The prices of LCDs have gone down a lot from the time of their introduction. Manufacturers have understood the consumers need for low priced LCDs, and are launching LCDs carrying a low price tag. HP will soon be launching ^[1] three new LCDs carrying an extremely low price tag. The LCDs will be ^[1] available in sizes of 20 inch, 21.5 inch and 23 inch. The 20 inch S2031 LCD will have a contrast ratio of 1000:1, along with a VGA and a DVI-D connector.

The LCD has a response time of 5ms and it has a resolution of 1600×900. The S2031 LCD will also use a two-lamp panel instead of the usual four-lamp one to reduce the power consumption. The other two LCDs the S2231 and the S2331 are of 21.5 inch and 23 inch respectively. Both the LCDs have a resolution of 1080p (1920*1080). Like the S2031, the S2231 and S2331 LCDs have a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and feature the VGA and DVI-D ports. The response time of both the LCDs is 5ms.

The S2031 LCD is expected to cost $150, while the S2231 and S2331 will cost $190 and $220 respectively. All the three LCDs are expected to go on sale from May 16th.