ViewSonic VX2260wm review
in Monitors
Verdict
Nice looking and with a high resolution for its size, but it disappoints as an entertainment TFT.
Review Date: 18 Nov 2008
Reviewed By: David Bayon
Price when reviewed: £140 (£161 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
Image Quality
| Details | |
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| Part Code | VX2260wm |
| Review Date | 18 Nov 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £140 |
| Price inc VAT | £161 |
| Overall rating |
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| Image quality |
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| Features & Design |
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| Value for Money |
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| Main specifications | |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 22.0in |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen brightness | 400cd/m2 |
| Pixel response time | 5ms |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast ratio | 20,000:1 |
| Pixel pitch | 0.248mm |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 170 degrees |
| Vertical viewing angle | 160 degrees |
| Speaker type | Stereo |
| Speaker power ouput | 3W |
| TV tuner |
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| TV tuner type | N/A |
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| DVI inputs | 1 |
| VGA inputs | 1 |
| HDMI inputs | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 0 |
| Scart inputs | 0 |
| HDCP support |
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| Upstream USB ports | 0 |
| USB ports (downstream) | 0 |
| 3.5mm audio input jacks | 1 |
| Headphone output |
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| Other audio connectors | None |
| Accessories supplied | |
|---|---|
| Other cables supplied | VGA, 3.5mm audio |
| Internal power supply |
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| Power consumption | |
|---|---|
| Peak power consumption | 40W |
| Image adjustments | |
|---|---|
| Brightness control? |
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| Contrast control? |
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| Ergonomics | |
|---|---|
| Forward tilt angle | 5 degrees |
| Backward tilt angle | 20 degrees |
| Swivel angle | 0 degrees |
| Height adjustment | 0mm |
| Pivot (portrait) mode? |
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| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 513 x 208 x 410mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 4.100kg |
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User comments
Is the ASUS VH226H better?
The ASUS VH226H looks like a better monitor, but ASUS made it hard to find the manual online (it is well hidden). Other reviews look like the ASUS may be better though. But the ASUS is also hard to find in stock on any website.
By Ian_Dawson on 12 Jan 2010 
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