LG W2242S 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
The LG W2242S Widescreen LCD monitor which features fast 5ms response time, an true widescreen aspect ratio of 16:10, a DFC contrast ratio of 8,000:1, LG’s unique FLATRON f-engine image correction technology, and 1680 x 1050 native resolution with upto 16.2 million colours.
Available in Black Glosy color, the LG W2242S 22-inch Widescreen LCD monitor features 22-inch (55.8 cm) WUXGA TFT Active Matrix LCD display with anti-glare screen with hard coating, 0.282x 0.282 mm Dot pitch, fast response time of 5-milliseconds, high brightness of 300 cd/m2, high a high DFC contrast ratio of 8,000:1 in 16:10 aspect ratio offering maximum resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels in WUXGA widescreen format at 60 Hz with capacity to display upto 16.2 million colors.
Equipped with intelligent Auto Resolution feature, the new LG W2242S widescreen LCD monitor’s fast 5ms video response delivers superior picture clarity for movies and games and ultra-wide viewing angles allows up to 160 degree horizontal and upto 170 degree vertical viewing angles provideing enhanced images from all directions.
Menu Function
The LG W2242S 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor offers several user friendly features including automatic brightness adjustment, automatic resolution adjustment, flexible height settings, wide viewing angles for sharing content, and high Contrast Ratio.
The LG FLATRON W2242S LCD monitor is equipped with a Fun Key button in front, emblazoned with LG’s signature smiling logo which on pressing launches a special menu with features that will appeal to serious gamers, fans of online video and even the visually impaired.
EZ Zooming: Another of the W2242S 22-inch LCD monitor’s easy to access features is a ez Zooming, allows viewers to lower / adjust the monitor’s resolution by pressing the Fun Key on keyboard. This provides larger icons and text making the screen easier to read by those with less than perfect eyesight. The monitor uses a native resolution of 1680 by 1050 pixels, which is adjusted to 1440 by 900 in ez Zooming mode.
LG FLATRON f-engine technology
The LG W2242S 22-inch LCD monitor is also equipped with LG’s FLATRON f-engine technology which is claimed to be world’s first picture correction technology chip incorporated in LCD monitors itself that results in enhancing the image quality. The higher the contrast ratio, the better the clarity and sharpness of images.
Digital Fine Contrast (DFC) Technology
The LG W2242S 22-inch LCD monitor features Digital Fine Contrast (DFC) technology which auto-adjusts the brightness of screen and maximize the contrast between black and white. The 8,000:1 DFC Contrast Ratio ensures better overall front-of-screen performance.
The Digital Fine Contrast (DFC) technology offers users a clearer, crisper and brighter image. DFC operates in MOVIE MODE, which is optimized for maximum bright movie images and also suitable for moving images with various brightness levels.
The Digital Fine Contrast (DFC) technology, enhances LCD contrast ratio up to 8,000:1 and also enables automatic detection of the image signal, and controls the backlight brightness accordingly.
LG’s DFC kicks in the Smart Function, that automatically sets up the optimum contrast ratio for each image allowing them to watch movies, animation, TV programs and even fast moving sports games on LCD monitors. DFC technology automatically analyzes the input image and then adjusts the contrast ratio for perfect picture quality. The special feature of DFC is most useful when displaying dark images.
In addition, due to the fact that LG’s DFC technology being able to automatically detect image source to adjust LCD panel back light, the LG W2242S 22-inch energy saving widescreen LCD monitor consumes less power compared to conventional LCDs, which have the backlight always on.
Widescreen
As against regular LCD monitors which offers aspect ratio of 4:3 (screen width : screen height), the LG W2242S 22-inch Widescreen LCD monitor offers expanded aspect ratio of 16:10 providing more displayable horizontal area.
The LG W2242S LCD flat screen LCD monitor’s widescreen panoramic aspect ratio of 16:10 allows two viewing full-size documents side-by-side or allowing multiple applications simultaneously.
For instance, one can run browse the Internet or edit document or run any application for that matter in one virtual display area while watching a movie on the right. Any movies, video games, etc, maintains the original aspect ratio, in any dual-screen area without any cropping or compression.
The wide screen display help increase work efficiency by allowing multiple windows with increased visibility. The Windows Vista sidebar on the right side of the screen can displays multiple applications and allows easy access to frequently used tools.
Other Features
The LG W2242S widescreen LCD monitor also allows users to select four special effects to add some spice to what might otherwise be a bland experience. It also allows the users to preview different effects prior to using photo editing software. Options include Natural, Gaussian Blur, Sepia, and Monochrome.
Widescreen LG W2242S also offers sound to add more excitement to the user experience. Refreshing sound effects go along with actions while using the 16-color onscreen menus or when the monitor is first turned on.
In addition, LG W2242S Widescreen LCD monitor also offers, sRGB color management feature and is equipped with D-Sub HDMI (High-Definition Media Interface) Port and 2x USB v2.0 Ports.
Fully Eco-friendly LG W2242S 22-inch energy saving widescreen LCD monitor consumes 40 watts while in operation and 1W in Sleep Mode and it comes equipped with ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computer Monitors and TCO’03 emission standards.
Available in only Black Glossy color (front, back and stand), the W2242S Widescreen LCD monitor weighs about 4.50 Kgs with stand.
LG W2242S 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Features
- 22-inch (55.8 cm) Color TFT Active Matrix WUXGA LCD Widescreen LCD Monitor, 16.2 million colors
- 1680 x 1050 pixels native resolution (WUXGA) at 60 Hz
- 16:10 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
- 5 ms Response Time
- Dot pitch - 0.282 mm x 0.282 mm
- Brightness - 300 cd/m2
- DFC Contrast Ratio - 8,000:1
- sRGB color management
- D-Sub, HDMI (High-Definition Media Interface) Port
- USB v2.0 Port
- FLATRON f-engine technology
- Viewing Angle - 160 degree horizontal, 170 degree vertical
- Input Video - D-sub 15-pin connector
- Horizontal Refresh Rate - 28 kHz - 83 kHz
- Vertical Refresh Rate - 56 Hz - 75 Hz
- Video Bandwidth - 25 MHz - 140 MHz
- Maximum Refresh Rate - 75 Hz
- Power Management - TCO’03 and ENERGY STAR standards
- TCO’03 and Energy Star Compliant
- Power Consumption - 40 Watts (max), 1 Watts in Sleep Mode
- Dimensions (WxHxD) 516 x 402 x 234 mm (with Stand)
- Weight - 4.50 Kgs
The new W2242S 22-inch Widescreen LCD monitor with 5ms response time, 8,000:1 DFC contrast ratio with f-engine technology is available in India for price of about Rs. 17,700 with 1 year warranty. Visit www.in.lge.com for more details about LG Products in India.
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