ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor

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ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor

ViewSonic's 22" (21.6" VIS) VA2226w LCD brings high-performance, widescreen displays to you. In addition to super-high 1680x1050 resolution for brilliant HD viewing, this 22" LCD delivers Extreme Clarity and Amazing Color with 2000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (typ) and fast ClearMotiv 5ms video response. Enhance your desktop with the stylish, slim-bezel design and enhance your productivity with the ability to view two full-size documents side-by-side or work in multiple applications simultaneously. An ultra-thin bezel lets you see more without taking up valuable desktop real estate. This display's VESA wall-mount compliance allows the VA2226w to fit beautifully into any office. Multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility and configuration flexibility. OptiSync digital/analog inputs expand your connectivity OSD/power lock secures your settings, prevents changes to monitor settings and maintains an optimized image OnView controls for superior screen adjustability - Screen adjustments are precisely made via an easy-to-use on-screen menu Contrast Ratio - 1000 - 1 static (typ), 2000 - 1 dynamic (typ) Viewing Angles - 170 degrees horizontal, 160 degrees vertical Light Source Long life - Up to 40,000 hours (typ) Brightness - 300 cd/m2 (typ) Video Input - Analog/Digital RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7 Vp-p)/DVI-D (HDCP) Frequency - Fh 30-82kHz, Fv 50-75Hz Meets TCO'03 and Energy Star standards Compatibility - PC VGA up to 1680x1050 non-interlaced and Mac Power Mac G3/G4/G5 up to 1680x1050 Windows Vista approved Dimensions - Width 20.1 x Height 17.0 x Depth 8.9 (510x431x225mm) / 20.1 x 13.8 x 2.4 (510x350x61mm) without stand Weight - 11.2 pounds (5.1 kg) / 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg) without stand

Fast 5ms video response delivers superior picture clarity

Full 21.6 viewable widescreen
Displays a full, flat 21.6 inch viewable area with crisp detail and fully saturated color.

1680 x 1050 native resolution
Incredible image detail for sharp text and graphics.

2000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (typical)
Provides for darker black levels and better overall front-of-screen performance.

Stylish slim-bezel design
The thin bezel lets you see more without taking up valuable desktop real estate. The high neck and floating head design accentuate the visual experience.

OptiSync digital/analog inputs expand your connectivity
Multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility and configuration flexibility.

OSD/power lock secures your settings
Prevents changes to monitor settings and maintains an optimized image.

OnView controls for superior screen adjustability
Screen adjustments are precisely made via an easy-to-use on-screen menu.

Certified for Windows Vista Windows Vista certified

ViewSonic Wizard included
User-friendly Wizard software automates the setup process to deliver optimized screen performance.

PC and Mac compatible

Energy Star TCO'03 and ENERGY STAR qualified

Product Description
ViewSonic's 22" (21.6" VIS) VA2226w LCD brings high-performance, widescreen displays to you. In addition to super-high 1680x1050 resolution for brilliant HD viewing, this 22" LCD delivers Extreme Clarity and Amazing Color with 2000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (typ) and fast ClearMotiv 5ms video response. Enhance your desktop with the stylish, slim-bezel design and enhance your productivity with the ability to view two full-size documents side-by-side or work in multiple applications simultaneously. An ultra-thin bezel lets you see more without taking up valuable desktop real estate. This display's VESA wall-mount compliance allows the VA2226w to fit beautifully into any office. Multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility and configuration flexibility. OptiSync digital/analog inputs expand your connectivity OSD/power lock secures your settings, prevents changes to monitor settings and maintains an optimized image OnView controls for superior screen adjustability - Screen adjustments are precisely made via an easy-to-use on-screen menu Contrast Ratio - 1000 - 1 static (typ), 2000 - 1 dynamic (typ) Viewing Angles - 170 degrees horizontal, 160 degrees vertical Light Source Long life - Up to 40,000 hours (typ) Brightness - 300 cd/m2 (typ) Video Input - Analog/Digital RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7 Vp-p)/DVI-D (HDCP) Frequency - Fh 30-82kHz, Fv 50-75Hz Meets TCO'03 and Energy Star standards Compatibility - PC VGA up to 1680x1050 non-interlaced and Mac Power Mac G3/G4/G5 up to 1680x1050 Windows Vista approved Dimensions - Width 20.1 x Height 17.0 x Depth 8.9 (510x431x225mm) / 20.1 x 13.8 x 2.4 (510x350x61mm) without stand Weight - 11.2 pounds (5.1 kg) / 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg) without stand

ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor user reviews

"Got this monitor after looking around for quite a while. I upgraded from a 15" flat screen to this one and I'm very pleased with it! No DV cable came with it, but it still looked great straight out of the box. Very small amount of light bleeding on top and bottom of screen can be seen on black screens, but hardly noticeable and not an issue for me. This is an awesome monitor, and a great deal at this price too! "

--- P. Ebner rated: 3

"First impressions are great for this monitor. We have had it for a couple of days, and had a Viewsonic CRT before that lasted > 8 years with hours/day usage. Compared to the Dell I use at work, the Viewsonic is superior based on sharpness and color. I would recommend. "

--- wkevinw rated: 3

"Purchased the ViewSonic because I have had excellent results with their professional series. First impression, out of the box, is that it is a nice unit with a smaller footprint than the pro series. First surprise upon installation is that it only comes with a D-Sub connecting cable, no digital cable. Also, the digital connection would require an adapter. I'm not sure what the engineers at ViewSonic were attempting to accomplish (lower construction cost to meet lower retail price?), but if you are installing a digital connection in the unit, why put one in it that requires most PC/Notebook users to not only purchase the digital cable but some adapter as well(NOT noted in any pre-sales info, BTW)? Having said all that, if you are not doing critical graphics or photo processing and only need it for viewing documents or web surfing, then this unit hooked up with the D-Sub will be excellent. I have not tested the unit with a digital hookup, so there may not be any improvement with that option anyway? The picture is somewhat over bright resulting in some washout, mostly at the bottom of the screen in my example, if left at the factory default settings. Another reason for the ViewSonic purchase was the issue of dead/bright pixels - I had none in my pro version; however, this unit has one bright greenie on the left side (warranty covers replacement if four or more). Bottom line reads that this unit is very good for general monitor use and excellent for the price! "

--- Firewagon rated: 3

"Tech speak aside, this is a fantastic widescreen monitor at an excellent price (got mine for $200 flat). I had no dead pixels and no washed out areas. Granted, there is no gaming going on here, but i do watch movies from Netflix and NBC episodes and have been very impressed with the quality. Very nice brights (as with all LCDs). I do experience pixelation at times so don't expect this to compare with a 1080p HDTV. My video card doesn't support DVI so until i can properly see what this can really do graphically, it cannot warrant a 5 star rating.

Bottom Line:
If you are looking to upgrade to a larger, flat screen monitor and want something under $300, with nice bright colors, and that isn't obtrusive, this is a good choice. "

--- G. Goldman rated: 4

"This is a very good monitor for the price. I considered the VX2240W from Viewsonic (for about $100 more), but determined it wasn't worth it. Maybe I'm just cheap. ;-) It seems like it may be the same LCD panel as with the VA2226W but has slightly less bezel coverage and comes with a DVI-D cable. Too bad the VA2226W doesn't come with that cable, but I had an extra lying around.

CORRECTION TO SOME MIS-INformATION ABOUT REFRESH RATES --
SpamFreeOrDie says the 60Hz rate is too low, but I'm not sure what that means for an LCD monitor. All of my LCD run at the manufacturer's suggested 60Hz and look great; no flicker like if it was a CRT with such a low refresh (or scan) rate. I don't know what SpamFreeOrDie is seeing with his LCD monitor, but LCD and CRT are quite different in this regard.

LCD at 60Hz is just fine. CRT need a faster refresh rate due to the characteristics of the phosphor on the glass tube. Whereas, an LCD pixel will keep it's image intensity until the next refresh, a phosphor pixel will immediately begin to dim as the electron beam passes it. That passing of the electron beam is at the scan rate (also called, refresh rate). With a CRT a too slow refresh rate will cause flicker. Personally, I set it to at least 85 Hz on my CRT. Refer to this article for more information on refresh rate and scan lines:

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You are not going to see any flicker like with a CRT at such a low refresh, nor will you have a sharpness problem unless you are not displaying at the native resolution. I guess that is the main issue with LCD; like SpamFreeOrDie says, they are best viewed at their native resolution. So if your video card cannot handle the 1680x1050 native resolution of this monitor, you should consider another monitor. Many 19" LCD have a native resolution of 1280x1024, (which isn't widescreen), which is very doable by most video cards manufactured in the last last 3 or 4 years.

The response time IS important with LCD monitors (as with CRT). That is the time that it takes a pixel to change to the next color (or intensity). If the response time is too slow, the image will ghost; that is, you will see trails of the old image as the object moves across the screen. The 5 msec response time of this monitor is just fine; even for fast action games. Personally, I wouldn't get an LCD monitor with more than an 8 msec response time. "

--- Deukalion1054 rated: 5

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