When I decided to finally make the jump from a CRT to LCD, I also decided that I wanted to go with a widescreen. I did the usual research, comparisons and such, and would have gone with either the Acer or Samsung 22" screens.Then when I was looking through PC Magazine, I came upon this model, and as I read through their review for it, I was definitely taken by the value and the features that came with it. After a couple months of waiting for tax time and looking at other reviews for it, I went for it, and I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase.
The main reason I bought it was for the multiple inputs, including S-Video, Component, and RCA Video, and the fact that it can be used for an HD display if you have the right equipment. Using the HD box from my cable company, the image quality is crisp and clean on any HD channels, while the screen shines displaying regular NTSC content.
I use the analog output for my PC, and everything looks great with it. Video is nicely detailed, high-quality pictures show off a nice color range, and the blurring effect is low with any moving object, the referesh rate is so much easier on my eyes than when using a CRT.
I have only one gripe, and that's the speakers; they're OK, but they don't blow me away (but when has any monitor-integrated speaker have?). But since I only use them when I'm not using my TV card and I didn't buy the monitor for the speakers in the first place (I output TV and video sound through a regular computer/subwoofer combo), I'll easily let that slide. This screen easily surpasses the other models I looked at, and the pricing I got it at ($400, but you will find it cheaper as time goes on) can't be beat. A great value that proves the name doesn't mean as much as how much is put into the actual product.
UPDATE: June 4th
I will have to revise this review slightly, as I ended up three months later with my model ending up having to be returned. The menu buttons disabled after what I think was from a resolution change coming out of sleep mode, and they would not go back to normal even after a call to Westinghouse customer support. I was within warranty thankfully and exachaged for a new one, and Westinghouse was completely cooperative about it, although a certain store with a yellow tag logo almost refused to take it back. The new model is set up and works just as wonderfully as the first one I bought, although I did notice that it does better on non-native screen resolutions than the first (this computer is mutil-family so it's set up for different screen sizes on each logon). I do not rescind my review, but I do advise you to keep the reciept just in case this happens to you, and to probably just turn off the monitor if it's not being used or depend on the screensaver.
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Product Description:
The new Westinghouse 22" LCD multifunctional monitor brings technology innovation, dramatic design and application flexibility to your desktop. This multifunctional monitor incorporates an HD-Grade panel, wide 1680x1050 resolution, an amazing 90 pixels per inch (ideal for desktop applications) and ultra fast 5 ms response time.Switching from work to play has never been easier with this diverse monitor; you will be thrilled with the multiple AV inputs, 700: 1 contrast ratio and an ultra wide viewing angle. Housed in a sleek black chassis with silver trim this monitor will enhance any home office or desktop d?cor.
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