ViewSonic VX2235wm 22" Monitor
Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp. Part number: VX2235WM
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- Bottom Line:
- The Viewsonic VX2235wm isn't the best performer and it's not packed with extras, but it's worth a look, thanks to its size and relatively low price.
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CNET editors' review
ViewSonic VX2235wm 22" Monitor price range: $241.58
- Reviewed by: CNET Labs
- Edited by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Reviewed on: 11/07/2006
The good: Relatively inexpensive; built-in speakers; stylish design.
The bad: Mediocre performance; height not fully adjustable; limited video connectivity.
The bottom line: The Viewsonic VX2235wm isn't the best performer and it's not packed with extras, but it's worth a look, thanks to its size and relatively low price.
Design
The overall design of the Viewsonic VX2235wm is attractive, distinguished by its glossy black finish. While we liked the look, we had a few quibbles with its overall usability. The adjustments options are lacking; while the panel can tilt forward two degrees and back five, it can't swivel or pivot. The height is also nonadjustable at 3.65 inches above the desktop--we find that at least 4 inches fits the average user better. We also thought the buttons on the display were a little too small--we had to use our fingernails to be able to press them. On the upside, we were pleased that the ports in the back were easily accessible.
Mounted on the bottom of the display are two 2.5-watt speakers. Don't expect any miracles from them--they'll suffice for an occasional Web clip or game, but we found dialogue from movies difficult to hear, especially during quiet scenes. As you might expect, music sounded tinny and lacked bass. We liked the addition of the speakers for occasional audio needs, but would have also liked to have seen a headphone jack.
Manufacturer's specs
- Resolution: 1,680x1,050
- Dot pitch: 0.282 mm
- Pixel-response rate: 5ms
- Contrast ratio: 700:1
- Viewing angle: 170 degrees horizontal, 160 degrees vertical
- Connectivity: DVI, VGA, Audio
- Not HDCP compliant
- Included DVI, VGA and speaker cables
Performance
With the low list price, you might expect that the Viewsonic VX2235wm skips on performance, and you'd be right. The VX2235wm got a score of 69 on CNET Labs' DisplayMate-based tests, which is low compared to other similarly sized LCD displays we've tested. The VX2235wm's colors looked washed out compared to the Asus PW201's; this was evident in movies and games, as well as our DisplayMate tests. In DVD playback, we also noticed significant visible flicker noise, as well as ghosting that was more than we are used to seeing in some scenes--although we saw no ghosting in games. It wasn't all bad news, however, as the system excelled at our tests that expose color banding, with transitions from dark to light intensity looking seamless and smooth. Text readability was good as well, and we found text crisp down to 6.8 font size.
While the mediocre performance is disappointing, we have to note that the other similarly sized displays to which the Viewsonic was compared cost several hundred dollars more. While professionals, imaging enthusiasts, and videophiles will certainly want to look elsewhere, those looking to just get some extra screen real estate probably won't mind the shortcomings and can save a few bucks over the competitors. On the other hand, if you're willing to sacrifice some screen size, there are better performers in the price range, such as the excellent and relatively cheap Viewsonic VX2025wm.
Viewsonic backs the VX2235 with the industry standard three-year warranty on parts, labor, and the backlight, and there is also an option to buy an extended warranty. ViewSonic's support site has an e-mail support form, a Q&A knowledge portal, white papers, and driver downloads. Toll-free phone support is available 24/7, but you must go through Virtual Support Assistant to get the number.
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User reviews
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No. Don't waste your time.
by squizzer on December 23, 2006
Pros: Looks nice on the outside.
Cons: Problems with this one... Direct form ViewSonic tech support.
Summary: I had high hopes for this monitor, especially at this price. I purchased this monitor from Costco for $350.00 U.S.. Got it home, hooked it up and no ...
Summary: I had high hopes for this monitor, especially at this price. I purchased this monitor from Costco for $350.00 U.S.. Got it home, hooked it up and no signal from the digital port. hooked it up via VGA and DVI, it worked but only in analog. I could not get a digital signal to the monitor via DVI.
So I called ViewSonic tech support and after trying a work around to no avail, the tech support rep told me to return the monitor and suggested I upgrade to a more expensive model. I asked her if there were known issues with this model, and she informed me that there were numerous issues with the VX2235wm. I don't know if it's just the batch that Costco has at a reduced price, but it was a real pain and let-down.
So first thing tomorrow I'm returning it, and the search continues. I guess you get what you pay for. Don't waste your time with this one.5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great picture
by Major Pain51 on October 16, 2006
Pros: Picture, speed and no dead pixels.
Cons: Stand, buttons, minor back light bleed.
Summary: I have been searching and researching an LCD monitor for several months. The picture on this monitor is one of the best I have seen, in store displays. The contrast ...
Summary: I have been searching and researching an LCD monitor for several months. The picture on this monitor is one of the best I have seen, in store displays. The contrast is even across the whole screen and it shows details very evenly, The brightness is capable of more than you would need. There were no dead or stuck pixels. The stand is very sturdy and locks tight onto the monitor case. The bezel is well made and assembled. The "OptiClolor Mode" Standard, Text,Cinema,game,portrait,scenery and vivid settings are all very different and usefull. The speakers are not what I would call HIFI nor very loud. The panel control buttons are very thin and resesed and hard to find in the dark. The stand raises the screen very high. The bottom of the screen is 6 1/4" high and the top of the screen is 17 3/4" high. My computer stand has a pull out tray for the keyboard, a desk top(surface) and then a shelf 4 3/8" above, that holds the monitor, unfortunatly this makes me look up, tilting my head back to see the top of the screen,22+"high. Therefore I either have to cut off the monitor shelf and set the unit on the desk surface or look at the other monitor I was considering, a Samsung Vx2235wm, which has an adjustable stand but acording to professional reviews some backlight bleed isssues.
This Viewsonic monitor has a better picture than any of thier other monitors I have seen and no dark or overly bright spots on the screen. The game "Vietcong" looks great and plays the same as my old 16" CTX crt.
The buttons on this monitor can be activated with an unused pencil erasor and unless the height of the screen is an issue I would say this monitor rates a 8 out of ten.
Other models I have considered BenQ, Acer and Samsung, all with the same specs and in the same price range.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good Buy & Good Choice
by Sorco on October 17, 2006
Pros: Picture, Design & Price
Cons: Control buttons and a hot pixel
Summary: Overall a smart buy & good value. Picked mine up at Costco for $299. A wide screen is nice for game-play and has default color settings for games, movies, etc. ...
Summary: Overall a smart buy & good value. Picked mine up at Costco for $299. A wide screen is nice for game-play and has default color settings for games, movies, etc.
Computer monitors are competitive so I beleive they all perform well. Since you are reading this to see the minor differences, below is me just being picky:
1. The control buttons work fine, but they are small recessed slivers that are difficult to press.
2. My only real compliant is a pesky "hot pixel" that shines red. The company's quality control should have caught it.
3. As the previous comment mentions, I too have a slight white shadow bleeding from the blacklight around the screen edges. However, I only notice this on a black screen. It's fine once an image is displyed.
Again, I like this monitor and would have no problems purchasing another one.4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not my cup of tea.
by rhsmith on March 28, 2007
Pros: Good picture
Cons: Too much aspect distortion.
Summary: The wide screen is good for spreadsheets, if this is your primary application. I just couldn't adapt to the distracting glossy black base frame.
Found I could not eliminate ...Summary: The wide screen is good for spreadsheets, if this is your primary application. I just couldn't adapt to the distracting glossy black base frame.
Found I could not eliminate aspect distortion in many programs, particularly games like Gutter Ball and Links 2003. Bowling ball looks like a football and Sergio is 100 lbs overweight. I assume this is a software problem, but ViewSonic should acknowledge the shortfall. I use a G-force 5200 graphics card and have tried every tweak available, to no avail. After 1 week of use I developed double vision to the point I had to close one eye to get a good visual. Back went the VX2235wm to Costco. I now use a Sceptre 20" standard size. Works fine and my vision is back to normal.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I'm loving it!
by MrTommy on January 28, 2007
Pros: Clear picture, big screen.
Cons: None, in my opinion.
Summary: I upgraded to this monitor when we completely refurbished our home office/computer room. My huge 19" CRT monitor was too long in the back to fit into the space ...
Summary: I upgraded to this monitor when we completely refurbished our home office/computer room. My huge 19" CRT monitor was too long in the back to fit into the space we allowed so this gave me an excuse to go on the hunt for a flat screen, 'skinny' monitor. Costco was the first place we looked and there it was... We paid $329 for it and I'm totally satisfied. One of my favorite games is Blackhawk Down and it runs it perfectly. I upgraded my video card about two years ago and luckily it had a digital plug on it. So I'm able to use this monitor in digital mode - and it's great.
It just takes some getting used to all the 'real estate' you have in front of you. I can open two Firefox browser pages simultaneously with no problem. I just LOVE this monitor. I'm sure 'videophyles' can find something to carp about, but I'd consider myself an average computer user, and as such, I'm totally thrilled with my new Viewsonic monitor!!!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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works for me just fine
by woodyb61 on September 12, 2007
Pros: big!!! for someone just getting off a 15" laptop monitor
Cons: hd title may be some what miss leading
Summary: I have been using the Presario 15" monitor on my laptop and perhaps it's old eyes catching up with me but the larger screen helps big time.
After looking ...Summary: I have been using the Presario 15" monitor on my laptop and perhaps it's old eyes catching up with me but the larger screen helps big time.
After looking into a number of large screens on the market I found for the dollar one can not go wrong, when it comes to speadsheet and daily browsing, however, perhaps this is just a hardware issue, I have not managed to see that greatly expected high def. picture as advertised on the box. I managed to aquire the res 1680X1050 but perhaps I have to upgrade on my graphics in order to do so?
Can anyone out there help me?
Running with XP Home, AMD Turion64 Moble.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Faultless.
by wattgn on July 23, 2007
Pros: Good build quality, reasonable speakers, large base, good height, BIG!
Cons: none I can think of
Summary: I had ordered a Samsung 206BW but after looking at the monitors I decided the build and looks of the viewsonic was better and the height was just right with ...
Summary: I had ordered a Samsung 206BW but after looking at the monitors I decided the build and looks of the viewsonic was better and the height was just right with a huge base on it. It also had speakers which are handy as if I want big volume then I put on the headphones.
The quality is faultless, although I don't have special tools to rate this stuff I can't see any evidence of uneven backlighting, or colours not matching properly. Video playback is pretty well perfect.
It is funny some reviews of this monitor say the quality is mediocre and the speakers are crap but I think that the monitors must vary as I have NO issues with mine.
I bought it in Perth for $360AUD which was pretty good.
I found the display is made by Chi Mei the same manufacter as the Samsung 206BW(we get Chi Mei here in Australia).
I have one big very sharp 22 inch monitor now and my old 17 inch TFT as a second monitor which is great.
I have to give the monitor a rating of 10 as I can't think of anything wrong with it.
Sorry.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Poor Quality Monitor
by duaneparadis on June 14, 2007
Pros: Decentt image quality for price
Cons: Dead pixels
Summary: Returned first monitor that had a few dead pixels after a couple days of use. Second monitor is now littered with dead pixels and flickering pixels after one weeks worth ...
Summary: Returned first monitor that had a few dead pixels after a couple days of use. Second monitor is now littered with dead pixels and flickering pixels after one weeks worth of usage. Planning on returning second one to Circuit City and buying another brand.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not exactly the best
by digitol on May 23, 2007
Pros: big display
Cons: mediocre quality, annoying humming noise.
Summary: I must say I had higher expectation for this monitor, given the fact that Viewsonic has earned its reputation over the years (I own a couple of Viewsonic CRTs). This ...
Summary: I must say I had higher expectation for this monitor, given the fact that Viewsonic has earned its reputation over the years (I own a couple of Viewsonic CRTs). This is my first Viewsonic LCD of five LCDs in total. Compared with others I have used (Sony, Dell, Samsung, Princeton), VX2235wm is ranked right around the middle.
The bottom line: if you can find something else better, go for it!
The contrast isn't the best, but for non-graphic intensive use, it's OK.
One thing that is annoying to me is the loud humming noise, possibly from the transformer inside the monitor. It's louder than my PC's noise!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Do not waste your money, bought 3, 2 do not work
by mdhwright on August 18, 2009
Pros: one monitor works
Cons: Bought 3 monitors 10/08 from Quill, 1 stopped working the 10/08 Quill did replace, another one stopped working in 05/09, Called View Sonic Customer service 5 times, emailed and faxed info twice. They claim they could not find the info I sent.
Summary: Monitors are not made to las
Summary: Monitors are not made to las
Specifications
- Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.
- Part number: VX2235WM
- Description: With the VX2235wm 22" wide-screen LCD, ViewSonic sets new standards in style and video performance. See the difference with movies in 16: 10 wide-screen format for the ultimate viewing experience. Immerse yourself in games with the breathtaking large screen size. Enjoy high brightness and contrast levels and wide viewing angles, which generate bright, vivid, detailed images. And even fast-action movies and games are free from blurs or ghosting thanks to a super-fast response time of 5ms. Analog and Digital inputs offer the maximum in connectivity options; built-in multimedia speakers offer the greatest ease of use. Furthermore, with its eye-catching slim bezel styling, the VX2235wm is a design statement that will grace any home or office.
General
- Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
- TFT Technology TN
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
- Width 20.6 in
- Depth 9.6 in
- Height 19 in
- Weight 13.2 lbs
Image
- Image Color Temperature 5400K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, Adjustable
- Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10
- Image brightness 280 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
- Max horizontal view angle 170
- Max vertical view angle 160
Display
- Diagonal Size 22 in - Widescreen
- Viewable Size 22 in
- Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050
- Color Support Up to 16.2 million colors
- Max Sync Rate (V x H) 85 Hz x 82 KHz
- Video Bandwidth 150 MHz
- Response Time 5 ms
- Controls / Adjustments H-size, Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness, H/V position, Input select, Color temperature
- Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
- Display Screen Coating Anti-glare
- Video Output None
- Backlight Life 40,000 hour(s)
- Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
- Features ViewMatch, ClearMotiv, sRGB color management
Video Input
- Analog Video Signal RGB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Speaker(s) - Stereo - Integrated
- Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel 2.5 Watt
Input Device
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x DVI cable, 1 x VGA cable, 1 x Audio cable
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
- Features Wall mountable, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards CB, CE, GOST, RoHS, SASO, WEEE, MPR II, ISO 9001, TUV Ergo, ISO 14001
Power
- Power device form factor Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Operational power consumption 48 Watt
- Operational power consumption (standby) 1 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software type ViewSonic Wizard
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 41 °F
- Max operating temperature 95 °F
- Operating humidity range 20 - 80%
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years, Limited warranty - LCD panel - 3 years
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.viewsonic.com/
- Address:
381 Brea Canyon Rd.
Walnut, CA 91789 - Phone: 909-444-8888
- Email: vstech@viewsonic.com
- Fax: 909-468-1202
