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Samsung XL2370: Skinny, beautiful supermodel of monitors

Does Samsung's LED XL2370 live up to the hype?

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So...sleek! Josh P. Miller/CNET

I've been eagerly anticipating this LED-backlit monitor since I first laid eyes on it at CES last January. Since then, I've reviewed only two other LED monitors, the Dell G2410 and the ViewSonic VLED221wm. While the Dell performed well, neither of these monitors were able to really take advantage of LED technology to any great extent.

Both were fairly thick monitors, each with a relatively low max brightness. The XL2370, on the other hand is thin, light, has a high brightness and, let's just say it, is just plain gorgeous to look at.

I know, its looks don't mean jack squat when it comes to performance and features, but for some, looks can be pretty important. Check out the First Look Video to see what I mean.

To see how the Samsung XL2370 compared with its slightly...um, less good-looking sisters, the P2370 and the G2410, see the full review.

As always, new monitor reviews can be found here.