( 33 reviews )
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Posted: May 4 2009
I bought two ViewSonic VG2230WM monitors to replace aging 22" tube monitors. One on my PC and one for my wife. They work great. Color is sharp and clear and video games work well. I have not used the built in speakers, since I have better speakers already, so I can't comment on those. But as far as the picture goes, I am quite pleased.
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Posted: Feb 18 2009
I have 2 of the ViewSonic VA2226w at present. One is bout 14 month old and the other one about 17 months old. They are both connected to a G5 Mac. One is on the DVI port and the other VGA. They perform well as they are advertised and are very good for the price. The controls are adequate and easy to reach. I do not use the speaker on the monitor but i have tested them and found them weak. Nevertheless I firmly believe that monitors do not need speakers. I would have been more pleased with the design if the bottom that contains the speakers was not there. The base is good and sturdy, Alas, the bump on the front is not very eye pleasing. Tilt and roll work well. The height adjustment is working very well and very easy with small touch to move. Viewing angles are fine for me as these TWO are on the two sides of a 28" monitor serving as a 2nd and 3rd and are placed at an angle to it. The brightness and color is fine. Using calibration software I have both of them to appear the same gray background. The front LED power indicator is blue and is medium bright, so I have put a layer of painter's blue tape on it to reduce its brightness. The Viewsonic logo is a fine brushed chrome and does create a reflective disturbance, which i cured by rubbing acetone on it in 3 passes and reducing its shine. (Acetone vapors are hazardous to breath so use in a ventilated area, preferably outside.) The cable that came with it is adequate in length about 5.5' and has allowed me to easily connect the far right monitor to the system with no stretch/pull. It sleeps and comes back fine. It takes about 5 minutes to really warm up after waking. I am satisfied with this monitor and would buy it again and again to use as a secondary monitor.
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Posted: Jan 15 2009
I can't tell you how much time I've wasted trying to get this boat anchor's digital input to work. And it's not just me...google it and you'll find tons of forum posts with the exact same problem. If you intend on using your DVI connection, save yourself headaches and pick another monitor!!! On the other hand if your only going to use the VGA input, you should be fine if you're looking for a middle-of-the-road display. I do not recommend this product.
