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HP w2338h
$300.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:1080p capable resolution. HDMI, DVI & VGA inputs. 16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for watching media.
The Cons:Single year warranty only. TN panel - cheap to produce/buy, fast, at the expense of colour depth and viewing angles. Worthless integrated speakers - like all monitor speakers.
The HP w2338h is a 23-inch Diagonal 16:9 HD Ready Widescreen Monitor released by HP in 2009. It's geared towards those who are more serious about gaming and entertainment, or just need more monitor real estate for work.
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It has a 16:9 aspect ratio which makes it deal for viewing movies in their original formats. The display can be optimized for movies, photos, or games with the Quick View mode. It has a 1920 x 1080p maximum resolution, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. Glare that has been usually seen on recent glossy screens is reduced in this system using the HP BrightView technology. Both digital and analog content can be displayed using DVI-D, HDMI (supports HDCP) and VGA connectivity.
Features
- Monitor type: 23" diagonal Widescreen Thin-film Transistor LCD active matrix
- Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080p @ 60 Hz (recommended)
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (typical) ; 3000:1 (dynamic)
- Brightness: 300 nits (typical)
- Pixel Pitch: 0.265mm
- Response rate: 5ms (on-off)
- Sounds: integrated speakers, 2W per channel
- Energy star qualified: yes
- Signal Input Connector: VGA and HDMI; Analog: 15-pin miniature D-sub (VGA cable included); HDMI: Version 1.3 (HDMI cable not included); NDCP
- Tilt: +25 to -5 degrees
- Detachable base (for mounting): yes
- Dimensions: 22.2" (w) x 16.3" (h) x 7.6"(d)
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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16:9 aspect ratio is ideal for watching media
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power button and indicator is located on top of the monitor - not as annoying as blinking in your face
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single year warranty only
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TN panel - cheap to produce/buy, fast, at the expense of colour depth and viewing angles
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worthless integrated speakers - like all monitor speakers
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poor stand - few ergonomic features such as height adjustment, portrait mode
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16:9 aspect ratio is poor for web browsing and basic desktop/productivity applications (besides excel)
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Comments (1)
Creysol:
#hp_w2338h Sadly... I see a lot of reviews where people rate themselves as computer savy and then slam a component for their lack of knowledge. This has been an excellent monitor... probably because I understand how to set the aspect ratios when I install a television or monitor for the applications I intend to use. I don't understand complaints that are addressed in the owner's manual... even if you have to go online to download it because the seller lost it or you got a discount for an OEM plain or openbox.
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