Customer Reviews

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

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

I had this monitor for 3 years. Worked fine until a day ago when it started going to sleep after 5 minutes. Then after 4 minutes then three. Now it only stays on for 2 seconds then goes to sleep. I would not recommend this monitor. Of course my situation my be unique, but must warn you of my experience. I won't be buying another viewsonic.

I've had this screen for over 2 years and its still clear and bright. Love it.

After my old 19" CRT monitor died on me I had to find a replacement and started reading a lot of reviews. This one was my final choice because it was the best bang for my buck. This is a great monitor. Has a large brilliant screen with DVI access. Has a good sturdy base which adjusts only the tilt angle, but not the height. The monitor arrived in perfect condition with no dead pixels or problems. The DVI port is being used which makes for a much clearer more colorful picture. Even with the VGA hookup it provides a nice clean look, especially when compared to a CRT type monitor. I received a $30. mail in rebate back from Viewsonic within 3 months. Viewsonic has a good warranty with their products as well. Monitor hooked right up out of the box and the software install was optional. This didn't include a DVI cable, but it was okay since I had an extra lying around. I like everything about this monitor from the colors to the base design. Overall this a good value and a nice looking monitor.

Arrived on time..... worked as advertised......what else is there to say...Thank you....
Oh yes,....the box was quite badly damaged but the product survived intact.

My first flat screen monitor. After years of a 17" CRT this monitor is impressive. Very clear, easy to read text, with bright colors. It worked right out of the box. I'm very satisified with both the price and performance.