20in LG Flatron L206WU is ironically named because not only the reality envelope panel thicker than most monitors of this size, but it also has a large round base, which is one of the most profound observers on the market. Apart from that we have an aspect ratio of 16:10, with a simple resolution 1680 x 1050, almost intact, brightness of 300 cd/m2, and the usual suspects connection; DVI and VGA. At first glance, the only noteworthy is a specification frankly incredible contrast ratio of 5000:1. So why the excellent score?

Partly, it is down to the fact that I left on a screen. Not DisplayPort, a USB Monitor. So what? Another integrated USB hub, I hear you say. But all is not as it seems, because what LG offers with this screen is something special: DisplayLink technology. It offers all the benefits of a multi-monitor configuration, with none of the hassle. In addition, if your laptop or PC does not have DVI or HDMI, DisplayLink allows you to connect via a crisp digital signals.

So if your laptop has VGA-out, but you want to display a digital image on your monitor, simply L206WU plug into a USB port. It will not even cost you a port, because that LG can also act as a hub. But rather than waste space trying to tell you how incredible it is, I will just point in the direction of the single previous example of this technology we had in the office: Samsung SyncMaster 940UX, by nature of its 4: 3 ratio was more than entertainment business oriented. The LG Flatron L206WU, however, is a good deal broader, and its looks imply that it is focused on consumers rather than business users.

But before I get too caught up in the craze DisplayLink, let’s take a breath and go back to infancy - or, in this case, unwrappings. The Flatron L206WU comes with every cable you may need to connect, including DVI, VGA, and USB, while seizing the heavy, large arm to the thin but solid base is a simple matter of clicking on the CD in. Net contains a User Guide in any language you can imagine, and the drivers for all versions of Windows from 95 to Vista.

In terms of aesthetics, LG went with a rather unusual combination, and we are not sure whether we like. Opinions in the office line between hatred and admiration cautious, but it is clear that it’s something personal. Because the Flatron L206WU rests a sensual, smooth, thin, elegant, glossy, streamlined and - dare I say - sexy black bezel, similar to what looks out of place on a KURO TV, this which is perhaps the most basic white I saw, built with the help of plastic mat.

Therefore, the actual monitor itself sports disparate two finishes: glossy mirror-million-dollar versus matte black run-of-the-mill white. Although this applies only when viewed from the rear of the screen is blank, but in the same glossy finish that the bezel. If you think this is the ultimate in style, or simply ugly nature is to you personally, I am somewhere in between. If you are placing the monitor in a white environment, it can look very classy, and, in a thoughtful touch, LG includes a large laundry to maintain your bezel’s darkling glimmer.

As for ergonomics, stand over big pay by offering some of the more subtle ergonomics, and probably the highest vertical adjustment in its class. In fact, adjustments are so smooth that you can increase, reduce, and even rotate the screen with a finger!

This is partly thanks to the excellent cushioning system used in the booth, and of course the Flatron L206WU also offers a great amount of tilt. The power is a subtle, muted blue, while all the sub-screen is an absolute joy to use in environments where excess ambient light. A little gross-looking (but sufficiently hidden) storage of the cable system works really well, carefully tucking all cables out of the way, so that the lines in your own elegant - or garish, depending on your taste - not monitor Coureuse are not spoiled sons.

When you play with the parameters, I found the OSD to be taken care of and quite intuitive. Even in the USB mode L206WU proposes adjustments for brightness, contrast, gamma and RGB, as well as the color temperature and sharpness, which is more than some monitors offer their input on dedicated graphics.

Installing DisplayLink embedded software, or ‘Easy USB Connection’ as LG calls it, takes about one minute for a minimum of inputs (even if a reboot is necessary), after which a small icon provides comprehensive, and above all, simple control Au above your secondary monitor. Despite the manual claims to the contrary, DisplayLink can work with Windows Vista, although we did experience some problems: Vista on five machines to the test on one of L206WU only worked most of the time, while on a another, it no longer works completely after the second start the system.

In other words, if you have a laptop running Vista, try-before-you-buy policy might be in order. Also, the manual is sadly right in saying that Linux is still a no-no, which is a shame considering this display may well be an ideal companion for a PC Eee - as the new PC 900 Eee If nothing else, plugging a screen USB port is simply much easier than fiddling with a thick and heavy VGA cable.

But of course, all of these features are somewhat questionable if the image quality is not up to scratch. It is somewhat while LG relief effort in this area is actually quite remarkable considering the price. To begin with, the quality is fairly consistent across all inputs, without distinguishing the difference between USB and DVI, VGA, everything looks good, even after you pressed the button to self-adjust.

Viewing angle is as good as one can expect from a panel of TN, with the habit of falling out of spring colors around 160 degrees. Backlighting purge is also surprising for a small screen at that price, with only a slight upturn along the lower bezel. Apart from that, lighting and color reproduction are the same across the screen.

As with most LCD LG offerings, L206WU comes with its f-ENGINE technology of image processing. This initiative aims to improve the contrast, color and flourishing black levels, using a combination of signal processing and a dynamic backlight. With the f-ENGINE disabled, greyscale are competent, and I found the Flatron L206WU can produce subtle gradations of color. Not a monitor that you want to use for professional photo-montage (you still need a good MVA or IPS panel preference for this), but perfectly adequate for the average user. As you might expect from a monitor 2ms, games suffer very little smearing or ghosting.

However, without treatment f-ENGINE, even regular office appears to offer an experience a bit dull, lacking some of the punch that has been a staple of TFT monitors. It is not bad to see, is nothing simple. Meanwhile, watching a film on the Flatron L206WU in normal mode is a kick in the belly of his alleged grey contrast ratio 5000:1. So why 8 of the 10 opinion of the image quality? Simply press the little button f-ENGINE under the bezel, and prepare to be amazed! Andy discussed a screen with the technology front, the LG Flatron L227WT-PF, and was not too impressed due to the combination of high quality color and color stimulate the creation of a vibrant too, unbalanced picture . However, with this iteration, LG seems to have had almost right.

No matter what you do, whether working or playing, he adds vim, verve, vitality and vigour. While it is not even close to 5000:1, the backlight dynamic image processing and the f-ENGINE kicks off with pay movies and games amazing amount of depth . Main, Flatron L206WU shows a split screen (one side with f-ENGINE activated, the other without), while adjusting, so you can see exactly how much damage you are doing.

Except in this case, you are more likely to do good. Although it emphasizes a little noise already present, gradations made just a little less smooth, and continues to add a subtle red tint to skin colours and the artificiality of bright colours, we believe that the sacrifices are more than worth it. You can switch between ‘normal’, ‘user’, ‘text’, and ‘film’ modes, and the whole film tends to be a little overenthusiastic in its transformation ‘text’ offers a good balance (even for films) . Or you could just adapt it to your taste by using the ‘user’ mode.