Eric Franklin led the CNET Tech team as Editorial Director. A 20-plus-year industry veteran, Eric began his tech journey testing computers in the CNET Labs. When not at work he can usually be found at ...

Though we've already seen HP's 23-inch 2311xi IPS LED backlit monitor-- the first of its consumer monitors to feature in-plane switching technology -- it's getting a second turn in the spotlight today ...

MSI has unveiled two new 5K gaming monitors at CES 2026, and one has claimed a world's first spot for its impressive ...

Let's face it: Most desktop monitor speakers are so underpowered and tinny sounding that they are virtually unlistenable at high volumes. If you like your music loud but don't have a good set of ...

In addition to the recently announced Samsung SyncMaster P2770FH, Samsung also introduced a new line of 31 series LED-backlit monitors. The new line targets budget-conscious consumers who want to ...

Remember when compact fluorescent lightbulbs first hit the market? Despite the promise of significant energy savings, few people could stomach the purchase price of nearly $20 each. But today, these ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. said Wednesday (April 11) it would begin producing a 24-inch LCD panel with an LED backlight that enables computer monitors to deliver color quality ...

Laptops have taken over desktops as the primary computer choice for most consumers, but their screens are generally mediocre at best. If you use your laptop for basic tasks, you’ll get along just fine ...

This is going to be disappointing, but there's no getting round it. Mini LED is not the monitor tech you've been waiting for. Mini LED monitors are a bad idea in theory and, in practice, they're even ...

Tired of looking at the same, aged, lifeless pixels day-in and day-out? Now you've a way to change it. AOC has just unveiled its latest range of LCD monitors, and the whole lot is seductively thin.