| | | |  - LED Backlit LCD Monitor is perfect for today's demanding graphics and video intensive applications
- LG Smart Package includes Autobright, Live Sensor, Cinema Mode, Time Control
- 2,000,000:1 Digital Fine Contrast Ratio
- Features Photo Effect and EZ Zooming
- 16:9 Widescreen Format, 1920 x 1080 Resolution
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| | | |  Product Description:
24-Inch PC Monitor. 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 2ms Response Speed (GTG), 2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, DVD-D & D-sub Input, 250 cd/m2 Brightness, 3 Year Warranty | | | | |
Average Rating : 
Rating :  - Great monitor
Cliffnotes at bottom if you're impatient. :-)
I had read some iffy reviews of this monitor and was a little reluctant to buy one. However compared to other $300 monitors it just had the most features and was easily the most beautiful of the bunch. I also noticed most of the complaints were coming from professional graphics developers, photographers, etc... people that can tell you the font and size of text from across a room. Chances are you're not one of these people and most likely will not notice any of these "problems".
The first thing you'll notice when you unbox this is how light it is. I had made a decision to find an LED monitor just to see what all this LED fuss is about. Regardless of any technical benefits of LED backlighting, it makes the monitor thin and light. My 24" TV looks bloated compared to this monitor. It is paper thin and light as a feather. However the monitor itself feels very sturdy and well built.
The second thing you'll notice is that the base stand, while artistic and delightful to look at, will have you wondering if you secured the monitor to it well enough. It is shaky. I wouldn't say flimsy, but shaky. I haven't found this to be a problem at all and is just a symptom of choosing form over function, but to some people it might be a little unnerving. After adjusting the monitor's position numerous times I've grown confident that, while it may be a little scary to see your new $300 monitor wobble around, it is in no danger of toppling over.
The connectors are all in a cluster at the base of the panel in the rear. The inputs go straight into the back so your connectors will be 90* to the rear of the panel. For some reason a lot of people complained about this. I thought it was MUCH easier to deal with than my last monitor that had its jacks facing down. I would have to tilt the monitor almost flat against my desk to adjust connections. With the LG W2486L it is very easy to adjust connections by just reaching to the back of the panel and feeling your way around.
After setting it up you'll look for a power button to turn it on and will not find one. The buttons are all part of the touch sensitive bezel. It is responsive enough, and while not as intuitive as a simple menu button and arrows, it gets the job done. Obviously a lot went into making this monitor aesthetically pleasing. The smooth, glossy face with no buttons is extremely modern and tasteful. The extruded point that houses the power led does a wonderful job of providing a shapely contour.
When you finally turn on the monitor you should go to LGs website and download the latest Forte software. The CD shipped with version 2.xx which was incompatible with Windows 7. Version 3.xx from their website worked just fine. I'd recommend this as it contains useful settings and a calibration wizard.
A common complaint is the apparent cool blueness of the colors. After playing with some settings I did notice where these complaints were coming from. However it was EASILY corrected with the Forte Manager software. It took less than one minute to adjust the colors, brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc... to balance everything nicely. My whites were very white and crisp and there was a very nice gradient to black with plenty of grays in between.
In the end the monitor itself is absolutely beautiful and does a wonderful job of producing crisp, clean images. I am not a graphics developer, so some of their complaints might be lost to me. However I have had no issues whatsoever with the quality of this panel and would recommend it to anyone. Images are beautiful, and the monitor is a near work of art that will make any room look better.
Cliffnotes:
Pros:
Absolutely beautiful, glossy panel.
Thin and light.
Great image reproduction with a decent setup program to adjust and calibrate colors.
Connection options: VGA, DVI, 2xHDMI.
Not-really-pros-or-cons:
Uses a power brick, no internal power section. May or may not bother people. Personally I prefer the brick.
Don't touch the glossy panel! Like anything high gloss it's an oil/dust magnet.
Cons:
Base is a bit wobbly, but uless you live on a ship or under train tracks you won't notice after you set it up.
OSD isn't too intuitive
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