Sharp LL-T1510A

A good-looking flat-screen monitor with a built-in USB hub.

Sharp's new TFT LCD monitor is joining the fight for a share of the expanding flatpanel display market. So what makes this better than the competition?

First, the build is good and solid, with a pleasingly simple design and smart, slim appearance. The range of movement is ample, with the screen pivoting up and down and sideways to provide the perfect viewing angle.

The display of our review unit was very clear, with no dead pixels, and the viewing angle is wide enough to make the displayed image visible from either side.

The weight is just about right for a monitor of this size, making it easy to set up or move around.

On powering up, an automatic configuration mode in the on-screen menu will sort out the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the display for you. The menu options are pretty straightforward, with Cool, Standard and Warm colour presets, and with the user-definable display setting you can get the picture looking exactly how you want it.

A real advantage of this model is the USB hub, which consists of one upstream and two downstream ports, so you won't have to scramble around at the back of your PC to connect devices.

The display is fine at 1024 x 768 resolution, but any lower and it becomes unusable - a typical problem with TFT monitors. The display is clear and sharp with superb contrast and definition.

The one major drawback is the cost, which is just too high for a monitor of this size and standard.

Contact
Sharp: 0800 262958; www.sharp.co.uk