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Reviews: 20-inch wide-screen LCDs
ViewSonic VG2230wm
Size (inches): 22 • Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050 • Adjustments: Multiple adjustments • Contrast Ratio: 700:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 14.5 • Price When Reviewed: $319
ViewSonic VG2230wm (Front)
ViewSonic VG2230wm (Front)
ViewSonic VG2230wm
ViewSonic VG2230wm
79.5 Good
Last updated
December 10, 2007
Test Center Reviewed by
Roy Santos
Pros
  • Fully swiveling base
  • Height adjustment
Cons
  • Wire bolt to lock monitor stand
  • So-so speakers
Pricing: Inexpensive: $319 (12/10/2007)
Performance: Very Good: 80
Features: Very Good: 83
Design: Good: 75
Pricing
Inexpensive: $319  
Performance
Very Good: 80  
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 79.8 
Text Score 79.5 
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Very Good 
DVD Motion Test Result Very Good 
Gaming Motion Test Result Very Good 
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 180 
Features
Very Good: 83  
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 22 
Resolution (pixels) 1680 by 1050 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 280 
Contrast Ratio 700:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 170 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 160 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds)
Type of Pixel Response Time Rise-and-fall 
Panel Technology Twisted nematic 
Panel Manufacturer CMO 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.28 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height Yes 
Pivot No 
Swivel Yes 
Adjustments Multiple adjustments 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 9.8 
Height (inches) 17.2 
Width (inches) 20.4 
Weight (pounds) 14.5 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black, silver 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type Yes 
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met EnergyStar 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption
Downstream USB ports
Upstream USB ports
Cable Card Ready No 
TV Tuner No 
Inputs
Composite No 
Primary Color Controls Yes 
HDTV Tuner No 
Interfaces Analog and digital 
VGA Yes 
DVI Yes 
S-Video No 
HDMI No 
Component No 
Included Hardware Power cable, VGA cable, DVI cable, audio cable 
Included Software ViewSonic Wizard CD 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) Three 
Parts Warranty (years) Three 
Weekday Support Hours 24 
Saturday Support Hours
Sunday Support Hours
Toll-Free Support Yes 
Design
Good: 75  

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