Dell Alienware brand is expanding its reach to include monitors, and 21.5-inch widescreen 1080p OPTX AW2210 ($ 300 from November 11, 2009) is very useful to as solid picture quality accessible and fully integrated the menus and an exterior design that stands out from the competition generally conservative.
On the other hand, $ 300 is a lot to pay these days for a 21.5-inch monitor, especially when you consider that Dell offers LCD displays that rival the AW2210 in quality and costs less. The Dell SX2210, for example, has a panel that is identical to the Alienware 2210, but trades in the design and testing of touch-sensitive menu for a webcam, facial recognition software and a retail price $ 220.
Obviously, the company claimed that the extra $ 80 to monitor the aesthetics of Alienware. The OPTX 2210 is black, bold and sexy from top to bottom, with a slim profile and a large plastic base that Batman seems to boomerang. The LCD also seems heavier than it actually is, which is a plus and minus one: On one hand, it is easier to tote around (what fun is an Alienware screen if you get to show it off? ) But on the other monitor stability is doubtful. The OPTX 2210 did not move while I was typing this review, but moved about significantly more than my other screen (a Dell 1907FPc) when I was playing a game.
The design of the monitor keeps showing ports, which is nice when you're looking, but uncomfortable when you're trying to cover up things for her. Four USB 2.0 ports, two HDMI ports, a DVI-D, and line input and line audio output - all oriented vertically behind the monitor - are difficult to access. On the positive side, the swivel, tilt and height of the screen are easy to adjust.
OPTX 2210 The aesthetic appeal extends to its impressive menu integrated controls. I've never been a fan of touch sensitive buttons because I am a bit clumsy and I hate to be able to find the place I'm looking for. But I had no problems with the menu controls on this screen, which worked well and looked cool. The main menu button, even detects the proximity of his hand and start before touching.
Once in the menu, you'll find five presets (Standard, Multimedia, Games, warm and cold) for adjusting display settings. You get an extra point for the introduction of a custom user-defined presets, as well, along with the manual settings if the presets do not do it for you. Although you may not leave the office through these very often, the management tweak is still a nice touch.