ViewSonic VA2226w 22-inch Wide LCD Computer Monitor (21.6 Viewable) Digital/Analog

 (14 customer reviews)

This is a very good monitor for the price. I considered the VX2240W from Viewsonic (for about $100 more), but determined it wasn't worth it. Maybe I'm just cheap. ;-) It seems like it may be the same LCD panel as with the VA2226W but has slightly less bezel coverage and comes with a DVI-D cable. Too bad the VA2226W doesn't come with that cable, but I had an extra lying around.

CORRECTION TO SOME MIS-INFORMATION ABOUT REFRESH RATES --
SpamFreeOrDie says the 60Hz rate is too low, but I'm not sure what that means for an LCD monitor. All of my LCD run at the manufacturer's suggested 60Hz and look great; no flicker like if it was a CRT with such a low refresh (or scan) rate. I don't know what SpamFreeOrDie is seeing with his LCD monitor, but LCD and CRT are quite different in this regard.

LCD at 60Hz is just fine. CRT need a faster refresh rate due to the characteristics of the phosphor on the glass tube. Whereas, an LCD pixel will keep it's image intensity...Read more

Purchased the ViewSonic because I have had excellent results with their professional series. First impression, out of the box, is that it is a nice unit with a smaller footprint than the pro series. First surprise upon installation is that it only comes with a D-Sub connecting cable, no digital cable. Also, the digital connection would require an adapter. I'm not sure what the engineers at ViewSonic were attempting to accomplish (lower construction cost to meet lower retail price?), but if you are installing a digital connection in the unit, why put one in it that requires most PC/Notebook users to not only purchase the digital cable but some adapter as well(NOT noted in any pre-sales info, BTW)? Having said all that, if you are not doing critical graphics or photo processing and only need it for viewing documents or web surfing, then this unit hooked up with the D-Sub will be excellent. I have not tested the unit with a digital hookup, so there may not be any improvement with that...Read more

First impressions are great for this monitor. We have had it for a couple of days, and had a Viewsonic CRT before that lasted > 8 years with hours/day usage. Compared to the Dell I use at work, the Viewsonic is superior based on sharpness and color. I would recommend.