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ViewSonic VLED221wm 22-inch LCD Monitor Review


Sat 2008-11-15 - Posted by Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan
bit-tech and ThinkComputers have reviewed the ViewSonic VLED221wm 22-inch LCD Monitor, which features an LED backlight.

Here's what they had to say:

  • bit-tech:

    "We had high hopes for this monitor, but unfortunately few/if any were met. Most of all, in this particular implementation, the benefits of LED technology are rather tough to spot. For static image quality, a decent PVA or IPS panel with a CCFL backlight still gives clearly superior results to the VLED221wm's TN-plus-LED combination.

    This leaves it in a pretty tricky position because, if we ignore its price for a moment, the Viewsonic VLED221wm is certainly one of the better 22-inch TN screens currently available. It's more vibrant and satisfying than the average dull and dingy budget competitor.

    But is it worth twice as much as a conventional 22 incher? In the end, the answer has to be no. It has too many flaws, including relatively poor pixel response and the poorly implemented and non-switchable dynamic contrast technology, and there are too few benefits of the LED backlight, for that."


    Click here to read the full review.


  • ThinkComputers:

    "All in all this is the best LCD I have been able to take a look at. Anyone who purchases it will be pleased. When the VLED first came out in February it was $800, but now you can get it for around $450 online, which is still expensive for a 22-inch monitor, but you won't be disappointed in the performance. Overall ThinkComputers gives the ViewSonic VLED221wm 22-inch Widescreen LED Backlit LCD Monitor a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor's Choice Award!"


    Click here to read the full review.


This model is definitely a step in the right direction for LED technology, but a good quality MVA, PVA, or IPS panel display is still the superior overall option.

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