Sony Flat Panel Monitors

Once fodder for rich Hollywood executives, pro athletes and the like, flat panel computer monitors are finally reaching critical mass. From $3,000 three years ago to under $600 today, these super slim space saving displays are fast becoming the monitor of choice. Believe it or not, even Sony has dumped prices on its flat panels introducing a sexy $499 15-inch LCD flat panel that is head and tails above similar priced models. Dubbed the M-series, this sleek, black on black monitor is paper thin with a unique dual pivot stand and wall mounting capabilities. It features super bright images, graphics and text and saves up to 5 times the energy of a CRT monitor to boot. $499. www.sel.sony.com