Geeks.com was so kind as to send me the TS-21F5-R, a 21-Inch TFT Flat Panel LCD Color Widescreen Monitor (it is a de-branded HP LCD monitor) for review. At USD 245.99, that is a whole lot of screen real estate. Read on for my findings.
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I looked at the W2007 and W2207 (Surprise 2007 versions) They have the nice vertical height changing stand) I need my monitors low for progressive lens's. Speakers are in the back with duct to the edges so they take no space. The monitor is wonderful to look at. 1680 by 1080 gives full HD and looks good doing it. HP Brightview which looks great and gives that high contrast ratio looks wonderful. (Now if we could only get anti-glare like we had on VT-22/40's)
W2007 is $259 at Wal-Mart and W2207 which rotates into Vertical is $279 there and Target.
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I've used many LCD monitors in my time and most of them haven't impressed me all that greatly (that's not to say there aren't any good LCDs out there - i just haven't been supplied then in any of my workplaces) so I was looking forward to reading this review. Sadly though I would have enjoyed reading more about the clarity of the image and possibly even a 2nd opinion of the response times (as Thom openly admits he doesn't usually notice the difference) for people, like myself, who really do notice the difference.
In short, this review doesn't really delve that deeply into any of the subject matter that really influence me in a monitor purchase. :/
P.S. Good to see another Bjork fan
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True, but that was a conscious decision; at 250 USD, this is of course a low-end monitor. Were I to review i.e. an Apple Cinema Display, the review would've been much deeper, longer, and thorough.
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True, but that was a conscious decision; at 250 USD, this is of course a low-end monitor. Were I to review i.e. an Apple Cinema Display, the review would've been much deeper, longer, and thorough.
I had to register just to ask this question...
Could you please explain the logic in this... the only logic I can draw from your comment is that you would have a more expensive monitor i.e. being paid more so you would put more effort into your review... surely it should not matter what the cost of the monitor is or who it is made by..... surely only quality of a product is important and all reviews should be treated the same..
Ad news strikes again...
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It's clear you have no idea whatsoever about reviewing products.
Let me ask you a question. Would you review the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in the same way you would review the Ford Focus?
Of course you don't. Both products are targeted at different people, and hence they require a different assessment. 21" at 250USD means this is a low-end monitor targeted at ordinary consumers (not at professional users), and they have their own set of buying decisions; you think they give a rat's behind about all the technical details? Of course they don't. They want to know: is this monitor good value for money?
Please, don't tell me how to structure my reviews. Some reviews, like this one, simply don't require a deep, technical assessment. Contrary to i.e. when I reviewed QNX a few years ago, which turned out to be a different review completely.
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It's clear you have no idea whatsoever about reviewing products.
That's an easy statement for you to make but how you will back this up with any credible evidence I would like to see....
Would you review the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano in the same way you would review the Ford Focus?
And why not...???? could be rather interesting .....
a lot of CAR magazine(s) and programs reviews have a basic structure no matter what car they are reviewing... yes the performance model car will go faster (hopefully) and stick to the road much better then a lower budget..... but one you can still add this information into the lower budget's review.... things like fuel efficiency can be targeted at both models.... construction of both could provide an interesting POV for things like wear and tear... maintenance costs are still considered on all models in good reviews... and things like owners thoughts... well into the life of the car... how they are treated at dealerships and such what...
just does not seem as open and thought through as it could be hey look I got a free monitor here are three pictures.. specs and price and if i keep mentioning apple people might click.... apple apple halo around me apple apple apple...
you mention how bright this monitor is at 85% maybe a conversation on if this is at all a good thing if LCD monitors keep getting BRIGHTER is this good for humans????? touch of research into the matter could give you an interesting 20 to 50 words... just a thought....
but heck what would I know.... you know my whole life and what i have lived through so you tell me sir...
I dare you to give me a good review....
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Of course we wouldn't, but we would probably include some comments about how well both cars do their basic job of moving from point A to point B.
Your review of this monitor is analogous to a car review which runs something like this:
Paragraph one: overview of car's extra features (nothing about the engine, tyres or brakes)
Paragraph two: curb weight
Paragraph three: Seat tilt control
Paragraph four: external appearance
Paragraph five: dashboard
Paragraph six: The first thing I noticed when I pressed the accelerator was that the engine is really powerful! At first I thought the engine was defective, but then I realized they just make really powerful cars these days. Also, it seems to go round corners quite well, but I don't really know.
Paragraph seven: stereo
Paragraph eight: engine start behaviour
Paragraph nine: conclusion
Have you ever *read* a car review which looked like that? Would you think it was a good car review?
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Features/Specifications:
21-Inch TFT Flat Panel LCD Color Widescreen Monitor
General Features:
Silver case
21-inch TFT Active Matrix display
.270 mm dot pitch
1680 x 1050 @ 60 Hz maximum resolution
-5° to 30° tilt (up and down)
30-94 kHz horizontal frequency scan
48-85 Hz vertical frequency scan
Built-in speakers
On-Screen Display (OSD) controls
Connectors:
15-pin VGA connector
DVI connector
Two (2) Type A USB ports on the side
One (1) Type B on back
Stereo headphone jack
Audio in
Audio out
Power Specifications:
100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
Regulatory Approvals:
FCC
UL
CSA
Package Includes:
21-Inch TFT LCD Monitor
VGA cable
DVI cable
USB cable
Power cord
Audio cable
Additional Information:
Notes:
LCD displays may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays used in products by all vendor and is not specific to any vendor or brand. Below are the acceptable amounts of "dot defects" for LCD displays that we sell:
19-Inch to 21-Inch:
Total Defects: 8
Bright or Dark Dots (random): 4
Bright or Dark Dots (2 adjacent): 2
Bright or Dark Dots (3 adjacent): 0
Minimum distance between defects: 15 mm (bright to bright dots); 5 mm (dark to dark dots)
Product Requirements:
DVI adapter
VGA adapter
Available USB port
Available power outlet
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thanks for copying and pasting from the buy it now section....
total monitors in section 21inch x1
21 inch Refurbished $245.99
total monitors in section 22inch x6
Acer Refurbished $249.99
Acer New $274.99
Acer New $299.99
Samsung synciemaster New $329.99
total monitors in section 24inch x2
Acer Refurbished $469.99
here is my advert for geeks... ppl go for samsung look prettier even if you never turn it on 
and only a few $$$$$ more... and geeks are getting more money 
ha... everyone wins... lol
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