The LG FLATRON W2243S monitor belongs to a series of devices of the initial, budgetary level. This is a fairly good system for displaying graphical information on a computer with acceptable technical specifications. It is precisely its capabilities and parameters that will be devoted to the review that is being brought to your attention.
Equipment
Monitor LG FLATRON W2243S has the following delivery list:
- Actually the peripheral device itself.
- Stand for the monitor.
- Power cord with which its power supply is provided.
- The disk is a set of drivers and an electronic version of the documentation.
- VGA signal wire for switching to a personal computer.
- Warranty card. The validity period of the latter is 2 years. At the same time, repairs are provided at the branded service centers of the Korean manufacturer.
The delivery list is sufficient in this case; it simply does not have any shortcomings.
Appointment
The actual screen size in this device is 21.5 ”. If 5-6 years ago such systems were universal, and they could be applied in almost any situation, now requirements have changed dramatically. Therefore, such monitors are used only as part of low-cost computers, which include office computers or home multimedia stations.
Main characteristics
The characteristics of the LG FLATRON W2243S monitor indicate that it is based on a very high-quality screen with a diagonal of 21.5 ". Its maximum resolution is 1920x1080. That is, it allows you to display a picture in Full HD format. It should also be noted that the aspect ratio of the image is 16: 9. The type of matrix used is TN + Film. Therefore, the image quality will be average.
The vertical viewing angle is 160 0 , and horizontally - 170 0 . This, of course, is less than that of more advanced devices with IPS technologies, but it’s still comfortable to work on such a monitor
The reaction time of the matrix is only 5 ms. The maximum brightness is limited to 300 cd / cm 2 . And the dynamic contrast index is 30,000: 1. That is, under certain circumstances such a monitor can also be used as part of a gaming computer.
Setting procedure
The key advantage of this model of peripheral device is its simple setup procedure. First you need to remove it from the box and carefully lay it on a horizontal surface. It is not recommended to touch the screen with your fingers. This may damage its surface.
Next, the support is installed and fixed. Only then can the device be installed on the table. Then the connection is made. A power cable connects the device to the power supply system, and a signal cable to the PC.
The next step is to turn on the personal computer and the peripheral device connected to it. Then it is imperative to wait until the system software has finished loading, after which the driver for the LG FLATRON W2243S monitor should be automatically installed. If this did not happen for some reason, then they can be installed from the disk included in the delivery list.
Then it is strongly recommended that you restart your computer and only then adjust the parameters of the displayed image.
Cost. Owners opinion
Now you can still buy the LG FLATRON W2243S PF monitor. Its price is 4000-4500 rubles. As noted earlier, it is positioned by the manufacturer as a budget and very affordable device. Therefore, his price is appropriate.
Monitor LG FLATRON W2243S has these advantages:
- Low cost.
- Good technical parameters.
- Great equipment.
- The most simple tuning algorithm.
- The ability to display images in Full HD - resolution.
The disadvantages of this peripheral system are as follows:
- Only one VGA communication port. With any other connection method, you will need to buy an additional adapter.
- The matrix is made using outdated technology, and color rendering in this case leaves much to be desired.
That is how the reviews characterize the hero of this review, not only the owners, but also the relevant experts.
Conclusion
This review details the monitor LG FLATRON W2243S. This is an excellent device for entry-level computing systems. In all other cases, it is still not recommended. The price is also appropriate. The main plus of this device is its support for Full HD mode. In this mode, not every budget monitor is now capable of displaying an image.