LG IPS236V

LG IPS236V

IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel technology has, for the most part, been relegated to the high-end, high-priced monitors used by graphics professionals requiring extreme color and grayscale accuracy and wide viewing angles, while the more cost effective TN+ (twisted nematic) technology has been standard issue for most consumer displays. However, with LG's new IPS236V ($259.99 list), anyone can enjoy the benefits of IPS technology without spending a fortune. This 23-inch LED backlit monitor delivers deep, rich colors and excellent viewing angles, and its grayscale reproduction is quite good also, but hard core gamers may be disappointed with its motion performance. The IPS236V's 23-inch panel uses LED backlighting, which allows for a relatively thin curved housing that measures approximately one inch at its thickest point. The entire cabinet is done up in a glossy black finish, and the top and side bezels are 0.8-icnhes thick. The bottom bezel is roughly one inch thicker and sports a clear slice of trim along its lower edge and six touch sensitive function buttons and a power switch on its right side. None of the buttons are labeled nor do they need to be; pressing any button brings up an on-screen setup menu that shows what each button does and how each is used for navigating the various screens.