ViewSonic VX2255wmb Review

Reviews of the ViewSonic VX2255wmb

6.9

CNET Review

August 28, 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.

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9.5

alaTest.com

By alaTest | January 7, 2009

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 74/100 and users 84/100. Comparing these reviews to 66581 other Monitors reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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8.0

itp.net

By Jason Saundalkar | October 13, 2008

Review Summary: Though not perfect out of the box, the brightness issue can be corrected. It's a shame the same can't be said for the monitor's control buttons.

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7.0

techradar.com

Review Summary: Viewsonic delivers good value at this price point, but the VX2255wmb is unlikely to set your heart racing

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8.0

techtree.com

Review Summary: The sturdy base features the same paint job as on the monitor, and allows you to tilt the screen up and down by 15 degrees. The anti-glare panel has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a dynamic contrast ratio of 4000:1. Maximum screen brightness is 300

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Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.

Part number: VX2255WMB

General

Display Type Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Microphone, Camera
Width 20.7 in
Depth 8.9 in
Height 17.8 in
Weight 13 lbs
Enclosure Color High-gloss piano black

Display

Diagonal Size 22 in - Widescreen
Viewable Size 22 in
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm
Max Resolution 1680 x 1050
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Max Sync Rate (V x H) 85 Hz x 82 KHz
Video Bandwidth 165 MHz
Response Time 3 ms
Controls / Adjustments Input select, Contrast, Color temperature, Brightness, H/V position, H-size, Sharpness
Display Positions Adjustments Swivel, Height, Tilt
Display Screen Coating Anti-glare
Backlight Life 40,000 hour(s)
Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
Features HDCP, Dynamic Structure Technology, OptiSync, OnView, SRGB color management, ClearMotiv

Image

Image Color Temperature 6500K, Adjustable, 9300K, 7500K, 5400K
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 170

Video Input

Analog video signal RGB
Digital video standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

Contrast Ratio 918:1
Maximum Brightness 267.89 cd/m2

Audio Output

Type Speaker(s) - Stereo - Integrated
Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel 2 Watt

Input Device

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, 1 x USB upstream, 1 x Audio line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

Power

Power device form factor Internal
Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Operational power consumption 45 Watt
Operational power consumption (standby) 2 Watt

Miscellaneous

Cables Included 1 x USB cable, 1 x VGA cable, 1 x DVI cable, 1 x Audio cable
Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)

Software / System Requirements

Software type ViewSonic Wizard

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & support type 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years

Environmental Standards

EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Environmental Parameters

Min operating temperature 32 ?F
Max operating temperature 104 ?F
Operating humidity range 10 - 90%

Compliances

Compliant Standards PSB, CUL, C-Tick, UL, VCCI, CE, GOST, CCC, CB, WEEE, TUV S, TUV Ergo, NOM, BSMI, RoHS, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, MPR II, SASO, ISO 13406-2, TUV GS, FCC Class B certified