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My first review. Here it goes.
I found it high time that I upgrade my 5 year old Viewsonic 1912wb (which was totally awesome for it’s time).
I accidentally stumbled across the 22″ LG IPS225 while browsing for a cheap but feature rich alternative. For around Rs.9000-9500 it is the cheapest IPS (In Plane Switching) monitor available.
The only LG product I have owned till now was our sh1tty refridgerator, so I was really skeptical about buying it.
But I now think it is one of the best buying decision I have made this year.
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The package contains a VGA cable, power cable, mounting base and a 2 page product manual. No DVI or HDMI cable was included.
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In addition to a VGA port, a DVI port and an HDMI port the LG IPS225 sports a 3.5″ audio out jack which is a blessing for me when I use my XBOX360 as I can easily connect a headphone as my speakers doesn’t have an HDMI or optical port.
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The build quality is really good overall. LG has chosen squarer edges against the rounded ones that most monitors these days possess. The base stand although large and beautiful, has a bit of a sloppy build. Due to this the monitor feels a bit too wobbly. Also there is no height adjustment. There is no horizontal tilting and the vertical tilting is limited to just about 30 degrees.
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Dirt 3 looks absolutely stunning.
The colours are vibrant and vivid, and really pop out. This is the best looking display I have seen. The texts are sharp and crisp. Contrast is awesome.After 15 mins of playing Dirt 3, I was already convinced that I was right choosing this display.
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Viewing angle is really great, thanks to the IPS technology. Thank god I can now watch movies lying in my bed without compromising on contrast or colour richness.
After quitting Dirt 3, I popped in Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol 1080p.
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BURJ KHALIFA LOOKED SUPER AWESOME !!
So to summarise
Package Contents
The package contains a VGA cable, power cable, mounting base and a 2 page product manual. No DVI or HDMI cable was included.
Build Quality
The build quality is really good overall. LG has chosen squarer edges against the rounded ones that most monitors these days possess. The base stand although large and beautiful, has a bit of a sloppy build. Due to this the monitor feels a bit too wobbly. Also there is no height adjustment. There is no horizontal tilting and the vertical tilting is limited to just about 30 degrees.
Gaming Performance
Dirt 3 looks absolutely stunning.
The colours are vibrant and vivid, and really pop out. This is the best looking display I have seen. The texts are sharp and crisp. Contrast is awesome.After 15 mins of playing Dirt 3, I was already convinced that I was right choosing this display.
Viewing Angles and Movie Experience
Viewing angle is really great, thanks to the IPS technology. Thank god I can now watch movies lying in my bed without compromising on contrast or colour richness.
After quitting Dirt 3, I popped in Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol 1080p.
Verdict
LG IPS225 is THE BEST computer monitor you can get for under Rs.10,000. The image quality is the best in it’s class. The fact that the next cheapest IPS monitor costs a minimum of Rs.5,000 more makes this a sweet deal. The only problems I could find were the wobbliness of the base stand and the lack of height or tilt adjustments. If you are okay with that, then go for it. You wont be disappointed.
Original Source : *www.ajaybalachandran.com/blog/92/lg-ips225-led-22-inch-monitor-unboxing-and-hands-on-review/
I found it high time that I upgrade my 5 year old Viewsonic 1912wb (which was totally awesome for it’s time).
I accidentally stumbled across the 22″ LG IPS225 while browsing for a cheap but feature rich alternative. For around Rs.9000-9500 it is the cheapest IPS (In Plane Switching) monitor available.
The only LG product I have owned till now was our sh1tty refridgerator, so I was really skeptical about buying it.
But I now think it is one of the best buying decision I have made this year.
*img846.imageshack.us/img846/9086/92286663.jpg
*img526.imageshack.us/img526/7692/48508583.jpg
*img23.imageshack.us/img23/2893/12003502.jpg
The package contains a VGA cable, power cable, mounting base and a 2 page product manual. No DVI or HDMI cable was included.
*img192.imageshack.us/img192/8760/99598625.jpg
In addition to a VGA port, a DVI port and an HDMI port the LG IPS225 sports a 3.5″ audio out jack which is a blessing for me when I use my XBOX360 as I can easily connect a headphone as my speakers doesn’t have an HDMI or optical port.
*img210.imageshack.us/img210/3673/73757654.jpg
*img28.imageshack.us/img28/8955/77646568.jpg
The build quality is really good overall. LG has chosen squarer edges against the rounded ones that most monitors these days possess. The base stand although large and beautiful, has a bit of a sloppy build. Due to this the monitor feels a bit too wobbly. Also there is no height adjustment. There is no horizontal tilting and the vertical tilting is limited to just about 30 degrees.
*img9.imageshack.us/img9/9836/53454652.jpg
Dirt 3 looks absolutely stunning.
The colours are vibrant and vivid, and really pop out. This is the best looking display I have seen. The texts are sharp and crisp. Contrast is awesome.After 15 mins of playing Dirt 3, I was already convinced that I was right choosing this display.
*img28.imageshack.us/img28/5442/63334044.jpg
*img189.imageshack.us/img189/4303/89008256.jpg
Viewing angle is really great, thanks to the IPS technology. Thank god I can now watch movies lying in my bed without compromising on contrast or colour richness.
After quitting Dirt 3, I popped in Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol 1080p.
*img845.imageshack.us/img845/5127/28509390.jpg
*img823.imageshack.us/img823/908/31204693.jpg
*img43.imageshack.us/img43/9317/27412821.jpg
BURJ KHALIFA LOOKED SUPER AWESOME !!
So to summarise
Package Contents
The package contains a VGA cable, power cable, mounting base and a 2 page product manual. No DVI or HDMI cable was included.
Build Quality
The build quality is really good overall. LG has chosen squarer edges against the rounded ones that most monitors these days possess. The base stand although large and beautiful, has a bit of a sloppy build. Due to this the monitor feels a bit too wobbly. Also there is no height adjustment. There is no horizontal tilting and the vertical tilting is limited to just about 30 degrees.
Gaming Performance
Dirt 3 looks absolutely stunning.
The colours are vibrant and vivid, and really pop out. This is the best looking display I have seen. The texts are sharp and crisp. Contrast is awesome.After 15 mins of playing Dirt 3, I was already convinced that I was right choosing this display.
Viewing Angles and Movie Experience
Viewing angle is really great, thanks to the IPS technology. Thank god I can now watch movies lying in my bed without compromising on contrast or colour richness.
After quitting Dirt 3, I popped in Mission Impossible : Ghost Protocol 1080p.
Verdict
LG IPS225 is THE BEST computer monitor you can get for under Rs.10,000. The image quality is the best in it’s class. The fact that the next cheapest IPS monitor costs a minimum of Rs.5,000 more makes this a sweet deal. The only problems I could find were the wobbliness of the base stand and the lack of height or tilt adjustments. If you are okay with that, then go for it. You wont be disappointed.
Original Source : *www.ajaybalachandran.com/blog/92/lg-ips225-led-22-inch-monitor-unboxing-and-hands-on-review/
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