HP w2207 22" Widescreen Monitor Review @ HotHardware

Iria · Sep 4, 2007, 06:01 PM

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Quick! Name that one piece of PC hardware that will automatically garner the most "oohs" and "aahs" from enthusiasts and casual-users alike. No, it's probably not the glow-in-the-dark water cooling system or bright LEDs shining from the multiple fans in your windowed case. The quickest path to glory is buying a brand new, flat, large, widescreen monitor. Just like the centerpiece of the living room is that 50" plasma that you installed last Christmas, widescreen monitors are the "in" thing for many PC users; whether they be a hardcore gamer, aspiring novel writer, or something in between.

With such demand for a product like this, it's only natural that numerous companies have entered the fray in an effort to grab some marketshare. However, the sheer number of affordable monitors these days begs the inevitable question: Which one is right for me? This line of questioning is not too different than the confusion often heard when conversing about HD television sets. Plasma, LCD, DLP, anyone? We'll start by breaking down the basics regarding what make an LCD monitor an LCD monitor, and then get to the specifics about today's model from HP, the w2207, an affordable 22" monitor with some extra bells and whistles that set it apart.

Erroneus · Sep 4, 2007, 07:00 PM

Best 22" monitor on the market

Beat those crappy hyped Samsung models easily

bug77 · Sep 5, 2007, 05:01 AM

Yuck! Widescreen and glossy. Not for me.
I mean, who cares about color reproduction if any lightsource 30ft away is going to be reflected on your screen?

Al_Vampyre · Sep 6, 2007, 05:20 PM

I've got one and I love it....fabulous monitor at a great price, and I don't notice the reflective screen except in a good way!

Erroneus · Sep 6, 2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bug77

Yuck! Widescreen and glossy. Not for me.
I mean, who cares about color reproduction if any lightsource 30ft away is going to be reflected on your screen?

It's not THAT glossy....

The first day i noticed it, but ever since i never see it but off course if you play with a 2000W spot directly at it from behind, I guess it will be a problem.

Sep 4, 2007, 06:01 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	HP w2207 22" Widescreen Monitor Review @ HotHardware Review: HotHardware ________ Quick! Name that one piece of PC hardware that will automatically garner the most "oohs" and "aahs" from enthusiasts and casual-users alike. No, it's probably not the glow-in-the-dark water cooling system or bright LEDs shining from the multiple fans in your windowed case. The quickest path to glory is buying a brand new, flat, large, widescreen monitor. Just like the centerpiece of the living room is that 50" plasma that you installed last Christmas, widescreen monitors are the "in" thing for many PC users; whether they be a hardcore gamer, aspiring novel writer, or something in between. With such demand for a product like this, it's only natural that numerous companies have entered the fray in an effort to grab some marketshare. However, the sheer number of affordable monitors these days begs the inevitable question: Which one is right for me? This line of questioning is not too different than the confusion often heard when conversing about HD television sets. Plasma, LCD, DLP, anyone? We'll start by breaking down the basics regarding what make an LCD monitor an LCD monitor, and then get to the specifics about today's model from HP, the w2207, an affordable 22" monitor with some extra bells and whistles that set it apart.

Sep 4, 2007, 07:00 PM	#2
Erroneus Loving my Windows 7 Ent. Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Denmark Posts: 12,921 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	Best 22" monitor on the market Beat those crappy hyped Samsung models easily __________________

Sep 6, 2007, 05:20 PM	#4
Al_Vampyre DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,512 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	I've got one and I love it....fabulous monitor at a great price, and I don't notice the reflective screen except in a good way! __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

Sep 5, 2007, 05:01 AM	#3
bug77 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: around Posts: 792 Rep Power: 0	Yuck! Widescreen and glossy. Not for me. I mean, who cares about color reproduction if any lightsource 30ft away is going to be reflected on your screen?