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Hi all,

We have just published a review of *Viewsonic's VLED221wm 22" widescreen
LCD monitor* - if you could post a link on your site that would be very
much appreciated.

*Link:*
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2008/11/14/viewsonic-vled221wm-22-widescreen-monitor/1


*Picture:*
http://images.bit-tech.net/content_images/2008/11/viewsonic-vled221wm-22-widescreen-monitor/fp_img.jpg


*Quote:
*/We had high hopes for this monitor, but unfortunately few/if any were
met. Most of all, in this particular implementation, the benefits of LED
technology are rather tough to spot. For static image quality, a decent
PVA or IPS panel with a CCFL backlight still gives clearly superior
results to the VLED221wm's TN-plus-LED combination.

This leaves it in a pretty tricky position because, if we ignore its
price for a moment, the Viewsonic VLED221wm is certainly one of the
better 22-inch TN screens currently available. It's more vibrant and
satisfying than the average dull and dingy budget competitor.

But is it worth twice as much as a conventional 22 incher? In the end,
the answer has to be no. It has too many flaws, including relatively
poor pixel response and the poorly implemented and non-switchable
dynamic contrast technology, and there are too few benefits of the LED
backlight, for that.

Nevertheless, we still think Viewsonic deserves kudos for giving it a go
with affordable LED technology. That's a lot more than can be said for
most monitor makers, who tend to be a pretty conservative and
unadventurous bunch. Indeed, the VLED221wm is apparently selling well.
Despite its flaws, it's probably just about innovative enough to deserve
to do so./*

*Cheers guys!

Tim Smalley
www.bit-tech.net