REVIEW: Chimei CMV 222H

Warranty LCD/Backlight (Years): 3 Years Max. pixel faults (according to ISO 13406-2): Class II Panel size: 22" Pixel size [mm]: 0,282 Native resolution: 1.680 x 1.050 Visible screen size/diagonal [mm]: 474 x 296 / 560 Video-In, connector: 1 x D-Sub analog, 1 x HDMI (HDCP) digital, RCA, S-Video und Component Vertical frequency [Hz]: 50 - 76 Max. horizontal frequency/ video bandwidth [kHz/MHz]: 24 - 82 / - Color mode preset/user: 3 + 3 / 1 LCD pivotable / portrait mode: Yes / No LCD display arm option: Yes Features: Audio-IN, D-Sub cable, audio cable, USB cable, power cable, internal power supply unit, integrated speakers, memory card reader, CD-ROM Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]: 526 x 337 x 220 (with feet) Weight [kg]: 7,6 Compliance: BSMI, CCC, MIC, FCC, UL/CUL, EPA, TUEV-ERGO, TUEV-GS, TCO 03, Nemko, VCCI, CB, C-Tick Power consumption On/Stand-by/Off [Watt]: 60 / 2 / - Test date: 03.12.2007 Rating:   Picture stability: ++ (digital) ++ (analog) Viewing angle dependency: +/- Contrast: + Color space: + Subjective impression of image quality: ++ Shades of gray resolution: + Brightness allocation: + Interpolation image quality: ++ Fabrication of case/frame, mechanics: ++ Operating, OSD: + Suitable for occasional gamer: ++ Suitable for hardcore gamer: ++ Suitable for DVD/Video: + Price [incl. VAT. in Euros]: 299,00

++ very good, + good, +/- satisfactory, - bad, -- very bad

Introduction

Until now, Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) has been known in Germany as a producer and supplier of LCD panels. Panel technology from the Taiwanese company is used in the monitors of many manufacturers. With its Chimei CMV 222H, CMO is now bringing its own flat screen monitor to the German market, which joins the ranks of 22-inch widescreen TN monitors, which have already grown to huge proportions.

In our review, we will see whether Chimei manages to outdo its numerous competitors.

Apart from the analogue image playback quality, which we tested on the analogue connection (VGA) of the monitor, all test results published here were obtained via the digital signal input (HDMI). We used an ATI Sapphire Radeon X1950 PRO 512MB with the latest driver for our tests.

Scope of supply

The accessories delivered with the Chimei CMV 222H include the usual power cable with continental two-pin plug as well as a three-pin plug for US sockets. A D-Sub cable for analogue signal transmission, an audio cable for the speakers and a USB data cable for the integrated card reader are also included.

Unfortunately, no HDMI cable for digital signal transmission is delivered with the monitor. We also looked for a HDMI/DVI adapter in vain. A Getting Started Guide is included in hard copy. The PDF user manual which appears on the CD-ROM that comes with the monitor is a little more detailed, but still too brief for our taste.

Contents:IntroductionDesign and mechanicsConnectorsControls and OSDImage qualityMeasurements and calibrationResponsivenessInterpolationConsole gamesApplicationsDVD/VideoConclusion

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