Lenovo, the Raleigh, N.C.-based company that bought the IBM PC Co. four years ago is also in the monitor business and brings a nice, quality lineup to bear. The ThinkVision L2440p needed no calibration out of the box, drew between 30 and 34 watts of power during testing and has 24 inches of clear, bright viewing real estate. 24 inches, 1,900 x 1,200 native resolution, Greenguard- and Epeat-certified with as many as four on-board USB ports, depending on the unit. Price: $499
