10/20/2019 Pavilion 22xi Monitor
The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the display. If two or more inputs are active, the monitor will display the default input source. If the default source is not one of the active inputs, then the monitor will display the highest ranking priority input in the. I have an HP ZR2740w monitor that I got about 8 months ago and that I like quite a bit. Recently however, it has been doing a strange thing where the display turns itself off seemingly at random. It does not turn the entire monitor off (I can tell because whenever I turn this monitor off, my PC reconfigures so that my secondary monitor becomes.
Past the warranty period and the failure is the exact same as many others have experienced.The left side of my screen has a pinkish hue and a type of pixellation that dissipates into normal about 3-4 inches as it goes to the right.This is not a graphics or cable error and no external influences have created this problem. It is a monitor defect and appears most if not all monitors will experience this at some point. HP has no solution to this problem other than buying a new HP monitor. In some cases others have been given the option to get a replacement for a cost of $120USD. They declined in favour of buying a more reliable monitor from a competitor.If you are lucky enough to have purchased your monitor with a credit card that offers extended warranty coverage, you may be able to get some form of refund. It often requires the original receipt and an official repair cost from the company. For example, if they quote $120 repair cost, you would probably get a cheque for that amount.
If they cannot repair it, I'm not sure if you can simply buy a new one and get a refund from the credit card company. You'd have to check your policy.Long story short, don't buy this monitor unless you are ok with it being disposable and like to replace your gear every year or two. I've included a photo but not sure if it is clear the effect. The monitor is still usable but extremely irritating to look at. Past the warranty period and the failure is the exact same as many others have experienced.The left side of my screen has a pinkish hue and a type of pixellation that dissipates into normal about 3-4 inches as it goes to the right.This is not a graphics or cable error and no external influences have created this problem. It is a monitor defect and appears most if not all monitors will experience this at some point. HP has no solution to this problem other than buying a new HP monitor.
In some cases others have been given the option to get a replacement for a cost of $120USD. They declined in favour of buying a more reliable monitor from a competitor.If you are lucky enough to have purchased your monitor with a credit card that offers extended warranty coverage, you may be able to get some form of refund. It often requires the original receipt and an official repair cost from the company. For example, if they quote $120 repair cost, you would probably get a cheque for that amount.
If they cannot repair it, I'm not sure if you can simply buy a new one and get a refund from the credit card company. You'd have to check your policy.Long story short, don't buy this monitor unless you are ok with it being disposable and like to replace your gear every year or two. I've included a photo but not sure if it is clear the effect. The monitor is still usable but extremely irritating to look at. IPS is so much nicer than TN panels. Much better viewing angles. Media like movies and pictures look amazing.
Note that I have only had this for a day but as of right now this monitor has been amazing! Monitor is super lightweight (but somehow still doesn't feel cheap) and the colors are so vibrant and crisp.
Definitely went above what I expected from it. I wanted to test out the refresh rate on it as some have said that IPS displays can have some motion blur when gaming. I plugged in my Xbox One and tested it with Destiny and saw no motion blur at all. I mainly bought this display for design work so I will update my review once I test the color accuracy up against my 27' iMac at work.UPDATE: Havent been able to take to work and test with my iMac but I've attached a photo comparing it to my MacBook pro.
Colors are exact compared to the MacBook's and with the MacBook's brightness all the way up, the monitor is just barely dimmer. Very satisfied with this purchase:). The xi monitor lineup is proving to be excellent selection. I used the 20xi for about 1.5 years before upgrading to the 22xi.
The 20xis performed flawlessly, and were near-perfect in a 3 monitor setup. But eventually I wanted the more-common 1920x1080 resolution, and the additional screen size, so I went with 3 22xis as an upgrade.Both models (20xi and 22xi) have excellent display qualities. Crisp images, great viewing angles due to IPS, etc. I'm not a fan of the plastic stands, but I have mine vesa mounted on the Ergotech triple monitor stand.
Even with the stock stand these 22xis are light, thin, and non-intrusive on a desk, but even more so when vesa mounted via adapters.And after a week of use I'm pleased so far. I'm not sure that you can find a better monitor for the money.The only thing I'm still trying to get used to is the increased pixel density.
The 20xi had 96ppi, while these 22xis have 108 ppi. I didn't think that'd be very noticeable, but I still find myself adjusting scale on some pages. I think a 23xi would bring the pixel densitay back down to a perfect range, but w/3 monitors it'd likely be too wide for comfort. Avoid this monitor, I have hardly had this for a year and I've suffered a common problem that people have complained about all over the HP support forums. The monitor suffers from a flashing orange flashing LED power light, signing that it's about to shut down on my while I'm working. The only temporary solution is to unplug the monitor and plug it back in, and in another hour it shuts off again.
I'm an IT guy, so it's not like I don't know how to use the thing, but the long term solution is too much of a hassle, requiring a person to open the monitor and replace a capacitor. It's a cheap fix, but you shouldn't have to do that.Luckily I got mine cheap, but I don't think that it's fair that people should have to deal with this.
I'd ship it off to HP, but if you ever shipped to HP for repairs than you know that it's basically pointless. They won't fix anything and say that they did.
A Great low budget IPS Screen. The relatively small bezel around the monitor, gives the monitor a classy and eloquent look. The lower 'Chin', while not as large as say the iMac, is still fairly prominent; the fake metallic paint makes it a eye sore. Would have greatly preferred if they stuck to black paint for the entire monitor. The buttons for the menus does not inspire confidence in their ability to last long, but after extensive use has not presented itself as a problem. The stand only provides tilt; lacking the ability to change height and rotate. The lack of universal VESA mount holes, does nothing to solve this deficiency.
The power cord, also does not inspire confidence in its longevity. HP opted for the brick power cord instead of a traditional computer cord. This cuts down on the thickness of the monitor, so it could either be an asset or a negative depending on if you can hide the large brick of the power cord.The anti-glare screen helps greatly to prevent glare.
Not as effective in preventing glare as a matte screen; the fact that it is very difficult these days to purchase a matte screen, makes the anti-glare inclusion the monitor's greatest asset. I have two, side-by-side.
It's true that the materials used to manufacture them are on the cheap side. But the screen is absolutely non-reflective, clarity is excellent (I'm not saying the best, but damn close); and they are very versatile in terms of their usefulness - having VGA, DVI and HDMI ports in the back. NO SPEAKERS.I'm rating this 4 stars because, the 2 have slightly different output colors, no matter how I tweak them. Most of the time, it's not a big deal, but I can imagine some people out there getting into a snit and having a possible cadenza because they're not I-DENTI-CAL!!!!
Having said that, I must admit, I bought them a few months apart, so, like fabrics, perhaps they came from different dye lots. Yes, that's a joke, but I have no other explanation and HP couldn't give me one either. After a year and a half of use, this monitor is already having issues.
I will be in the middle of an internet search or some other task and the screen will randomly go completely black. Sometimes for only a few seconds or a few minutes, but other times it will stay that way. With my monitor completely black I cannot do anything, not even access my start menu to turn my computer off. This has been happening for a month now and it happens daily. This is not a wiring or connection issue because I have checked, and tried everything to fix it.Up until this started I was happy with this monitor. It appeared to be of good quality and function. But unfortunately I expect a 'good quality' product to be of use for more than 18 months.
Now I have to purchase a new one to replace it. Thus I only can give 3 stars. This has proven to be easy for me to use and set up. It integrates well with my HP laptop.
It also serves the purpose splendidly that I got it for: Namely, as a projection system for tutoring students. The display size is just about right for tutoring several students at once.
They can monitor what I am doing on my laptop, and can study very effectively. I think that such a device must be useful for many such purposes. It is somewhat fragile, but so far, I have been able to be careful with it when I transport it, and during transport, I keep it in the box it came in with the protective material. I had to order a special cable to use with my laptop, but that came very promptly. I am exceedingly pleased with this display screen. It allows me to bring in a whole new dimension in my tutoring of students. It is an excellent, reliable device.
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