Tags: 17 inch, analog

Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch; 1.67GHz)

The 17-inch PowerBook G4 delivers a competitive set of features, a great software package, good battery life, and style in spades, but you can find plenty of less expensive options out there.

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Acer Aspire 9504

Acer's Aspire 9504 incorporates a lot of empowering technology, although its chief TV offering is rather weak.

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Toshiba Qosmio G40

Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

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BenQ FP783

BenQ's swank FP783 17-inch LCD will give your work space a dose of high style, although its image quality is less attractive.

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Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G

The Sony VAIO VGN-AR49G is without a doubt a premium multimedia machine with strong graphics performance and a Blu-ray drive. The high price may drive those with smaller wallets to Toshiba's HD-DVD machines which offer similar functionality (sans Blu-ray) though.

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CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

DIY: Monitor buying guide

With so many monitors to choose from, before you buy, it pays to figure out which specs and features will be most important to you.

DIY: Improve Your Image - Tune up your monitor

Unlike CRTs, which have fully adjustable images, LCD monitors allow for little image tweaking, but that doesn't mean you can't enhance your settings at all. Here we show you how to get the most from your flat-panel display.

Get them while they last: 5 LCD monitors tested

If you're looking to replace monitors or roll out new PCs, it's hard to go past one of these 15-inch LCD monitors. But is the 15-inch form factor in danger of becoming extinct?