BenQ V2400W LCD Monitor Review - Design
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Right out of the box, one of the most impressive features of the BenQ V2400W, according to TrustedReviews.com , is that the monitor comes in one piece. Although this does slightly cut into its flexibility (which some users may find more annoying than others), it does mean that you do not have to spend any precious minutes assembling your monitor before you can enjoy it.
Right after you notice that you will not have to assemble your brand new monitor, you will observe that the stand appears to be broken. That is, it is misaligned from the center of the display by a good few inches. As a matter of fact, this is intentional (or maybe not) on the part of the designer. As you get to know the V2400W, you will grow to love this feature and the unique look that it provides to your monitor. Other than the novelty, it also opens up the video connections to amazingly easy access.
As I mentioned earlier, the thinness of the V2400W is truly impressive. The screen itself is only 1 inch thick, and does not get all that much thicker when you consider the part that connects it to the base.
The monitor's colors are far from original, but still combine in a pleasing way. The majority of the monitor is a typical black, while the stand and control buttons are more of a grey or silver. Interestingly, when combined with the original appearance of the stand, you are left with an impression of overall originality. Fortunately, the screen is matte rather than glossy. Although some consumers do prefer the glossy screen, matte really is better all around, with no annoying glare or obnoxiously obvious fingerprints.
One issue—as previously mentioned—with the design is that there is very little flexibility between the display and its stand. It can tilt back up to 20 degrees, which is sufficient. However, other than that, you cannot rotate the monitor from side to side and there is no pivot option. Although this may provide some users with a bit of headache -- and maybe even heartache -- in reality, this is not a very big issue. If you need to shift your display for any reason, it is a pretty straightforward process to physically move the whole monitor.
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