HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra Slim review
Verdict
Attractively small and aggressively priced, the Ultra Slim is an interesting proposition for businesses.
Review Date: 10 Oct 2007
Reviewed By: Dave Stevenson
Price when reviewed: (£586 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
The monitor itself is decent. It's bright and clear, and is fine for everyday office use. And, despite its D-SUB-only input, the image produced was rock steady, and it even did well in our technical tests. Contrast was reassuringly good, although it struggled with very bright areas of detail. There was also the slightest hint of signal compression in our greyscale test.
But the real problem is the price. At £146 (£172 inc VAT) from www.morecomputers.com, you'll need to be desperate to save space to spend so much money on a 19in panel when it's possible to buy generic panels for substantially less.
Author: Dave Stevenson
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