If you've worked your way diligently through this review you will by now be thinking the 2693HM is something of a stinker. With the crappy colours, poor black tones, crushed whites, mediocre viewing angles, it certainly doesn't score highly in many areas.

It's still a strangely likeable display, though. The size and pixel pitch are a nice compromise for gamers who also use their rigs for productivity applications (well, just as long as colour accuracy isn't crucial), but it's definitely not one for anyone who is looking to edit a lot of digital photographs.

The quality of the chassis and stand also lends a subtle but significant feel good factor. The adjustability is a boon on a display in this price range, because most of its competitors ship models without height adjustment and pivot capabilities - the former is a feature we believe is incredibly important on a screen of this size.

Therefore, if you can live with the fidelity issues, it's a big, bright, spectacular monitor that's great for gaming and basic productivity or web browsing.

On a final and pretty important note, we've noticed that prices are unusually variable for the SyncMaster 2693HM. Pixmania lists it at a little over $B!r(B300 while the normally well-priced Overclockers.co.uk wants over $B!r(B400. Make sure, therefore, that you shop around if this display whets your appetite.