Let me begin by first agreeing the general assessment that the sound is truly awful. But seriously, what's so surprising? The thing has a 3 inch sub woofer. I laughed when I read it and again when I heard it. I didn't expect great sound, so I'm not disappointed. Still, the sound is so bad that it knocks a star from my review.The screen is 22 inches diagonally, but in terms of 'feel' it measure in acres. It's huge. The picture is razor sharp and brilliant.
The monitor shell is very elegant with it's high gloss, piano black/satin silver color scheme. The iPod dock and USB hub built into the unit's base eliminate all computer peripheral clutter. The only time you need to touch your computer tower is to feed it disks or to use the power button. The iPod, flash drives, memory cards, headphones, audio input or any USB device can be plugged right into the monitor, giving you more flexibility in where you keep (or hide) your tower. Though I have no use for it, it even has a built in microphone. Windows Vista recognized the USB hub and card reader(s) and installed it's own drivers without prompting.
For some reason, some people seem to think the presence of an iPod dock means that this monitor is for listening to your iPod. I use the dock to sync and manage. The song files are already on the computer. Why wear out the iPod, when you can listen to the exact same material from your computer? As a sync dock, it's a very nice convenience.
For the picture quality, I'd give this 5 stars. For the convenience of the iPod dock/card reader/USB hub/audio in and headphone jacks - another 5. For the sound? Forget about it. Get some decent speakers and enjoy what this monitor does very well.
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Product Description:
Innovative functionality and stunning design come together beautifully with the ViewSonic 22-inch VX2245wm ViewDock LCD Monitor. The display blasts through barriers with its integrated iPod dock and beautiful piano-black, gloss finish. The design features a thin bezel that lets you see more without taking up valuable desktop real estate. Plus, the high neck and floating head design accentuate the visual experience.
The VX2245wm features a full host of multimedia and USB connections--even an iPod dock. View larger.
Just as stylish from the rear as from the front. View larger.
A slim profile and discreet styling. View larger. Dock your iPod and listen to tunes while you surf the Internet or do your work. The big 22-inch screen and super-fast 5ms video response time help you excel in your games with no blurs, ghosting, or jaggies to slow you down. Meanwhile, the integrated stereo speakers and subwoofer drive incredibly rich stereo sound to your desktop display. On top of all that, the VX2245wm sets new standards in multimedia displays with an eight-in-one card reader, USB connections for your joystick/game control and keyboard/mouse, as well as an integrated microphone and headphone jack.
On top of the VX2245wm's clear, crisp 1680 x 1050 resolution, the monitor features Viewsonic's ClearMotiva technology, which enables fast 5ms video response times. Fast response brings new clarity and no annoying ghosting to your HD broadcast-quality videos. The monitor also features Dynamic Structure technology, an innovative liquid crystal composition and pixel matrix system that further accelerate video response for seamless video and intense graphics. Meanwhile, OptiSync digital/analog inputs expand your connectivity. This multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility with both PCs and Macs, as well as configuration flexibility. You'll also enjoy ultra-high brightness and contrast (280-nit brightness and 700:1 contrast ratio) for rich, detailed images. Additionally, a generous viewing angle (170-degrees horizontal, 160-degrees vertical) make it possible for large groups to enjoy the display, no matter where in the room they're viewing from.
It's also worth noting that this monitor complies with the world's strictest standards of low radiation, safety, ergonomics and power management while saving cost through automatic power saving modes.
What's in the Box
LCD display, power cable, 15-pin VGA video cable, DVI cable, Quick Start Guide, and ViewSonic Wizard CD.
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