Iiyama ProLite E2207WSV
Strong, vibrant images are the order of the day with this competent monitor
DVI ports are now standard issue even on cheapo screens, while HDMI sockets are popping up with increasing regularity.
The Iiyama ProLite E2207WSV's single VGA input, therefore, had us a little baffled at first. But then £165 is extremely affordable for a 22-inch widescreen monitor.
In practice, the VGA interface delivered a crisp, interference-free image, too. That said we'd still prefer to have a DVI port. It guarantees a perfect image regardless of the GPU you use.
Anywho, despite the absence of a digital interface, the ProLite spanks its closest competitor, LG's Flatron, for pure image quality. It's brighter more vibrant and boasts much more satisfying colours.
MusicRadar Rating
Pros
Great value. Vibrant and crisp pictures. Good viewing angle
Cons
No DVI connection
Verdict
Strange connectivity aside, this is a great monitor with an attractive asking price
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Specification
Features
'OptiColour' mode (Game, Text, Scenic or Cinema) / 1.8 mega-pixel resolution
Weight (kg)
5.5
Aspect ratio
16:10
Brightness
300
Contrast ratio
1000:1
Display resolution
1680 x 1050
Display size
22
