HP 2709m

Large display; great performance when watching Blu-ray or gaming; two HDMI inputs

Small text rendered very poorly; distracting reflection

We also found a discolored pixel on the 2709m (HP calls this a “bright sub-pixel defect” and doesn’t cover it under warranty unless there are two or more).

The HP 2709m includes screen tilt and swivel, built-in speakers, and an ambient light sensor.

The HP 2709m has frequent screen tearing in games and movies, and its presets over-saturate the colors.

The HP 2709m's lack of features makes it less desirable than HP's own similarly priced w2558hc.

Crisp bright screen. Big solid stand. Very attractive design

A bit heavy, but the solid stand is worth it. Not a thin as some others, but the built in speakers probably have something to do with that, and they don't sound bad for built-ins. Glossy finish on screen can product lots of glare, not bad if you can...

This is a glossy monitor - if you like glossy finish look no further ; Excellent value for the price. My high-resolution images and HD video look spectacular

Text can be a little ghosty if you sit close to the monitor - especially on the edges

Outstanding display quality. Vibrant Colors. Installed the drivers and plugged it in with NO install issues at all. Very happy with this monitor, would buy a 2nd one if I needed it

Speakers are WORTHLESS, but then that is not the reason to buy this monitor. Sound is VERY low and of no real use. Be warned, this is a GLOSSY style screen, and it will reflect ANY light source, so you will not like this is you have anything that might...

Bright as all get out with great contrast. Almost as good as my Mac monitor, but so much less expensive

Speakers are not useful

I just recieved the refurb under warranty and I have to say I'm somewhat impressed that it works at all ; Whoever packed the refurb for shipping used a box 6 inches bigger than the unit's original box - in every dimension. Of course the monitor shifted...

Very clear picture

Builtin speakers don't seem to produce the volume of even cheap stanadlone speakers ; Worse, a hardware breakdown after only 7 months, with a green bar running top-to-bottom about 1.5 inches from the left side. Okay, HP acknowledges it's a hardware...