Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I was looking for three particular features in a monitor: (1) LED backlighting; (2) built-in speakers; and (3) flat black color, NOT glossy. I had just about given up, and then I saw the Viewsonic VG2236wm-LED.
This monitor has all the features I was looking for, so I bought it. This is one of the few monitors on the market, perhaps the only one at present, that is NOT glossy black.
The design of the monitor is well-thought-out and aesthetically appealing. With the 1080p resolution, the "picture" is extremely clear and crisp; the color and the uniformity are very good; the built-in speakers sound pretty good; and it's easy to adjust (both display settings e.g., brightness, and mechanically, e.g., tilt, rotation of the screen).
I should also mention that the monitor comes very well packaged.
As it happened, I received the monitor missing one cable, a VGA cable (the other three cables were present). Luckily, it was easy to contact customer service on the phone, and I'm told that a VGA cable is already on the way to me; so it seems that their customer service department is also quite responsive.
********************
Edit: I'm revising my review as I discovered something I don't like about the monitor. I'm downgrading it from 5 to 4 stars, because the stand has an issue, and the documentation is lacking in that regard as well.
The issue involves raising the monitor up a little bit so it can be rotated 90 degrees to go from landscape to portrait mode.
There is a little wire key on the right hand side of the "neck" of the stand that has to be pulled out. But on mine I could not do it by hand, I had to use pliers, because the thing is under spring tension upward.
The best way to do this is to push the monitor down by hand, to reduce the pressure on the key, and then try to pull the key out.
The stand also has a little bit of annoying side-to-side slop when it's in the down (landscape) position.
Viewsonic needs to redesign the stand. An excellent monitor should not be paired up with a lousy stand.
**************************
Edit: My final solution to the stand issue was to buy a 3M Monitor Stand, model MS110MB. It cost me about $50. It's an excellent stand, and although I at first thought the price was a little on the high side, the thing is robust and of high quality, and a perfect match for the monitor. It was a worthwhile investment that can be used with any monitor that has a 75mm or 100mm VESA bolt pattern.
As far as the sound goes, there is no "hum", and the speakers sound just like I expected them to sound - not bad - all things considered. The speakers are obviously not intended to deliver ultra high fidelity, @high power, they're there to provide basic sound for people who just want basic sound - without cluttering up the desktop with speakers, more wires, and a power adapter.
Click Here to see more reviews about:
Viewsonic VG2236WM-LED 22-Inch (21.5-Inch Vis) Ergonomic LED Backlit Monitor with 1920x1080 Resolution - BlackViewSonic's VG2236wm-LED is one of two new members of ViewSonic's new VG36-LED family. Its 22" (21.5" Vis) display with a native 1920x1080 resolution is big enough to replace dual-monitor setups. What makes it even more appealing is the LED backlight for up to 50% energy savings. Monitor is also fully ergonomic with 90° pivot, height adjust, swivel and tilt. The slim bezel design coupled with hidden stereo speakers make VG2236wm-LED a space saver. You can put it on your desk or mount on your wall or on any VESA compliant monitor stand. With Viewsonic's strongest pixel performance guarantee and 3-year warranty, you will have peace of mind in your investment.
Get 32% OFF
Click here for more information about Viewsonic VG2236WM-LED 22-Inch (21.5-Inch Vis) Ergonomic LED Backlit Monitor with 1920x1080 Resolution - Black
