ViewSonic VX2240w 22-inch Digital/Analog Widescreen LCD Monitor

by ViewSonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 20.1 x 17 inches ; 11 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000XJLQWE
• Item model number: VX2240W
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,212 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Dynamically brilliant widescreen display.
ViewSonic’s 22-inch VX2240w widescreen LCD delivers unparalleled performance with ULTRA-FAST video response as fast as 2ms, 4000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (typical) and Super-HD 1680 X 1050 resolution. Games, HD movies, videos and graphic-intensive applications have never looked better on your desktop. This Vista premium certified widescreen display enhances productivity by allowing you to view two documents side-by-side or to work in two applications without toggling. Connect your game console, DVD player and other components through the DIGITAL (DVI-D) and analog inputs. The Kensington security port provides theft deterrence and the OSD and power lock prevent unauthorized changes to your optimal screen settings.

Features

Full 22 viewable widescreen with 1680 x 1050.

Fast ClearMotiv video response
Video response as fast as 2ms enables HD broadcast-quality video.

4000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (typ)
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.

Amplified Impulse technology
Advanced Amplified Impulse technology accelerates grayscale transitions for superior motion video and gaming.

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

PC and Mac compatible

Energy Star TCO'03 and ENERGY STAR qualified

Product Description

ViewSonic 22" VX2240w widescreen LCD delivers unparalleled performance with ULTRA-FAST video response as fast as 2ms, 4000:1 DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO (typ) and SUPER-HD 1680X1050 RESOLUTION. Games, HD movies, videos and graphic-intensive applications have never looked better on your desktop. This Vista premium certified widescreen display enhances productivity by allowing you to view two documents side-by-side or to work in two applications without toggling. Connect your game console, DVD player and other components through the DIGITAL (DVI-D) AND ANALOG INPUTS. The Kensington security port provides theft deterrence and the OSD and power lock prevent unauthorized changes to your optimal screen settings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 5 Star monitor with extremely annoying problem., September 21, 2008

By 

Who (Trinidad W.I.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ViewSonic VX2240w 22-inch Digital/Analog Widescreen LCD Monitor (Electronics)

Bought this monitor after doing a lot of research on which monitor to get. My first choice was a Samsung 226BW but after reading about quality control issues with the lcd panel on those I decided to go with the Viewsonic since it had the best color reproduction and fast response time.
This monitor is great as long as you keep the dynamic contrast feature off and configure your video card's gamma setting properly(my 8800GT had to be set to 10% gamma). The problem is that dynamic contrast will turn itself back on whenever the monitor goes to standby mode, turned off or changes resolution. The menu will show that it is off but it is actually on since turning it on and off in the menu will then make it actually off. It's very easy to see when its on by looking at skin tones....they look horrible with dynamic contrast turned on.
I bought the 19 inch version to this monitor at the same time and that one does not have this problem. I was going to send the 22 inch back but I'm out of the US and it would cost too much to send back. I've learned to live with the problem and every time I sit at the computer I make sure to turn the dynamic contrast on and back off.

Settings that give me the best picture quality are:
Monitor brigthness = 15
Monitor Contrast = 65
Monitor Dynamic Contrast = Off
Monitor Color Adjust = 6500K
Video Card(Nvidia 8800GT) Gamma = 0% to 10%
Video Card(Nvidia 8800GT) Brightness and Contrast = 50%

39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful monitor., January 4, 2008

By 

Michael D. Jordan "The Farminator" (Beloit, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ViewSonic VX2240w 22-inch Digital/Analog Widescreen LCD Monitor (Electronics)

The monitor setup was straightforward-one note though, I was replacing an old 19" ViewSonic so I was already familiar with their menu system. No stuck pixels, I don't notice any light or dark bands.

Colors are good, text is crisp and clear. Resolution is excellent, it's going to be fun trying to fill up all the extra real estate, there's room for all but my biggest spreadsheets.

On games: the big screen and high resolution and fast response time has left my kids envious, and the neighbor kids, and most anyone else who's seen it.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, March 19, 2008

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Secrent (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ViewSonic VX2240w 22-inch Digital/Analog Widescreen LCD Monitor (Electronics)

Wow!! What a treat having the ViewSonic VX2240w 22' LCD Monitor. Was a fantastic price, easy hookup, and not a single problem. I just love Viewsonic! I upgraded from my 19" Viewsonic LCD monitor, which was 2 yrs. old and totally troublefree, to this 22" to enhance my gameplaying. Just fantastic. I also recently bought my wife a ViewSonic 22" TV monitor, which we just love. You can't beat ViewSonic's price, features, dependability, and ease of use and installation. Sure, if you want to spend $600 or more for the very best brand that it is out there you might get a little better performance, but believe me, I researched alot of different manufacturers before I made this VX2240w purchase, and I couldn't find anything better that fit my needs, esp. price!! I play World of Warcraft, and it has taken on a whole new dimension with this monitor. Can't go wrong with this monitor.