Pros: It was comparatively cheaper at the time of purchase
Cons: The unit lasted just under 3 years from the date of manufacture
Overall: This monitor performed adequately during its service life but died suddenly
without warning. The monitor just went black and couldn't get its picture back.
Would definitely stay away from Benq in the future.
Pros: Inexpensive. Reasonable all round performance with good colour and contrast results. At it's heart it has the same LCD as many more expensive units including some of the Dells.
Cons: Each time there is a resolution change, and you'll be surprised how many times Windows does that, there is a time delay of about a quarter of a second and an incredibly anoying panel pops up in the centre of the screen obscuring whatever is underneath. There is no way to turn this panel off. If you're a gamer, you're going to miss out on the first second or so of the startup cut scene. This is not a drastic problem, and one you can learn to live with as you pocket the difference between this and a more expensive unit, but it's just so anoyign that there isn't a way of turing it off - didn't Benq do any customer trials?
Overall: On balance, in my opinion, the cheaper price of this unit makes up for its faults. I have had no performance issues with it and it looks good. Aside from being a dedicated gamer, I'm using the unit for professional CGI work and it satisfies my needs though it's certainly not outstanding.
With 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+) resolution, the FP222W delivers a crisp and crystal-clear screen image. Featuring a widescreen format, no image distortion or loss will occur. Additionally, the widescreen allows you to view two applications comfortably at the same time. The FP222W can enhance your productivity at work and enrich entertainment better than a 4:3 aspect ratio LCD monitor.
Key Features:
Conspicuous visual performance
Experience the lightning-fast 5ms response time
Senseye™ Technology
Dual input for maximum compatibility
Product Specifications:
Screen Size: 55.8 cm (22") widescreen
Resolution: 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)
Pixel Pitch: 0.282 mm
Brightness: 300cd/㎡ (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 700:1 (typical)
Response Time: 5 (2+3) ms (rise+fall) (typical)
Display Area: 473.76 × 296.1 mm
Display Colours: 16.7 million
Viewing Angle: 170/160 (CR>=10)
Input Signals: D-Sub/DVI-D
Here's a list of questions other people have asked about Benq FP222W / FP222W-B