Customer Reviews

PX2230MW Touchscreen LCD Monitor - 22" - Optical - 1920 x 1080 - 16:9 - 0.248mm - Black

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We got a batch of these monitors at work. We use touchscreens all the time for interactive kiosks. These monitors' touch capabilities are some of the best we've ever seen. Very sensitive. Works out of the box with Windows 7, without needing any drivers or software installed. We haven't done any calibration or anything and haven't noticed any trouble with accuracy with the default settings.

We used this side-by-side with an HP all-in-one touchscreen PC, and the usage was almost night-and-day. This one is quick, reactive, and barely requires any touch at all.

The only issue I've encountered is that if you click-and-hold, the mouse pointer doesn't move to the spot you're holding on until you release it. This is fine for all Windows use, but was causing some issues with our interactive software that relies on holds for functionality. HOWEVER, if you start to drag, it instantly works properly. So I think this issue is a special case to our specific software.

As for the screen quality, this one is nice and bright, accurate colors, deep blacks. There's a bit of dimming when looking at it from a side angle, but nothing atypical for an LCD panel.

The bezel, frame, and mount work great in our applications. Because it uses feet at the bottom of the front bezel and with an a-frame style back bracket, it's very stable at every angle, including tilted upwards for use while standing. This makes it a great choice for kiosks, work tables, kitchens, etc. Although I can't speak to water or dustproofing on this. :)

All in all, a great, large screen with very nice touch, at a very reasonable price.

Love it. Wife was pissed I spent money on a specialized touch-screen monitor for the kitchen, yet she uses it EVERY DAY and definitely likes having a computer in the kitchen. I'd buy this again in a heart beat. Touch screen accuracy is a bit off most of the time (even after multiple attempts at calibration & cleaning) but it's close enough and works really well despite this. My daughter LOVES microsoft paint with this monitor. :o)

It has performed very nicely with Windows 7 just as promised and we really like how fun it is to use with the touchscreen functions.

I have been using this touch screen monitor for more than a week now, and it is incredible. The function of it is equivalent to, or very close to the performance of an iPad. It is a little less sensitive, but not by much. My big question now is will it prove durable over time?

After working with two monitors for a short period of time I discovered that I love the ability to work (word processing, internet research, document reading, etc.) on my laptop while being able to view my Outlook (calendar, email and contacts) on a second screen to my right. I also found that I hated having to move my mouse cursor (I use a wireless mouse rather than my laptop's touch pad) over to the second monitor to work on Outlook. I thought about getting a touchscreen monitor so I could just reach over to the touchscreen monitor to scroll though my email, contacts and calendar so my cursor would stay in place on my laptop. I ordered the Planar based on the reviews, and after setting it up I found out it didn't quite work the way I wanted. First, I learned that the Planar wants to be the primary monitor. When I set it as the secondary monitor and I touched on the Planar screen, I was actually controlling my laptop screen. That didn't seem to be right so I called Palnar customer support. They first told me that Windows 7 will only allow the Planar to be the primary monitor. I told the Planar guy that if that was the case I may as well send it back. He then told me that some folks were able to "get it to work" as the secondary monitor which would then allow the touchscreen to work as I desired. He made it sound like some kind of work around. He talked me into Windows' Control Panel where there is a feature called Tablet PC that allows you to select which monitor will have the touchscreen function. It is not a "work around" or "get it to work" function as was expressed by the Planar support, but a simple setting change. I did the change and viola, I use the Planar as my second screen and when I touch my email it allows me to scroll and use Outlook just like I wanted. The scroll feature works great. It is just like an iPad, I can flick through my email, double tap to open an email, tap into a field and type my search term, etc. That part works fantastic.

BUT, another problem cropped up. I learned that when I touched the Planar to look at email, my cursor jumped over to the second monitor and I then had to find it and move it back to my laptop screen. That seemed to defeat the very reason I bought the touchscreen. Again I was ready to pack it up and return it. (I didn't really notice this problem during my first call with Planar as I was playing on the touchscreen to make sure that that my finger was controlling the Planar and not my laptop.) I then made a second call to Planar. I wanted to control the Planar with my touch while my cursor stayed on my laptop. I was told it wouldn't work that way in Windows 7 - that Windows 7 would not allow "two cursors," which is what he said I as wanting to do. That made sense, but there sure seemed to be a better solution. Again, I was ready to pack it up for a return. But, the Planar guy told me that there are third party applications that will create a "second" mouse on your computer. Some do it virtually and some will allow an actual second mouse and keyboard to be plugged in and used. (I can't imagine why you would want a second keyboard plugged into a computer, but with two monitors you could actually have two people work on one computer each with their own mouse and keyboard on dual monitors.) The Planar guy googled a few search terms with me and I ended up on download.com at a page for TeamPlayer. The product is by an outfit called "wonderworks." Their website addy is as you would expect. I downloaded TeamPlayer for free and am now able to touch the Planar while my cursor stays on my laptop. I am also able to have my laptop's touchpad control the Planar with a second cursor point on the Planar while my wireless mouse pointer controls the laptop.

All said, after the setup it, it now works exactly like I want it. I can work on my laptop, and then touch my Outlook on the Planar to look through my calendar, email, etc. The touch function is superb. Even when I double click on an email to open and reply it pops up on my laptop for me to type in front of me. I am pleased. I don't know the cost of the TeamPlayer software as it is a free version that I downloaded. I'll let you know if it times me out in a month and requires a purchase. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed.

UPDATE: The TeamPlayer software is a 30 day free trial. I will provide another update when the trial period runs out as to the cost and/or if I am able to locate a free alternative.

I love this monitor, but one thing i dont like is that this monitor doesnt has any slot to plug in the earphones...

I'm using this for 2 weeks now, every day. I was sceptical when I first bought it... for the price.It seemed to good to be true. But I guess, the price of electronics keep falling. OK, the system is still working, and it's working great. I did not have time to set up touchscreen, but using it with Windows7Pro,and it works great.Impressive.Stylish.Easy to move around.