ViewSonic VX2233wm

Description: The ViewSonic VX2233WM is a 22-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $260.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 4:3 image aspect ratio, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this favorable an image aspect ratio is $420.This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when connected to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.Also, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.
• Part Number: VX2233WM

• General

• Diagonal Size 22 in
• Enclosure Color Premium glossy piano-black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• Image Aspect Ratio 4:3
• Analog Video Signal RGB
• Additional Features Anti-glare, Dynamic Structure technology

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
• Output Power / Total 4 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x D-sub 15-pin, 1 x DVI-D, 1 x RGB

• Stands & Mounts

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm

• Power

• Power Device - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 45 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

ViewSonic Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.viewsonic.com/
• Address: 381 Brea Canyon Rd, , .
• Phone: 909-444-8888
• Email: vstech@viewsonic.com
• Fax: 909-468-1202