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HP w2558hc

$550.00 Released January, 2009

The Pros:Video presets generally work well, provide nice settings for their specified use. Above-average connectivity--2 HDMI, built-in USB hub. Built-in digital photo frame feature works well, allows for simple slideshows.

The Cons:Stand offers limited pivot movement, restricting viewing somewhat from different angles. Glossy bezel and screen pick up fingerprints too easily. Gaming preset is set a bit too bright, resulting in washed-out colours.

The HP Pavilion w2558hc is a 25.5-inch 1920x1200 wide-screen hdmi monitor with built-in webcam and with liquid crystal display (LCD) and thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This display piece is geared toward those who need a large monitor for work, or are just serious video game players.

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This piece has a 2.0 megapixel webcam designed for low-light conditions, a built in 15-1 card reader to display photographs and videos, and an ambient light sensor that can automatically make screen adjustments based on room lighting conditions. It is also equipped with BriteView Technology enhances clarity and provides brilliant colors, and reduces glare that is common with modern monitors. Its native resolution is 1920x1200 pixels, which is quite large even for HD monitors. It compares to the Dell ULTRASHARP 2408WFP, a 24" monitor with a 1920x1200 display retailing at $650.

Features

Display size: 5.5-inch (64.7 cm) diagonal and viewable image
Display type: Thin-Film Transistor LCD active matrix, BriteView technology
Integrated webcam
- Built-in 2.0 megapixel webcam
- Fixed lens (no autofocus)
- Built-in microphone for audio recording
- Blue LED indicator notifies the user when the camera is on
Memory card reader: 15-1 memory card reader
Input terminal: Two HDMI connectors (supports HDCP), One DVI-I (can be used to connect to a VGA port using the adapter cable)
Other connectors: Built-in USB hub with 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices to the PC (requires a USB cable connection to the PC). 3.5 mm Stereo mini jack input (for microphone)
Integrated speakers: 3 watts per speaker
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Dynamic Contrast ratio: 3000:1
Pixel pitch: 0.270 mm
Response time: 3 ms (G-to-G typical)

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Pros

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Video presets generally work well, provide nice settings for their specified use.
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Above-average connectivity--2 HDMI, built-in USB hub.
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Built-in digital photo frame feature works well, allows for simple slideshows.
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1920x1200, 16:10 resolution is a relative rarity these days.

Cons

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Stand offers limited pivot movement, restricting viewing somewhat from different angles.
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Glossy bezel and screen pick up fingerprints too easily.
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Gaming preset is set a bit too bright, resulting in washed-out colours.
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Not worth the premium price--while the added features are nice, they aren't necessary as your computer can handle slideshows and USB devices on its own.