LCD Monitor

ViewSonic VA926 19-inch LCD Monitor

ViewSonic 19″ VA926 LCD is a brilliant choice for upgrading your home or small office. This ultra-slim, Vista-certified LCD DELIVERS AN IMPRESSIVE ARRAY OF FEATURES that will enhance your productivity while helping you stay within your budget. With OptiSync digital and analog inputs, 2000:1 DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO (typ) and fast ClearMotiv 5ms video response, you will enjoy crystal-clear graphics, video and text. The latest OSD/power lock and AutoTune functions MAXIMIZE AND MAINTAIN YOUR DISPLAY SETTINGS. The VA926 displays excellent taste while enhancing your home or small office desktop.

• Device Type – LCD
• Dimensions – 16.2″ x 17.1″ x 7.7″
• Weight – 8.4 lbs
• - Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 dynamic (typ);1000:1 static (typ)

Rating: (out of 10 reviews)

List Price: $ 379.95
Price: $ 185.99

LG W2286L 22-Inch LED Backlit LCD Monitor (Gloss Black)

22-Inch PC Monitor. 1680 x 1050 Resolution, 2ms Response Speed (GTG), 2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, DVD-D & D-sub Input, 250 cd/m2 Brightness, 3 Year Warranty

• LED Backlit LCD Monitor is perfect for today’s demanding graphics and video intensive applications
• LG Smart Package includes Autobright, Live Sensor, Cinema Mode, Time Control
• 2,000,000:1 Digital Fine Contrast Ratio
• Features Photo Effect and EZ Zooming
• 16:10 Widescreen Format

Rating: (out of 12 reviews)

List Price: $ 279.95
Price: $ 229.95

Acer X233HZbd 23.6-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (Black)

The X233HZ bd LCD offers an expansive 23.6 inches display surface for comfortable widescreen viewing of multiple spreadsheets, media and more.

• Stylish and environmentally friendly, the X233HZ bd LCD is designed to meet Energy Star standards reducing energy costs and conserving energy.
• DVI with HDCP support so that you can enjoy marvelous 1080p full HD entertainment in the comfort of your home.
• Rapid 5ms response time ensures smooth movement during videos and 300 nit brightness ensures optimal viewing under most common lighting conditions.
• The 40000:1 contrast ratio radiates the brightest whites and deepest blacks giving you exceptional viewing definition to all your content.

List Price: $ 199.99
Price: $ 175.86

LG W2453V-PF 24-Inch Class Widescreen LCD Monitor (Gloss Black)

The 24″ 53 series utilizes LG’s award winning f-engine, as well as refresh rates as low as 2ms, 1080p Full HD resolutions* and dynamic contrast ratios of up to 50,000:1 ensuring that image quality is life-like and colors are accurate – making the 53 series perfect for high definition video or gaming applications. Further enhancements on the 53 series incorporate the “Smart Package” suite of intuitive convenience features including cinema window, eye-fine timer, automatic-brightness, and proximity sensor with touch-panel controls.

• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 50,000:1 Digital Fine Contrast Ratio
• 300 cd/m2 Brightness
• 170º/160º Viewing Angle
• 16:9 Widescreen Format

Rating: (out of 6 reviews)

List Price: $ 349.95
Price: $ 249.99

LG W2453V-PF 24-Inch Class Widescreen LCD Monitor (Gloss Black) Reviews

Review by Mike:

First off, I must say that this monitor is huge (16″10) yet it lightweight. The piano black finish that goes around the screen does have a habit of capturing fingerprints, but once I set it down, and cleaned it off, it looks stunning. The stand is nice and sturdy; yes the monitor will wabble if you shake the desk, but definately not much. It doesn’t shake as much as my 19″ Viewsonic Monitor does. Sometimes when I walked by my Viewsonic monitor, I thought it was going to tip over. This one…never gave it a minutes thought. Sturdy and strong. I was amazed to come across this LCD monitor. A few places, I’ve seen it for over $[...]and others, a shade under $[...]. I was so happy to find this monitor for $[...].

I had this monitor for a little while and I am so happy I made this purchase. As stated earlier, I previously owned a 19″ LCD and I went with a 24″ LCD monitor to compliment my Sapphire overclocked 4890 video card. I went from 1280×1048 to 1920×1080 (with HDMI outlet).

LG’s always packs their products good and tight in the box. This was no exception. Setup was easy. The manual was on the disc that had the driver on it. The installation pamphlet that came with the box was really no help. Most computers now, if you uninstall your previous monitor driver, when you turn on your computer, it will list it as, plug and play monitor. So no big deal when I turned on my system and looked over the instruction manuel on the pdf file on the disc. I’ve read reviews for other products and their are people who don’t like the idea of putting the instruction manuals on pdf files; they WANT the written manuel in the box. That’s fine. I don’t mind however. I read the simple instructions that were on the disc, and it was a flawless install on my Windows Vista 64bit Home Premium system. Vista accepted the driver and it was digitally signed.

There was no digital cable in the box. My previous monitor had a DVI cable so I used it with this one. If you haven’t gone “digital” with your monitor then you won’t be surprised to see in the box, you are supplied a anolog plug. If you plan on going to digital, then you will be surprised because you’ll need to buy one as it doesn’t come with a DVI-D cable. I shake my head on this one but not a penalty since I already had a DVI cable. I also read the specs on LG’s website and went to other places and found out that it didn’t come with a DVI cable.

My games look amazing on this monitor. The Sims3 and FSX look great. The monitor is bright and the viewing angle is pretty good. I had to turn the brightness down slightly. It did take some time for me to get use to the resolution change to 1920×1080.

The touch controls are a nice touch as the craftmanship makes this monitor look very sleek. For a 24″ monitor, it wasn’t heavy at all. It’s acutally lighter and thinner than my 19″ Viewsonic LCD monitor.

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Movies: I had a moment to try watcing movies on this monitor as last week (7/17/09) I had Verizon FIOS installed. Since it was to take a few hours, I took my playstation and hooked it up to the monitor. Again, games looked good (using the PLaystation), and I watched a movie. The movie using, the HDMI outlet on the monitor, looked fantastic.

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All and all, I play a lot of games and do a lot of web surfing on it. This monitor is great. This monitor is strictly used as a gaming monitor but movies looked pretty good in HD (1080p). I got this monitor for under $[...] with free shipping (and no tax). Similar monitors are well over $[...] 24″, Energy Star 1920×1080, very thin…what’s not to like. The only downside is that it doesn’t come with a DVI plug, only a VGA cable. Still, I highly recommend this one.

* The Sims 3 looks gorgeous on this monitor *

*Simple Notes*

1- If you built your own computer, some (if not most) video card kits come with DVI plugs (not the cable). Sapphire provided one for me but I didn’t need it because my previous monitor had a DVI cable

2- Most product displays either online and in the store sometimes don’t mention this as Energy Star complient. IT IS.

3- The stand does wobble but there has to be some big time shaking.

4- The monitor is very sturdy in the stand

5- The monitor is long, make sure your desk or workstation is long enough (the length is 11″)

Review by Ralph Blough:

I’ve been lucky in my career to have great computer equipment. From workstations to PCs with 21″ hi-res monitors in the early 90s. So when it came time to upgrade a couple of months ago it was easy to decide on the processor and components but the most difficult choice was the monitor. I’m often on a computer for 18+ hour days. After living at several computer stores while comparing monitors I had finally made my decision. But, the store was out of the one that I had selected. A quick look and the LG stood out. Salesman told me I could bring it back if I didn’t like it. It was a lucky choice that I have not regretted, even if my pocket book did.

The monitor looks good, but then most monitors are glossy black and look very similar. I do like the sexy soft red smiling light. It is easy to touch the on off switch and the light is not bright enough to bother me. I have found some indicator lights are too bright.

The real proof of a monitor is how good the screen image is and I have yet to find one better. The 1920×1080 has a lot of real estate to view things on. You can easily view two pages on this monitor. I had looked at smaller monitors with fewer pixels, but decided that I wanted to stick with the 1920×1080 resolution or better. The one thing I did find is that the way I sit and view the monitor I tend to stare and lean forward because the screen is so clear that I can run pages reduced in size. And, with images I tend to concentrate on one area. The image is clear even when my nose is about to touch it.

Deciding that I needed more screen real estate I purchased a Samsung 2343BWX 23-Inch LCD Monitor”. I chose it because it had a 2048×1152 screen resolution and looked good in the store. The stand did not compare to the LG, but was adequate. It did come with a DVI cable though. After setting it up which was not great I found that I could not obtain the advertised resolution. Keeping it on 1920×1080 I started using the screen in dual mode. I set the Samsung as the primary to have access to the icons and Outlook. The first thing I noticed the icons looked blurred. Spanning a word document across both monitors the LG was clear while the Samsung was blurred. Images spanned similarly were clearly better on the LG. After a week of use I decided to force the Samsung to the higher resolution. Disconnecting the LG so as not to interfere with the Samsung and a day wasted I gave up and returned the Samsung as perhaps defective. I now have my second LG2453.

My only real complaint: Why on earth would LG ship a VGA cable instead of a DVI cable with a monitor in this price range or at least state it on the box. Had to spend in gas to go back to the store for a .00 cable. dah

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LG M237WD-PM 23-Inch Class Widescreen Multi-Function LCD Monitor/TV (Gloss Black)

The 23″ Monitor is full compliment of television and computer connectivity into a stylish 1080p Full HD display, the M237WD provides perfect balance between the needs of today’s television aficionados and power computing professionals. The M237WD’s built-in stereo speakers, ATSC digital television tuner and universal remote control provide the features found in today’s flat-panel televisions, while 2ms refresh rate and 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio deliver image quality and precision until now only found on computer displays. THe M237WD-PM has EZ Zooming, 4:3 in Wide, and built-in ATSC Digital Tuner & stereo speakers. As for Connectivity, there are 2 HDMI cables, 1 Component Video and 1 Composite Video.

• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 30,000:1 Digital Fine Contrast Ratio
• 300 cd/m2 Brightness
• 170º/160º Viewing Angle
• 16:9 Widescreen Format

Rating: (out of 17 reviews)

List Price: $ 369.95
Price: $ 239.96

ViewSonic VX1962wm 19-Inch LCD Monitor

ViewSonic¿s 19″ VX1962wm widescreen LCD offers the perfect balance of performance and style. With its elegant lines, the VX1962wm fits beautifully into your office décor and its high performance features BLEND EFFORTLESSLY INTO YOUR TECHNOLOGY LIFESTYLE. Images leap from the screen with Super-HD 1680×1050 resolution, video response as fast as 2ms and 6000:1 DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO. Scrolling text, Internet pages and spreadsheet applications are displayed in crisp, blur-free detail with precise color The SRS WOW HD speakers powerfully complement your games, movies and other multimedia applications. Demanding designers, professionals and gamers will love the sophisticated performance of the 19″ VX1962wm.

• 19″ Wide LCD Monitor
• High Resolution panel 1680×1050
• 2ms super fast response time
• Integrated stereo speakers with SRS WOW
• DVI and VGA inputs

Rating: (out of 9 reviews)

List Price: $ 299.99
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LG W1953T-PF 19-Inch LCD Monitor (Gloss Black)

The 19″ 53 series utilizes LG’s award winning f-engine, as well as refresh rates as low as 2ms, 1080p Full HD resolutions (Model W1953T-PF features a 1366×768 screen resolution) and dynamic contrast ratios of up to 50,000:1 ensuring that image quality is life-like and colors are accurate – making the 53 series perfect for high definition video or gaming applications. The 53 series also incorporates the “Smart Package” suite of intuitive convenience features including cinema window, eye-fine timer, automatic-brightness, and proximity sensor with touch-panel controls.

• 1366×768 Resolution
• 50,000:1 Digital Fine Contrast Ratio
• 300 cd/m2 Brightness
• 170º/160º Viewing Angle
• 16:9 Widescreen Format

List Price: $ 189.95
Price: $ 134.84

LG W2753V-PF 27-Inch Class Widescreen LCD Monitor (Gloss Black)

The 27″ 53 series utilizes LG’s award winning f-engine, as well as refresh rates as low as 2ms, 1080p Full HD resolutions* and dynamic contrast ratios of up to 50,000:1 ensuring that image quality is life-like and colors are accurate – making the 53 series perfect for high definition video or gaming applications. Also, the 53 series includes 16:9 widescreen format, Photo Effect, EZ Zooming, 4:3 Wide, and HDMI. Further enhancements on the 53 series incorporate the “Smart Package” suite of intuitive convenience features including cinema window, eye-fine timer, automatic-brightness, and proximity sensor with touch-panel controls.

• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 50,000:1 Digital Fine Contrast Ratio
• 400 cd/m2 Brightness
• 170º/160º Viewing Angle
• 16:9 Widescreen Format

Rating: (out of 8 reviews)

List Price: $ 479.95
Price: $ 399.96

Samsung Touch Of Color T260 25.5-inch LCD Monitor

Samsung 25.5″ BLACK LCD 1000:1 contrast ratio. 5ms response time. 300cd/m3 brightness. .287MM pixel pitch. TOC Rose BLACK DVI(HDCP), Magic Tune, Magic Bright3, Magic Color, Narrow Bezel, Simple. There aren’t other monitors like these anywhere. Of course. Imagine being inspired by something old to create something completely new. When sand was fused with soda for the first time around 2500 B.C., a new material was created: glass. And now Samsung designers have fused a clear-as-glass plastic with an opaque, rose-black plastic, to create something completely new in the monitor industry: the Samsung Touch of Color Series widescreen LCD monitors. Luxurious glass-like frames with gracefully sculpted edges join with rose-black bezels to give a soft hint of rich red. The result is an elegant monitor that feels more like handcrafted artwork than a high-performance office tool. The stunning Samsung Touch of Color widescreen LCD monitors. The fusion of high technology and high style. With Samsung, it’s not hard to imagine. They’re works of art. They’ll be a pleasure to work on or game on or whatever on every day. They’re an unexpected bright spot in an industry of sameness. And they’re exactly what you should have been expecting from Samsung. Samsung values design every bit as much as we value technology. We go to work every morning too, and just like you, we want to feel inspired when we walk in the door each morning. We feel very strongly that every product we put our logo on should both perform better and look better than anything else on the market. The latest result of that way of thinking is the beautifully hand-sculpted-feeling Touch of Color series monitors. Yes,

• 1000:1 contrast ratio
• 5ms response time
• 300cd/m2 brightness
• .287MM pixel pitch

Rating: (out of 45 reviews)

List Price: $ 489.99
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Samsung Touch Of Color T220 22-inch LCD Monitor

Imagine seeing a monitor for the first time and knowing it’s your next monitor, even before you turn it on. That’s the effect Samsung’s new Touch of Color Series T220 22″ widescreen LCD monitor has. A luxurious crystal-like frame with gracefully sculpted edges covers a rose-black bezel, giving a soft hint of rich red. The result is an elegant monitor that feels more like artwork than a high-performance office tool. There’s not another monitor like it anywhere. Once you finally do turn it on, the picture will impress you every bit as much as the design. A lightning-fast 2ms GTG response time, an amazing 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a 1680 x 1050 resolution give you sharp, detailed images under even the most adverse lighting conditions. The Samsung T220 also features low power consumption, exclusive Samsung Magic picture technologies, a customizable hot key, Windows Vista Premium certification and much more. The stunning Samsung Touch of Color T220 22″ widescreen LCD monitor. It’s love at first sight. With Samsung, it’s not hard to imagine. There aren’t other monitors like these anywhere. Of course. Imagine being inspired by something old to create something completely new. When sand was fused with soda for the first time around 2500 B.C., a new material was created: glass. And now Samsung designers have fused a clear-as-glass plastic with an opaque, rose-black plastic, to create something completely new in the monitor industry: the Samsung Touch of Color Series widescreen LCD monitors. Luxurious glass-like frames with gracefully sculpted edges join with rose-black bezels to give a soft hint of rich red. The result is an elegant monitor that feels more like handcrafted artwork than a high-performance office tool. The stunning Samsung Touch of Color widescreen LCD monitors. The fusion of high technology

• 22″ widescreen LCD monitor with ulltra-fast 2ms response time
• Unprecedented 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Low Power Consumption uses up to a third less power than other monitors in it’s class

Rating: (out of 35 reviews)

List Price: $ 302.99
Price: $ 244.99

Samsung Touch Of Color T220 22-inch LCD Monitor Reviews

Review by Paul Tinsley:

It isn’t the design of this LCD that earns merit, although it is a rather timeless looking item and will look smart in any situation. It’s the feature set, and there is certainly far more function over form than meets the casual eye!

Pros:

- Can be set to auto detect the exact input source resolution and display the image without any stretching. This is great if you play games that might need 1280 x 1024 or 1680 x 1050. Your treasured vintage game collection will still look splendid!

- Has a great software tool that will set the correct color / contrast / brightness balance. Make sure you run MagicBright after installation – the image is stellar once you have this set.

- Low power consumption – do your bit for Gaia

- The memory resident tools do not task the CPU.

- Tack sharp display with almost non-existant light bleed at the edges

- Games look superb!

- No dead pixels

- Comfortable viewing size – I find larger displays somewhat taxing on the eyes

- Has a great tool that can divide your display into various logical units – a bit mike having multiple displays – very cool as this makes apps snap into the regions just like extra displays

- Amazing price – 2ms + 20,000:1 contrast ratio + Samsung quality + auto resolution detect + much more!

Cons:

- No height adjustment – but by no means a show-stopper when you bear in mind the spec.

- Tilt only tilts away, not towards you. The assumption is that you will be looking down at the screen up to horizontal, which is ergonomically incorrect. The user should have the option to view at 90 degrees or above to avoid neck strain. I resolved this by buying a sturdy stand so I can have the mid-screen point at eye level

- No frame color options – just translucent burgundy, which looks blackish most of the time in low light conditions.

- Software installation is confusing. It recommends that you download the latest software. When you click the link, it’s very unclear what you need to do. I couldn’t see a option for the T220, so I just installed what was on the disk and everything ran fine. You must run the software installer using Internet Explorer, otherwise you need to manually run the install exe from the CD.

Review by E. A. DiGiacomo:

The Samsung T-220 is a fantastic monitor, not only in design and curb-appeal but in performance. No matter what you use it for, the screen will be sharp and crystal clear for text, images, photos and background. I’m using the T-220 for a CCTV system with a DVR and the images from all 5 camera’s are perfectly stunning. If your wondering then why I gave the T-220 4 stars instead of 5? It’s because for some unknown reason Samsung decided not to make these T-220 monitor’s VESA compliant (no mounting holes in rear of monitor) wall mountable. When I contacted Samsung their tech-rep admitted the T-220 were their newest monitor addition and could not understand why the T-220′s were not designed to be wall mountable? This is the only flaw I could find, but it could be a major one if you want the monitor mounted on a wall. I had to return one monitor for this specific reason. If your not mounting your monitor to a wall, I would recommend the Samsung T220 to all, it’s just a great product.

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