080508_an_vizio_vmm.jpgVizio isn't much of an unknown brand as it was a few years back. Because of their low prices and decent specs, buyers looking for a budget LCD did not have to look far to find a deal.

However, it looks like Vizio has bigger ambitions than just sticking in their budget niche; their new 26" minimal monster packs an all-glass ID that hides the bezel when it's turned off a touch OSD, and HDMI.

Specifications as indicated:

* Dual HDMI inputs
* DVI and VGA inputs
* RCA audio inputs
* Integrated 3W speakers
* 1920 x 1200 resolution
* 2000:1 contrast ratio
* 3ms response
* ultra bright 300 nits

Tipped for an August release, the monitor should be available for $450.