Alienware's 1080p 21.5-inch OptX AW2210 priced for maximum street fighting
By Ross Miller 
posted Jun 30th 2009 11:51PM
posted Jun 30th 2009 11:51PM
Update: Alienware's sent us word that the monitor does in fact sport DVI input, and it looks like the product page has been updated to reflect that.
a rebranded dell screen? Sign me up
Yeah for real.
its the Dell SX2210 with a different case
They need a new moniker so badly.
Rebadge!
No DVI or VGA?...
er... I pass.
most modern graphics card offer adapter to hdmi anyway - its really not that big a deal.
I too will pass, no connectivity to my KVM.
damn right, Matthew C! let's never standardize video connection ports! adapters for all!
The only down side to HDMI in Europe is higher tax as ANY screen with a HDMI port is considered a TV, not a monitor, thus subjects to a higher tax!
Lovely EU always knows better what we want and need...
Another dell's expensive TN monitor... Buy 2209WA
2209WA FTW
I really don't get why this monitor is worth it at all. For $300 you can easily get a 24" TN 1080p or 1920x1200 2ms monitor which is bigger, or else the 2209WA 22" eIPS with lower resolution but far superior color space and viewing angle for graphics. The Engadget post also doesn't deal with whether it pivots.
There's the Apple tax, the Sony tax, and the Alienware tax.
Not sure which is worse (likely Apple), but a TN is a TN is a TN, and this is NOT worth the asking price, that's for sure.
The same reason why someone would buy an Alienware over a Dell XPS.
At least you get S-IPS panels with Apple LCDs, so it doesn't hurt as much. S-IPS and LED in one case, though it's marred by a superglossy screen.
2209WA = 1680x1050 and no HDMI. No thanks.
I drop so bunch pwn as Dan on LIVE!
Toss an add to Shidell if anyone else rocks SF4.
what?
No DVI?
On the website is says "Video Connectivity - DVIx1 HDMIx2"
probably comes with some sort of adapter for the hdmi. The specs on my graphics card said 2 dvi, 1 hdmi but it just meant it had the adapter. Different type of product but I'm guessing it's similar.
so what makes this a good deal? looks like it's overprice by at least $100 based on similar monitors on newegg.
puff, puff, pass.
HADOUKEN!
Color me confused.
Why is this a big deal when I could get a 24in 1920x1200 monitor with 2ms response time from Newegg for $280?
Sure it's an Asus vs a AlienDellWare, but still...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236033
I agree with the above posters -- this isn't that great of a deal at all. I sure hope Engadget isn't injecting ads as posts into their stream. But notice how clicking on the large postcard image it links directly to a page where one could quickly place this item into their Alienware cart...
In my opinion, you wouldn’t really need a 80,000:1 contrast ratio unless you were planning on playing video games on the sun.
an alienware item under $1000? creepy...
It does have a single DVI input, just no VGA input
TN panel?
FAIL.
How do you find out what type of panel is in it?
Why get this when you can get the better Viewsonic VX2260wm for a cheaper price?
Oh yeah, and good luck trying to own with your lag-infested non-TN panel monitor.
Douche.
METSU... HADOOOOOOUKEN!
:B
This is a weak "deal". If you're looking for a real monitor at that price point go for something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001280
Better brand, bigger screen, higher resolution, much better connectivity. Up to you to decide, but I'm not making anything off the Newegg link ;)
What is the best screen for to play games on (with the playstation 3) ?
budget is like $300,-
It's the Viewsonic monitor as I've mentioned above.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116400&Tpk=vx2260wm
This has been tested by digitalversus.com and the MLG community to have very low picture and input lag.
well thanks for your advice!
This does have DVI, but it is a TN panel.
Video Connectivity DVIx1 HDMIx2
Is it a good price? most 24 inch LCD display is $200~$250 in my country.
(Yes, Come with Full-HD+HDMI(DVI)+VGA)
22inch like this is only US$150~220
http://shopping.pchome.com.tw/?mod=store&func=style_show&SR_NO=DGAB2H
Rate is about: 1:33
Um, why are people buying a 1080 display for their computer? 1080 can't display a %100 zoom full page on the screen. That was the whole point of x1200.
Sadly, marketing is winning over reality again. Just like what happened with HDD's and the "gigabyte" measurement crap.
I can see the TV Ad's already
"Dude, you're getting a Dell Screen"
That's one effed up looking Ryu. His face looks nothing like Ryu