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HP w2207 Review

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  1. mustardayonnaise •  August 23, 2007
    Rating: 4.5/5

    Okay, I think we can all agree that the bundled HP software on this thing totally sucks. Here’s a novel solution: DON’T USE IT.

    Now that we’re past that, maybe we should look at what you actually spent your money on: the monitor itself.

    I was trying to decide between the w2207 and the Samsung 226BW. Both have excellent image quality, and both are similar in price. The HP uses the high-gloss ‘Brightview’ treatment that enhances contrast and gives a deeper, ‘richer’ image. The Samsung does not. Now, for imaging professionals who need color to be SPOT ON, it’s probably not the best-suited monitor for Photoshop work. But I enjoy the image quality on it and love to watch DVDs on it.

    The build quality of the HP is FAR SUPERIOR to the Samsung. The Samsung features a thinner bezel, but the stand is small and cheap-feeling. The HP has a wider, glossy bezel that matches the screen, plus a much less obtrusive ON-OFF button (the Samsung’s is an annoying blue LED). Although you can’t turn the HP without turning the whole stand, you get very solid-feeling elevation and angle adjustments from the HP’s stand.

    The monitor pivot, although a good idea, is probably not going to be used by most of us. Using it is a little awkward, the HP’s stand can barely accomodate it. Use your NVIDIA or ATI drivers to actually reset the resolution and orientation and you’re good to go… not the most elegant solution but it works.

    All told, you really can’t lose with this monitor for the price. I bought mine from Circuit City for $280 + sales tax. It’s perfect for general-purpose use, websurfing, watching DVDs and DIVXs, and gaming LOOKS AWESOME on it. Playing Quake4, BF2 and BF2142, Far Cry…. they all look amazing. I am really excited for Crysis to come out, just to be able to play it on this monitor. Go get one, you won’t be let down!

    Rating: 9 :: 0 out of 0 people found this user review helpful.

  2. Artur.AN •  September 30, 2007
    Rating: 4.5/5

    I am a semi-professional photographer, so image quality and definition on screen is of paramount importance to me. At first I was tempted to go for the Samsung 226BW – every other monitor here at home are Samsungs, although all laptops are HP – but at the end I bought this 2207 and I a not regretting my choice.Better built than Samsung’s – sturdier.Excellent image and definition, excellent gradations from white to black with great shadow details. With this, I can master even better my BW photographs.Besides, it has a superb and beautiful finish.The only drawback is that can be a bit reflective, but I soon got used to it and do not interfere with my work. Top notch.

    Rating: 9 :: 1 out of 1 people found this user review helpful.

  3. Aaron Chase •  February 26, 2008
    Rating: 4.5/5

    Analog picture quality is the best I’ve seen. Finally a high def monitor where you can actually use the analog input. No bleeding images or hard to read text. The text is as sharp as can be and the pictures are crystal clear and the colors are vibrant. Functionality is excellent. Tilt, swivel, pivot to landscape or portrait. On screen menu is easy to use. The hp software is a dream. It guides you through the setup process. Absolutely make your monitor look perfect. I tried to setup my monitor without the software and could not get the perfect results. So use the software. I have an XP machine. The only let down are the speakers. There is re-verb on the sound. Everything echo’s. However you do not buy a monitor for Bose quality sound so just ignore the speaker deficiency. I strongly recommend this monitor. I am using the analog input and can tell you it is better than HD picture quality.

    Rating: 9 :: 0 out of 0 people found this user review helpful.

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