LG W2252TQ - flat panel display - TFT - 22"

Description: The LG W2252TQ is a 22 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is inexpensive at around $290.This unit features a 1680x1050 native resolution.Weighs 9.7 lbs.

Pros: Has 1680x1050 resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced monitors.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high a resolution is $350.Its wide viewing angle (170 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those want a big display in a thin form factor.The 2 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money.In fact, you would usually pay around 30% more to get a flat panel monitor with roughly the same viewable size.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) Since this monitor is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled graphics card in your PC to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.

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• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part Number: W2252TQ

• General

• Display Type Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
• TFT Technology TN
• Width 20.4 in
• Depth 14.6 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 9.7 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 22 in - Widescreen
• Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 / 75 Hz
• Max Sync Rate (V x H) 75 Hz x 83 KHz
• Response Time 2 ms
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
• Display Screen Coating Hard coating, Anti-glare
• Video Output None
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features HDCP, Intelligent Power Manager (IPM), F-ENGINE technology, SRGB color management

• Image

• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1 (dynamic)
• Max horizontal view angle 170
• Max vertical view angle 170

• Video Input

• Analog video signal RGB
• Digital video standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

• Input Device

• Input device type None

• KVM

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Operational power consumption 40 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 1 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista
• Cables Included 1 x VGA cable, 1 x DVI cable

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Compliances

• Compliant Standards SEMKO, CUL, VESA DDC/CI, UL, CE, ISO 13406-2, TUV GS, FCC Class B certified

LG Electronics U.S.A.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://us.lge.com/