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Iiyama ProLite E2209HDS - Full HD 22in Monitor Review
| Author | Ardjuna Seghers |
| Published | 27th Jun 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Iiyama |
| Supplier | dabs.com |
| Price | £146.50 (Exc VAT) |
| as reviewed | £168.47 (Inc VAT) |
| Latest Price | Click here |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersAs far as aspect controls go, Iiyama offers you the choice between 'Full' and 'Aspect'. The former stretches and distorts contents to fill the whole screen, while the latter stretches it only as much as it can without causing distortion. So there's no 1:1 mode, but then on a native 16:9 screen that's not really a necessity anyway.
Overall then, image quality is middling, which to be fair can be applied to most monitors using TN panels. So the important question becomes how the E2209HDS holds up in the value stakes. Available at just over £160, this is a decent price for a Full HD 22in monitor, but some of the competition can be had for less.
If you're willing to sacrifice the HDMI port, for example (not an issue for those who only want a display for their PC), and want Full HD at the lowest possible price, Iiyama's own E2208HDS has come down to about £135 since we reviewed it. A better option that retains the triple connectivity is BenQ's E2200HD, which offers a more attractive design and superior image quality for under £150. Even factoring in the cost of a DVI cable, it's still a better option.
Though it doesn't offer more real estate, if you really want the two extra inches another £26 will get you Asus' 24in VW246H, which still solidly beats the Iiyama in looks and sound if not image quality. Also keep in mind that despite its lower 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, when it comes to ergonomics and adjustability little can touch BenQ's G2200WT currently selling for just £134.
Verdict
There's enough competition in the TN-based 22in Full HD monitor market these days that Iiyama's E2209HDS fails to stand out. Uninspiring design combined with a price that's just a bit higher than some rival offerings means there are better alternatives.
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Pbryanw said on 28th June 2009
RonRoyce said on 1st July 2009
I am curious to know what made iiyama take the step from high quality products to the dross they produce now. I say dross because while chossing a monitor I had a 2403 for a short ... more
Ardjuna said on 6th July 2009
@Richard James:
As piesforyou has pointed out, of course it's possible - just not likely these days with ever more monitors moving to 16:9 Full HD.
@Ron... more
Richard James said on 6th July 2009
Hi All, stirred up a hornets nest then. 1) piesforyou..Laptop displays do not follow the Health and Safety expectations of Desktop Displays. Think about it; 1920 x 1200, 15" ... more
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@RonRoyce - Yes I remember when CRTs were around, the monitors to buy were Iiyamas. Since the conversion from CRTs to LCDs, they've gone from being known for great monitors to... more