DELL ST2220L Review

Guys this is my first review. pardon me for my mistakes.

So lets begin -

I was to get a monitor as a B'Day gift from my parents. i considered Samsung P2350, DELL ST2220L, Samsung B2230, Benq G2220HD. searched hard for samsung P2350 but it wasn't available anywhere at smcinternational.in, theitwares, primeabgb. B2230 reviews were good. benq reviews were ok. and at that time the ST2220L was a new entrant to the market. only one review was there which was good. so i decided to take risk and go with this.

Ordered this from smcinternational.in for 8750 including taxes. shipping was 200 bucks.

Product Website -

DELL Dell - ST2220L 21.5-inch Wide Flat Panel Monitor with LED : Monitors: Flat Screen LCD Computer Displays | Dell Canada

Product Specifications -

Spoiler

DISPLAY

Panel Size: 21.5"

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)

Panel Type: TN with LED backlight

Maximum Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 @60 HZ

Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1 (estimated)

Brightness: 250 cd/m2 (typical)

Response Time: 5ms typical

Viewing Angle: (160 vertical / 170 horizontal)

Color Support: 78% (CIE1976) / 68% (CIE1931)

Pixel Pitch: 0.248mm

Device Type: HD Monitor with LED

CONNECTIVITY

VGA

DVI-D (HDCP)

HDMI

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=bsd&cs=cabsdt1&sku=320-1629

Packaging -

The packaging is well done. no damage chances.



Accessories -



These include a DELL notice, Product Information Guide, Product Setup Guide, VGA Cable, Driver CD, Power Cable.

The Monitor -



The Monitor -



The front has menu touch buttons, and a light at the bottom showing monitor status. when the light is white monitor is active and when its yellow monitor is in power saver mode.



I have not removed the covering on the sides. but its shiny surface when i remove it. you can see this in menu touch buttons pic.

The Stand -







The stand feels sturdy.

Connectors -





These include - HDMI, DVI, VGA, Audio IN and Audio Out.

Sadly they supply only VGA Cable.

The Menu -

Menu buttons are touch. very responsive. but they are not illuminated. though they are easily visible when in light.



The index -



The main menu -



Navigation in the menu is with these using touch buttons-



The various options in main menu -















The brightness/contrast menu -



The preset menu -



Performance -

Movies -









Text -



Text is large enough and no straining of eyes.

Viewing Angle -



Viewing angle is very good for a TN panel.

Pros -

1. Crisp HD movies.

2. Gaming is fun. 5ms response time.

3. (dont know this is a pro or a con) Very very bright.

4. Strong build quality.

5. LED backlight.

6. Good viewing angles.

Cons -

1. Touch buttons not illuminated.

2. Only VGA cable supplied.

i am very happy with my purchase. hyeah:

i will recommend this to everyone looking for a monitor within 8.5k. its strong value for money.

 

[dissel]

no idea buddy. sorry.

No problem.....Already got my answer some other source....Thanks for the reply.

Thanks a lot to the Owner of the thread for his nice elaborate review, I want to know as a confirmation to the user of this monitor,

Is it supports/handle multiple signal input at the same time ? like I select HDMI signal or VGA without disconnecting the source from the back OR without shutting down any of them ? Is it possible ?

Please Reply......Thank You.

I got 2 desktop 1 with VGA and other with HDMI via GFX card. Can I use them both by seeing alternatively each one without turning them off or disconnecting ?

Here I'm answering my own que, as if anyone got the same situation like me......and want this VFM stuff badly.

All of my question answer is "YES", It can do all of that,It can handle 3 source of the signal continuously.

I'm surprise to see it even carry HDMI audio and throw it out via Line out jack, Great indeed.

For my situation here is the place user need to go and do the switching (Input Source can be assigned in Short Cut Key) and it is very easy to perform.

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P.S:- Now this monitor comes with DVI Cable (in-the-box) along with VGA cable plugged into the back as well as other stuff.

 

[Aces170]

Got this monitor for sis's desktop. It looks visibly smaller then my Samsung P2350 but otherwise it is fine. Picture quality is at par with the P2350 (though my monitor has started to bleed at the edges after 3 years), and as the previous poster said, DVI cable is included now.

My only qualm, was the monitor came attached with a VGA cable, and it was attached very tightly. Could not get it out, and had to pull it out including the screw attaching it, no damage but in the event I have to use the VGA port it would be an effort fixing the attache screw back inside.

BTW this review comes up at top of Google search