The VG2230WM being a 22-inch has a native resolution of 1680x1050. This is a nice large HD ready (720p) widescreen resolution that is perfect for gaming and watching movies. We ran a variety of games that are widescreen ready such as Flat-out 2 and GRAW to test it. The monitor sailed through our tests with its incredible 5ms timing which ensured there was no ghosting at all. If you got that Rs. 35,000 graphic card this is the monitor to own.
For our main line of testing we used Displaymate. Display mate is a software that tests and details every aspect of a monitor. If there is a flaw, Displaymate will catch it. The sharpness tests we ran on the monitor provided no surprises. The text was clear and crisp. The next level of tests we carried out was on the monitor’s gray scale. Here too, the VG2230WM had no issues. Its performance was above average. Color tests revealed the monitor to display rich and vibrant colors without any bleeding.
The contrast and brightness level tests were an area the monitor finally ran into trouble. During our tests we noticed a few dark "blots" in some places and over bright pixels in other places. This did irritate us initially as the brightness problem was most apparent while using a blue background. The default windows theme is Blue and hence this problem shows up acutely at times. However when the monitor remained operation for a few hours, the brightness levels seemed to adjust themselves or rather faded into the background.
Our final test was the audio test. It’s what we had expected. The speakers best can be described as "white noise" with no concept of bass or treble or mids for that matter. Our suggestion; invest in a pair of headphones or be prepared for major embarrassment. Yes! That’s how bad these speakers are.
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The product is bad in almost every aspect. We strongly advise against purchasing this product.
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Exceptionally excellent product with features and performance unlike any we've seen in the past. A must-have for everyone!
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