BIG SIZE SCREEN TEST

EVER felt lost in a football field? Felt you would never be able to reach the other end. Well, that’s exactly how you’ll feel with ViewSonic's 22-inch VX2262wm/p LCD monitor.

EVER felt lost in a football field? Felt you would never be able to reach the other end. Well, that’s exactly how you’ll feel with ViewSonic’s 22-inch VX2262wm/p LCD monitor. It’s an unending field, a bit unnerving for someone used to playing ball in the backyard.

This is one hell of a monitor, especially if you are used to the regular 15” or 17” screens at home or office. The colours are something to kill for, and the 20000:1 dynamic contrast ratio coupled with the 2ms response time makes watching movies on this wide screen a real pleasure.

For DVIX buffs, this HD widescreen gives the full picture, retaining the original aspect ratio. For the first time on a computer screen, it seemed like Achilles was fighting a real army in Troy, not a bunch of tin soldiers.

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Adding to the experience are the invisible stereo speakers, complete with SRS WOW HD software, that come with the monitor. These black beauties are so sleek it will take you a few minutes to find where they are tucked in. Frankly, I found them to be a good pair for speakers, ideal for surfing and a bit of ambient music. But they’re not good enough for more serious entertainment endeavours. However, that’s forgiven, since it’s the visual experience that matters.

That’s where this little giant scores a nine out of ten. For instance, the monitor can display all your digital images in real size, no more reducing the size of the picture to fit it in the screen. It also reproduces colours as they are meant to be, ending the printout surprises for the avid photographers among us.

“The VX2262wm/p allows users to enjoy games and movies on an ultra-sleek monitor without sacrificing on performance. It is specifically designed for those discerning users who look for a power-packed performance in style,” says Gautam Ghosh, Country Manager, ViewSonic Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.

But, its great display also means that it is not perfect for the long grinds. It is one thing to be awed for a moment, quite another to be in front of the halo for over eight hours. So I’d say this one is perfect for games, movies and other such high-definition work, but not the best bet if you just have to do your regular Excel and MS Word. It takes an effort to get the resolution right for you to start working on Word—the fonts seem a bit skewed at first as they try to fit into the widescreen—which, however, is perfect for multitasking.

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The company claims its VX62 series is compliant with the strictest safety and environmental standards, including TCO and Energy Star, and made with environmentally friendly materials.

Now, don’t think style is going to burn a hole in your pocket. Prices for the VX62 series start at a competitive Rs 12,500.