392mm (w x d x h)
• 300cd/m2
• Contrast ratio 700:1
• Horizontal and vertical viewing angle 170 degrees
• 3yr on-site exchange warranty