bit-tech Shopping: ViewSonic VLED221WM Black 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor

$299.95 to $525.25 from 9 sellers

1680x1050, 5ms, DVI

The VLED221wm 22-inch Widescreen Computer Display from Viewsonic is a high quality monitor built with prosumers and professionals in mind. The monitor features dual DVI and VGA inputs, a high 1000:1 contrast ratio, a brightness rating of 250cd/m2, and a fast 5ms response time. It features a flat-panel design in a black casing, making it an attractive addition to your desktop. These along with the other features make it a great choice for video editors and graphic designers alike.

bit-tech Review

"We had high hopes for this monitor, but unfortunately few if any were met. Most of all, in this particular implementation, the benefits of LED technology are rather tough to spot. For static image quality, a decent PVA or IPS panel with a CCFL backlight still gives clearly superior results to the VLED221wm's TN-plus-LED combination.

This leaves it in a pretty tricky position because, if we ignore its price for a moment, the Viewsonic VLED221wm is certainly one of the better 22-inch TN screens currently available. It's more vibrant and satisfying than the average dull and dingy budget competitor.

But is it worth twice as much as a conventional 22 incher? In the end, the answer has to be no. It has too many flaws, including relatively poor pixel response and the poorly implemented and non-switchable dynamic contrast technology, and there are too few benefits of the LED backlight, for that.

Nevertheless, we still think Viewsonic deserves kudos for giving it a go with affordable LED technology. That's a lot more than can be said for most monitor makers, who tend to be a pretty conservative and unadventurous bunch. Indeed, the VLED221wm is apparently selling well. Despite its flaws, it's probably just about innovative enough to deserve to do so." - 14th November 2008

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