Though the P221W warrants praise for its solid text and graphics quality, its price disqualifies it from serious consideration for most users.

This AOC showed us good contrast and brightness during our tests, but its greyscale did suffer from noticeable pink colouring and noise. Nevertheless, it was comfortable to view pictures and movies on this screen, and the webcam is a neat addition.

The only problem with this monitor is its reflective screen, which can be a bit of a nuisance in a well-lit environment. Apart from that, its colours and luminance were exceptional in all our tests. It's well-suited to viewing and editing photos, as well as movie-watching and game-playing.

LG's Flatron W2252TQ is a solid mid-range 22in monitor that features a few fun features and image quality that is suited to desktop users and gamers alike.

While the LG Flatron W2242T isn't the best monitor around, it is a good all-purpose office display that will be suitable for a variety of needs.

The Viewsonic VX2245wm is an excellent 22 inch widescreen monitor at a very decent price, but is let down by its poor integrated speakers.

While the FP222W specifications aren't outstanding, they're not disastrous either, and the BenQ works well within its limited remit. This is only the beginning of the 22in revolution, but if you don't want to wait to see what's coming out in a few months, the FP222W will give you a taste without emptying your bank balance.

While not a perfect monitor, the Chi Mei CMV 222H is versatile and will provide decent images for everyday computing, as well as viewing photos and movies.

The AOC 212VA isn't at the top of the monitor pack, but considering the price tag, this 22in display is good value for money for those looking to make the leap into the widescreen PC display market.

If you're after a multimedia and gaming display that also packs in a reasonably good audio system, the ASUS PG221 may be a suitable choice. While its price tag is quite high and the sound quality isn't stunning, overall it should satisfy many users.

The ASUS VW222 would suit both office and gaming use, but has issues regarding its appeal to each demographic. For gamers, the integrated speakers could be a turn off while the limited calibration options could be problematic for office users that require a monitor with accurate and adjustable colour.

Despite a few small flaws, the large size and the small price of this monitor make it one that you should definitely consider when you're shopping for a bargain. It performed particularly well when displaying photographs and its high resolution is great for viewing images taken with a high megapixel camera.