BenQ jumps aboard 22-inch bandwagon with the FP222W

All the cool kids are busting out 22-inch LCDs to prep for the impending release of Vista, and now BenQ is joining the fray with their new FP222W. Samsung has supposedly teamed up with the Microsoftees for an "official" Windows Vista 22-inch widescreen, and now it seems everybody is taking a stab at the blessed display size -- BenQ included. Their FP222W display runs a 1680 x 1050 resolution, has dual DVI and D-sub inputs, runs at a lovable 5ms response time, and also features BenQ's proprietary "Senseye" tech for automatic image enhancement. We're supposed to be seeing this one "in the beginning of September," so any day now.

[Via TG Daily]

[Jeff Foster @ Sep 8th 2006 2:14PM]

no pricepoint?

[AJerman @ Sep 8th 2006 2:15PM]

Don't you think it's smarter to bump your size and price up a little to the 24" mark and get a 1080p compatible display? With all the new HD content hitting now it's just a matter of time before 1080p starts becoming more popular.

That's what I'm planning on doing for my next upgrade. I'm looking at the Dell right now though I'm waiting for them to get some issues ironed out still.

[tapezor @ Sep 8th 2006 2:23PM]

if its a decent price ill pick one up!

[lfred @ Sep 8th 2006 3:09PM]

Read the specs. Vista approved (yeah right), but just DVI ? Where is HDCP support on monitors ? I still have to see one with HDCP support. Graphics cards with HDCP (e.g. Nvidia's GF7950) start to appear, but where are the monitors ?

[Ash @ Sep 8th 2006 3:13PM]

Dell and Benq already have monitors out with HDCP support. Samsung also has a 20' with HDCP.
Look for the Benq and Samsung on Newegg.

[Eric @ Sep 8th 2006 4:18PM]

Meh. I'm already rockin the 24" 1920x1200 goodness.

What's the Vista angle tho? Vista doesn't work with CRTs or displays under 22 inches? what?

[Element @ Sep 8th 2006 10:30PM]

"Read the specs. Vista approved (yeah right), but just DVI ? Where is HDCP support on monitors ? I still have to see one with HDCP support. Graphics cards with HDCP (e.g. Nvidia's GF7950) start to appear, but where are the monitors ?"

DVI supports HDCP. NO difference between HDMI and DVI its just HDMI carries sound also, its all digital signal.

[Jak Crow @ Sep 11th 2006 2:59AM]

This is the same screen as the 22" Westinghouse found at Bestbuy. I picked up two when they were on sale and with a 30% on top of that. It's a 6 bit screen w/o HDCP, but still very nice and well worth the the $350 I paid for each. I think the 22" screens will be a sweet spot for people on a price|size point, regardless of the 1680x1050 res.