This is my first review so please tell me if any errors from my side
So finally the day had arrived when i had to upgrade to a LCD monitor
One can understand the feelings of using CRT monitors for 14yrs and then a huge 22" LCD
A perfect buy for anyone who needs a monitor around 9000rs
I started searching for monitors 20 days ago as my crt started giving me some problems.
At first i was totally confused which size to go for - my viewing distance was around 70cm
then after some searchings and help from TE members i confirmed to search for a 22" LCD
It was going to be from BENQ,SAMSUNG or DELL
There were lots of choices - BENQ E2200, BENQ G2200, SAMSUNG B2230, SAMSUNG P2250 and DELL ST2210
Out of these the samsung P series was not available anywhere in mumbai and i hadnt heard any reviews about the Samsung B series
So finally the option was either BENQ E2200 or DELL ST2210
I found that the DELL monitors are superior than BENQ though both the monitors had same specifications
Now lets start with unboxing -
The box was quite large and i was accompanied by my mother when i went for buying it
Mom instantly told that this lcd will be very big [when she saw the size of the box], buy a small one
but i was firm on buying this one only
sorry for copying this pic from gaurav's review as i forgot to take this type of snapshot
The box was same as the above one and it included -
STAND
POWER CALBE
MANUAL and CD
and the VGA cable was connected with the monitor
The monitor was covered with a huge cover and then this screen protector type of sheet
The panel of this monitor is covered with plastic sheets to prevent any scratches
The back panel is white which looks decent and cool
and as i said earlier the VGA cable was pre connected with the monitor
Types Of CONNECTIVITY -
This monitor offers 3 types of display -
VGA
DVI
HDMI
unlike samsung monitors which still doesnt have HDMI port
and also there were AUDIO IN and AUDIO out - i dont know the use of audio in port
The video quality through the VGA cable is awesome
and the maximum resolution is upto 1920 x 1080
the installation is very simple
and the monitor is very very light as compared to a crt monitor
Viewing Angle -
The viewing angle is very good
PICTURE QUALITY -
Now that i had around 450gb of HD movies i had never seen them on LCD
So the first thing i wanted to do was to watch a 1080p movie
BATMAN 1080p
TERMINATOR 1080p
SIDE BUTTONS -
The side buttons are very easy and simple to use
i got used to them within 2-3 minutes
and the power button has a decent white light when on and orange light when on stand by
CONLCUSION -
At last i was very happy having purchased a DELL monitor instead of BENQ
Also i heard that DELL on site warranty was better than BENQ
I also got this monitor at cheap rate
Damages - 9300/- including delivery charges
PROS -
Cheap price and with HDMI port
16:9 is very very good for watching movies
Very easy to fit the monitor to the stand and easy to remove also unlike samsung ones which is very hard to remove
The black front panel and the white back panel looks decent and cool
CONS -
No DVI cable with the monitor
No cloth for cleaning the screen
Thanks to all TE members for helping me to select a very good monitor and please do tell me if any mistakes in the review
So finally the day had arrived when i had to upgrade to a LCD monitor
One can understand the feelings of using CRT monitors for 14yrs and then a huge 22" LCD
A perfect buy for anyone who needs a monitor around 9000rs
I started searching for monitors 20 days ago as my crt started giving me some problems.
At first i was totally confused which size to go for - my viewing distance was around 70cm
then after some searchings and help from TE members i confirmed to search for a 22" LCD
It was going to be from BENQ,SAMSUNG or DELL
There were lots of choices - BENQ E2200, BENQ G2200, SAMSUNG B2230, SAMSUNG P2250 and DELL ST2210
Out of these the samsung P series was not available anywhere in mumbai and i hadnt heard any reviews about the Samsung B series
So finally the option was either BENQ E2200 or DELL ST2210
I found that the DELL monitors are superior than BENQ though both the monitors had same specifications
Now lets start with unboxing -
The box was quite large and i was accompanied by my mother when i went for buying it
Mom instantly told that this lcd will be very big [when she saw the size of the box], buy a small one
but i was firm on buying this one only
sorry for copying this pic from gaurav's review as i forgot to take this type of snapshot
The box was same as the above one and it included -
STAND
POWER CALBE
MANUAL and CD
and the VGA cable was connected with the monitor
The monitor was covered with a huge cover and then this screen protector type of sheet
The panel of this monitor is covered with plastic sheets to prevent any scratches
The back panel is white which looks decent and cool
and as i said earlier the VGA cable was pre connected with the monitor
Types Of CONNECTIVITY -
This monitor offers 3 types of display -
VGA
DVI
HDMI
unlike samsung monitors which still doesnt have HDMI port
and also there were AUDIO IN and AUDIO out - i dont know the use of audio in port
The video quality through the VGA cable is awesome
and the maximum resolution is upto 1920 x 1080
the installation is very simple
and the monitor is very very light as compared to a crt monitor
Viewing Angle -
The viewing angle is very good
PICTURE QUALITY -
Now that i had around 450gb of HD movies i had never seen them on LCD
So the first thing i wanted to do was to watch a 1080p movie
BATMAN 1080p
TERMINATOR 1080p
SIDE BUTTONS -
The side buttons are very easy and simple to use
i got used to them within 2-3 minutes
and the power button has a decent white light when on and orange light when on stand by
CONLCUSION -
At last i was very happy having purchased a DELL monitor instead of BENQ
Also i heard that DELL on site warranty was better than BENQ
I also got this monitor at cheap rate
Damages - 9300/- including delivery charges
PROS -
Cheap price and with HDMI port
16:9 is very very good for watching movies
Very easy to fit the monitor to the stand and easy to remove also unlike samsung ones which is very hard to remove
The black front panel and the white back panel looks decent and cool
CONS -
No DVI cable with the monitor
No cloth for cleaning the screen
Thanks to all TE members for helping me to select a very good monitor and please do tell me if any mistakes in the review
