Viewsonic Optiquest Q2162wb Widescreen LCD Monitor - Q2162WB
Optiquest by ViewSonic Q2162wb 22" (21.6" VIS) Widescreen LCD Monitor 1000:1, 1680x1050, 5ms Black

Have been using this monitor for 3 months -no dead pixels. Very good sharpness, color is good. Only problem is that at least once a week it loses its display settings - always when in standby - and has to be reset to proper screen resolution. This after making sure the latest driver is installed. At first disconcerting, but now a minor annoyance. Cost was about half of others this size. I plan to use it until it dies. I put it on a Neo-Flex stand - big improvement over OEM.
 
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For the first couple of months this was a good monitor with a good picture. The colors and sharpness were acceptable. Over time the shadows began and then the pictures started to pulsate. This has been a bad purchase.
 
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This product is one of the best color flat screens we have purchased for the cheep price, almost as good as a Mac screen for 10X the price. You won't go wrong with screen, one of the best values. Sure it's not a Mac quality screen, and the color gam values are not dead nuts on working in photoshop CS, but for the money, it's a deal. It would be nice if you could adjust the stand, too low for a taller person.
 
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Monitor worked fine and was easy to configure at full resolution. Quality of image and colors was fine. Two stuck pixels at top center of screen but not so bad as to make return worthwhile.
 
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I bought this monitor from buy.com a few weeks ago. I'm not sure if buy.com sold me a refurbished monitor though they didn't say so. After three weeks, stuck pixels appeared on the screen. I called ViewSonic. They asked me to search for free software Pixel Fixer from Google. I tried but it didn't work. I called ViewSonic again and was told they will not replace or repair the monitor if there are less than 4 defective pixels. I don't know how many pixels are defective and I don't want to waste my time to find out for a low quality cheap monitor. I just won't buy from ViewSonic next time because they have basically no customer service other than free third party Pixel Fixer from Internet.
 
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I ordered this as a replacement for a 19" monitor as a Christmas present to me. I wanted to pass on the old one to my mother. I really didn't think it would make much difference but WoW! The monitor came very quickly, was easy to set up and looks great. I have found no negative aspects, it looks great, crisp and clear and the larger size is noticeable. Definitely a great buy. Go for it!
 
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Purchased for our accountant.... It is a great monitor! Very high value.
 
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If you want a cheap 22" for surfing the net and basic functions, then this monitor is perfect for you. However, color representation is way off...as well as brightness and contrast no matter how you change the settings. This makes for an extremely poor monitor for anything requiring display accuracy, such as digital photography.
 
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Very nice monitor at the $149 (after rebate) price. Bright, clear display is easy to look at, both for text and photo images. The one I bought has several dead (always lit green) pixels clustered at the top, but you get used to that (it's within Viewsonic's dead pixel policy). No HDMI interface, so be aware that you need to use traditional analog VGA cable/interface. Couldn't get perfect contract/brightness using monitor calibration images. Nonetheless, great value for a BIG 22" monitor if price is a concern. Would buy again.
 
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Bought this monitor for my mother who lost hers in Hurricane Ike. It's the hit around my nieces who all want to use mom's computer now.
 
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i am totally pleased with the picture and overall performanse of this monitor.as far as value is concerned you could not do better.the monitor performs exactly as it should .
 
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I was pleasantly surprised by the sharpness and clarity of the monitor for the price. Shipment was quick and setup effortless. The only minor design issue that I have (examine product photo) is that none of the monitor controls are visible or even marked on the front of the monitor. They are located on the bottom in the middle. Once you get accustomed to where they are it is okay. Over all it is a great value for the money.
 
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This is a great monitor with a good picture. It also freed up a lot of space on my desk. I oredred 2 more for gifts. I did have 1 dead pixal on mine but it's ok.
 
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Many of the newer monitors look sleek and slick, but often have a lot of glare, which is overwhelming after extended use. This monitor is very clear and is easy on the eyes. I liked it so much that I got one for my daughter and her family, which includes two teens (they are beyond excited, moving from a 17" screen up to a 22". Wow, what a difference it makes. For those needing DVI, this monitor does not have it; however, for the price and size, it's definitely a winner. Good price, no tax, free shipping - what's not to like.
 
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only downside i can see is lack of DVI. but i don't need it anyway. it is a very nice monitor
 
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This monitor set up and ran perfectly from the "get-go"! I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants a great picture at a reasonable price!
 
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I haven't received my rebate as yet but as far as I can see I think this is one of the best buy's I ever got from Buy.com. I don't know anywhere a person can get such quailty hardware for a reasonable price. Yes I am really pleased.
 
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No dead pixels (at least so far). When there is a lot of black in the screen you can see a sort of flashing effect from the back light but it doesn't really affect movies and things like that. It was cheap and so I was not expecting a superb overall quality, but I am satisfied with this product so far.
 
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Ordered 4 of these on Monday, got them all today (Thursday). All were in great condition, no dead pixals, no problems. Plug and play right out of the box. This is a great deal on a really big and very good monitor. Strongly recommend to anyone looking for a large monitor at a little price! Not to mention that I chose the free shipping, and they all arrived very quickly!! I am very happy with them. :o))
 
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I received this product this morning (only 2 days after ordering it.) The color and contrast are great...easy to set up...love that it can be wall mounted as well. Great look...I do have one frozen pixel, but its barely noticeable, and for this price...well..look around and do your research - you won't find a LCD screen this size cheaper.
 
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There is pretty much no other LCD screen at this size for this price. I purchased it about a month ago and have not had a single problem with it. The color and contrast of the screen are nice and the design is pleasing to the eye. I would definitely recommend this product.
 
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Not a 5 star monitor, but for the price, it really can't be beat. Bright, sharp, okay colors. 5 stars for office use (that's what I got it for), 4 stars overall.
 
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This monitor is an extremely good value because you get a very large display to work with. The issue I had was the number of dead pixels when I plugged it in right after I took it out of the box. I was able to repair all but two pixels by using a repair pgm.
 
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Am now returning for the second time for a different reason. I would stay away from this one.
 
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I really like this monitor. It has great quality as well. Bought it in March and still works great!!! Highly recommended
 
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Optiquest is Viewsonic's value line. I bought this monitor for use at work with my laptop because I didn't want to leave a "pricey" big screen monitor sitting at the office. I'm totally satisfied with this monitor. Great picture and a great price.
 
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This item arrived very quickly and was easy to set up. No problems with dead pixels or anything. I have had this monitor for a couple months so far and am happy with it. Nice picture and easy to set up...not bad for the money. The only things I wish this had was built in speakers and HDMI. Although most built in speakers aren't great, they would have been a nice touch!!!
 
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I am happy with this monitor. it's bright and crisp with beautiful colors. If you want a simple monitor. This one is excellent. I recommend it. However, this model has no DVI nor speakers. Combining the free shipping from Buy.com and fast delivery, you can't go wrong.
 
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I was in the market for a monitor to be used for music editing.Having said that,the amount of viewable screen was a priority.I had considered every thing from a 19" on up.The price of this item,plus it's size,is what won me over in the end.Why go with a 19" when,for practically the same money,you can have a 22" widescreen?It fit my needs and would recommend it.
 
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It's groovy, baby!!
 
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I LOVE MY OPTIQUEST VIEW SONIC 22"...IT IS THE BEST PURCHASE I COULD HAVE MADE...THE RESOLUTION IS GREAT..AND I LOVE THE WAY IT LOOKS,STYLISH AND SLIM...I LOVE WORKING ON THE COMPUTER NOW...I LOVED IT SO MUCH AND THE PRICE WAS JUST RIGHT THAT I BROUGHT ONE FOR A FRIEND....AND SIZE DOES MATTER..:)...HIGHLY RECOMMEND...
 
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If you can settle for 19" or 20", you may find just as good a value, but at 22", I still haven't seen anything better at stores or online. My technique is to shop stores, then search online reviews of the best 4 or 5 items. This monitor was a risk, in that I did not find any existing profile! But running a $60 GeForce 6200 card, with the monitor brightness @ 55% and contrast @ 75%, color at 6500k, I am very happy. I am heavy into DVD's, and online streaming TV, with no problems. If this had HDMI out, it would be 6 on a scale of 5.
 
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This monitor is worth the price in my opinion.
 
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While this monitor was a great price and appeared to be a great value, we noticed within a week of hooking it up that there are a cluster of dead pixels. If you do purchase this monitor make sure that all of the pixels are functioning properly as soon as you hook it up.
 
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I ordered two of these units recently. Both arrived very quickly, and in perfect condition. These are very nice monitors, with plenty of viewing area. The only drawback is that both units had dead and/or stuck pixels. They meet the 'allowable' criteria, so they are not returnable as defective. Having said that, and considering the price of the units, they are still a very good buy.
 
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Great size and a nice bright, sharp image. Came with one dead pixel thou. A little bothersome, but can live with it.
 
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No mistake, this monitor is a good buy for the money, however, there is no DVI output, so you will have to buy a video card with a 15 pin D-Sub output. Also the control buttons are underneath the front lip of the monitor and a bit hard to get to, don't know why they couldn't put them in the front. I also had several dead pixels, however, I didn't want to risk losing the rebate, so I'll live with it for now. A nice image and good viewing angle, overall I'm pleased with it except for the pixel problem.
 
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I purchased this from Buy.com and the shipping was free and quick - better than most online vendors. The monitor is rediculously easy to set up and after a little fine tuning of the settings of my desktop I had the thing up and running in minutes. The contrast isn't stellar but it gets the job done. It sits next to my high contrast LCD TV and that thing blows it out of the water but it definitely will give you a good widescreen capability on your PC. I would recommend to anyone.
 
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Great picture quality, performance, and price!
 
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The price is very good. But this is the 2nd monitors Buy.com sent me that have dead pixels. The first one was dead (beyond repairment) after 3 weeks, and got a refurbished one from the manufacturer. This one (1 week), well, cross my finger. If this one went down later on, I will stop buying from Buy.com.
 
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For the money I expected to settle for a little lesser quality product, but I am amazed at how great this product is. I just plugged it in (WIN XP Pro) and I was up and going... I didn't have to read the book at all. I am using it in my docking station for my HP notebook. I like how the screen shape matches my 17" notebook screen. I've only had this product for about a month, but I am delighted with it.
 
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