Recently I was looking for a new
computer monitor to go with my Lenovo H50 desktop. Originally I
wanted a monitor that would be big enough for dual screen without
having to use a 2nd monitor. After comparing many
different monitors in store, I first decided on a 27inch AOC. The AOC was
huge, but the problem was the resolution was still 1920 X 1080. This
is full HD resolution but spread out over 27 inches it really just
makes everything bigger and does not actually give you more room. I
found it was too large for single screen and too small for dual
screen so I ended up returning the AOC.
While searching for a replacement, I decided I would go with the same resolution but with a smaller
monitor. The ViewSonic VX2270SMH caught my eye. It is a 22inch (21.5
viewable) IPS monitor with built in speakers. I really liked the
design of this monitor and the fact that it was HDMI compatible and
even came with the HDMI cable included. It can also be hooked up by
the included VGA cable or by DVI connection.
I was not able to find any local stores
that had it in stock so I took a chance and ordered it online without
having seen it in person. As soon as it arrived, I was excited! Upon
opening it, I could already tell I loved it even before turning it
on. Attaching the base was very easy and does not require any tools.
It has a sturdy base and a tilt feature that makes it easy to adjust the angle.
I hooked it up to my computer with the HDMI cable and
turned it on. As soon as the background image came up, all I could
say was “Wow!” It looked so clear and realistic. Compared to the
27in AOC, the ViewSonic picture seemed a lot more crisp and had a
better color balance. Video playback was smooth and clear as well.
I tried out the built in image
adjustments and made a few tweaks to the brightness but overall the
picture looked great right from the start. The adjustment buttons are
on the base of the monitor and are touch sensitive. They can be kind
of hard to reach because they are down low so you kind of have to
duck down to see them.
The sound did not work right away, but
I installed the drivers that came with and selected the right audio
output and then they were good to go. The sound is pretty good for
monitor speakers. It has SRS software which helps optimize the sound
for best performance. It also has audio in out ports to plug in
headphones or speakers. I tested it with headphones and found there
to be a little white noise present, so I ended up plugging the
headphone directly to the computer for best sound quality.
So far I have been using the monitor
for a couple weeks now and have been very pleased with it. It is
stable, has a great picture, and has an attractive design. I would
definitely recommend it if you are looking for a full HD IPS monitor
that does not take up too much room and has built in speakers and is
HDMI compatible.
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