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Manufacturer: ViewSonic Part number: VX2255WMB
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- The 22-inch ViewSonic VX2255wmb features a wide-screen display framed by a consumer-friendly, piano-black bezel, but it lacks the extra video ports consumers can rightfully expect to find on an LCD these days. Its image quality is excellent, however, and it boasts a built-in Webcam and microphone.
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CNET editors' review
ViewSonic VX2255wmb price range: $330.40 - $338.36
- Reviewed by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 08/27/2007
The good: Excellent image quality; integrated Webcam and microphone; headphone jack; base swivels 360 degrees.
The bad: Only DVI and VGA video inputs; no downstream USB ports; no height adjustment or pivot; base could be sturdier; glossy bezel prone to smudges and glare; brutally bad speakers.
The bottom line: The 22-inch ViewSonic VX2255wmb features a wide-screen display framed by a consumer-friendly, piano-black bezel, but it lacks the extra video ports consumers can rightfully expect to find on an LCD these days. Its image quality is excellent, however, and it boasts a built-in Webcam and microphone.
User reviews
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Awesome 22" monitor
by ldmpsu on July 19, 2007
Pros: Headphone jack, 1.3 mp camera & mic built in
Cons: No spare usb ports provided
Summary: I just bought for $300 at Costco, upgrading from a flat 22" NEC FP1350 CRT: It was hard to believe it actually has a better picture than the NEC & ...
Summary: I just bought for $300 at Costco, upgrading from a flat 22" NEC FP1350 CRT: It was hard to believe it actually has a better picture than the NEC & a lot more space on screen & off (I actually have room on my desk now) Excellent for CAD applications & watching movies too. No complaints here.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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One Awesome LCD!!!
by gb387 on July 10, 2007
Pros: Crystal clear, swivel/height/tilt adjustments, great looking piano black finish
Cons: No USB ports, speakers have poor sound quality
Summary: I moved from a 17" Sony CRT that I was very happy with to the Viewsonic and this is exactly what I wanted!
The monitor took a little time to ...Summary: I moved from a 17" Sony CRT that I was very happy with to the Viewsonic and this is exactly what I wanted!
The monitor took a little time to get looking its best, for some reason when I initially set up the monitor I was getting blurry text. Over a couple days I adjusted various setting with my video cards software now the monitor looks perfect, crystal clear and sharp!
The on screen display is easy to use and understand. Built in web cam might come in handy and appears to work quite well, I would rather have a couple USB ports over the web cam. Very adjustable with swivel, tilt and height adjustments. Awesome looking gloss black finish to the entire monitor is hard to beat and this is one of Viewsonics best looking monitors! The built in speakers work but are almost worthless, I didn't buy it for the speakers.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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You cannot find a better picture quality
by dhirajsrathi on December 5, 2008
Pros: Excellent Application that comes with the camera, 1.3 MP is best in the class, picture quality is best in the class, have'nt seen any backlight bleeding yet, built in mic, speakers, headset, doesnt get any better than this
Cons: cannot keep fingerprint/ wipe marks off the body, needs sturdier base (mabye metalic)
Summary: Very upscale display at a not to bad price, people are selling at for various prices, but 22" is the way to go, 19 is almost obsolete now. Watch TV ...
Summary: Very upscale display at a not to bad price, people are selling at for various prices, but 22" is the way to go, 19 is almost obsolete now. Watch TV with your TV Tuner card, do not need a second bedroom / office TV if you have good speakers with your PC since TV Tuners are cheap
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Awesomely Awesome
by jgj925 on March 2, 2008
Pros: affordable, awesome features
Cons: The webcam should have more megapixels
Summary: this is an awwwweeesomee monitor
22" of awesomeness
It is very clear and easy to install
its plug and use
although you have to install the webcam softwareSummary: this is an awwwweeesomee monitor
22" of awesomeness
It is very clear and easy to install
its plug and use
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great monitor! im buying another one real soon so i can have 2 of them!
by imtheprez on February 14, 2008
Pros: good quality
Cons: not enough ports
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Best monitor for the money.
by Subaru41 on January 25, 2008
Pros: Webcam, Mic, adjustable height. Beautiful piano black finish
Cons: No HDMI input.
Summary: DONT LISTEN TO CNET'S REVIEW. first of all you can adjust the hight on the monitor. There is a locking pin on the back you have to take out. ...
Summary: DONT LISTEN TO CNET'S REVIEW. first of all you can adjust the hight on the monitor. There is a locking pin on the back you have to take out. I dont know why they say you cant. How long did they use this monitor at all. Did they do there review in 2 seconds. Shows you what kind of people do there reviews.
I have had this monitor for 6 months without any dead pixels and it is a great gaming monitor, and the mic works great in games. The webcam is is great for taking pics and videos. the monitor swivels left and right.
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Beautiful, flexible, incomplete Mac support
by Cloetus on January 22, 2008
Pros: Sharp, bright, huge
Cons: Microphone not supported on Mac, no USB out
Summary: I got this at the CompUSA slash-and-burn sale ($280 + tax). Contrary to review, is height adjustable. I was pleasantly surprised that the webcam works for the Mac over USB, but ...
Summary: I got this at the CompUSA slash-and-burn sale ($280 + tax). Contrary to review, is height adjustable. I was pleasantly surprised that the webcam works for the Mac over USB, but the Mic doesn't. Alas.
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great, bright, beautiful picture
by caffein8d on October 15, 2007
Pros: cheap (@costco), and a great picture. Looks good on the desk. Builtin webcam is decent
Cons: only 720P HD, but I mostly watch HD on a big screen tv anyway
Summary: Who needs s-video? Component would be nice, but not a big deal to me.
Summary: Who needs s-video? Component would be nice, but not a big deal to me.
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Save your money and the headache
by farseer911 on January 6, 2008
Pros: Big and Bright
Cons: Warranty Bogus
Summary: While out of the Box the colors were acceptable for the average user, it does need color calibration. But beware. IF YOU USE A DEVICE THAT ATTACHES TO YOUR MONITOR ...
Summary: While out of the Box the colors were acceptable for the average user, it does need color calibration. But beware. IF YOU USE A DEVICE THAT ATTACHES TO YOUR MONITOR SCREEN TO CALIBRATE, YOU VOID YOUR WARRANTY. I had a brand new one out of the box. color calibrated it. the coating started coming off with an "approved brand" cleaner. The brands website carried the approval of viewsonic and was non ammonia or alcohol based. I contacted viewsonic, they said that they only recommend cleaning their screens with approved cleaners, yet they do not endorse any products to clean their screens, and thus cleaning constitutes customer abuse. Also attaching color calibration devices also constitutes customer abuse and voids the warranty. Then they attach this information to the serial number and if you call again they hang up on you saying that this issue was gone over with you and is settled 'click'.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: ViewSonic
- Part number: VX2255WMB
- Description: ViewSonic's 22" VX2255wmb widescreen LCD delivers the ultimate in premium and desktop entertainment with its, panoramic widescreen aspect ratio. Designed for power gamers, Internet users and movie fans, these displays will amaze you with the blur-free images delivered by super-fast ClearMotiv 5ms video response. The integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam connects you to your family and friends via the Internet like never before. This display is also great for business applications that require working in two applications or two full-page documents simultaneously. Finished in premium glossy piano-black, this display brings style and excitement to any desktop.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Display Type LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 22 in
- Viewable Size 22 in
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers ,
Microphone ,
Camera - Aspect Ratio 16:10,
Widescreen - Native Resolution 1680 x 1050
- Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm
- Brightness 280 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
- Color Support 16.7 million colors
- Response Time 3 ms
- Vertical Refresh Rate 85 Hz
- Horizontal Refresh Rate 82 kHz
- Video Bandwidth 165 MHz
- Horizontal Viewing Angle 170
- Vertical Viewing Angle 170
- Screen Coating Anti-glare
- Color Temperature 9300K,
5400K,
7500K,
6500K - Controls & Adjustments H-size,
Color temperature,
Input select,
Sharpness,
H/V position,
Brightness,
Contrast - Features sRGB color management,
HDCP,
OnView,
OptiSync,
Dynamic Structure Technology,
ClearMotiv - Color High-gloss piano black
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 20.7 in x 8.9 in x 17.8 in
- Weight 13 lbs
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Contrast Ratio 918:1
- Maximum Brightness 267.89 cd/m2
Audio
- Type speaker(s) - Stereo - Integrated
- Output Power / Channel 2 Watt
Input
- Type None
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,
1 x Audio line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm,
1 x USB upstream Mechanical
- Display Position Adjustments Tilt,
Swivel,
Height - Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Cables Included 1 x DVI cable,
1 x VGA cable,
1 x Audio cable,
1 x USB cable - Backlight Life 40,000 hour(s)
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified,
C-Tick,
TUV GS,
VCCI,
WEEE,
BSMI,
ISO 14001,
CCC,
cUL,
MPR II,
UL,
GOST,
TUV Ergo,
ISO 9001,
PSB,
ISO 13406-2,
NOM,
CB,
SASO,
TUV S,
RoHS Power
- Power Supply Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 45 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 2 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Included Software ViewSonic Wizard
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse ViewSonic products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:ViewSonic
- Address:
381 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789-0708 - Phone: 1-800-688-6688
