ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor (21.6 Viewable) Digital/Analog

by ViewSonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 20.1 x 17 inches ; 8.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VRTG02
• Item model number: VA2226W
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,789 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 2, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Feature-rich performance and value.
ViewSonic’s 22-inch (21.6" VIS ) VA2226w LCD brings high-performance, widescreen displays to users on a budget. In addition to super-high 1680 x 1050 resolution for brilliant HD viewing, this 22-inch LCD delivers extreme clarity and amazing color with 2000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (typical) and fast ClearMotiv 5ms video response. Enjoy beautiful graphics and view spreadsheets in unbelievable clarity. Enhance your desktop with the stylish, slim-bezel design and enhance your productivity with the ability to view two full-size document side-by-side or work in multiple applications simultaneously. Only 2.4-inch deep without the stand, this display’s VESA wall-mount compliance allows the VA2226w to fit beautifully into any office decor. Desktop users can enjoy panoramic performance without breaking their budgets.

Features

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 22" (21.6" VIS ) VA2226w LCD brings high-performance, widescreen displays to users on a budget. In addition to super-high 1680x1050 resolution for brilliant HD viewing, this 22-inch LCD delivers EXTREME CLARITY AND AMAZING COLOR with 2000:1 DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO (typ) and fast ClearMotiv 5ms video response. Enjoy beautiful graphics and view spreadsheets in unbelievable clarity. 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. Only 2.4" deep without the stand, this display VESA wall-mount compliance allows the VA2226w to fit beautifully into any office décor. Desktop users can enjoy panoramic performance without breaking their budgets.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great monitor at a great price, November 9, 2007

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Deuk (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor (21.6 Viewable) Digital/Analog (Electronics)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Price, January 11, 2009

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wkevinw "wkevinw" - See all my reviews

This review is from: ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor (21.6 Viewable) Digital/Analog (Electronics)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great!!, July 21, 2008

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Computer Geek (NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor (21.6 Viewable) Digital/Analog (Electronics)

This is the second Viewsonic monitor that we have bought. Both are great. The wide screen is the best for the gamer in the family, or just showing off the pictures I have taken. I would recommend this monitor to anyone that wants a high quality product for a reasonable price.