The LG Flatron W2252TQ Widescreen LCD monitor is markedly less expensive than similarly sized monitors from other brands, and it's even less expensive than other 22" LG monitors, but none of that price differential results in a lack of quality. In fact, the performance of the monitor is exceptional given its sticker price, which is less than $300 at most retailers.
At a Glance
Pros
- Large High Definition Display
- Impressive Video Rendering
- High Performance at Modest Price
- Attractive Appearance
Cons
- May be too Large for Some Locations
- Quirky Menu Navigation
Features of the LG Flatron W2252TQ LCD Monitor
- Large 22" Widescreen Display
- Versatile Viewing Options and Aspect Ratios
- Highly Responsive Video and Graphics Display
The Flatron W2252TQ's 22-inch high definition display boasts a massive native resolution of 1680x1050, which is perfect for viewing HD DVDs or videos online, as well as for any gaming application imaginable.
The colors are rich and vibrant, the blacks are as deep as they are on any high-end HDTV, and the whites are bright and eye-catching.
The monitor can easily be set to accomodate various aspect ratios including the standard 16:9 widescreen (as seen on most DVDs), the old, squarish 4:3 (as seen on older non-widescreen TVs), or the PC-friendly 16:10 (featured in most new video games).
The monitor's response time makes action movies, online video watching, and video games more exciting than ever. With no motion blurring, or the sort of muddy colors in the darker scenes that can be a problem for some LCD monitors, the LG shines and gives a preview of what I think the future of computer monitors will be: inexpensive, impressive, and versatile.
Performance
The Flatron W2252TQ renders video and graphics with stunning detail and depth of color which rivals HDTVs priced several times as much. With its 2ms response time, motion blur when playing video games is almost non-existent. And with its 16:9 HD video capability, watching DVDs or HD video online from sites like Hulu.com is smooth and impressive.
The only quibble I had was with the menu navigation, which wasn't very intuitive as you try to fumble around and adjust the color or the stretch of the screen; but I have yet to deal with a monitor menu that functioned well.
In all, this is an incredibly impressive and large monitor for a fraction of the price of comparable models from other leading brands. Anyone looking for a large screen display would be foolish not to pay attention to the LG Flatron series, and this model in particular.