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June 24, 2008

HP w1907V review

Boasting plug-and-play operability, HP's budget offering in the flat-panel LCD monitor stakes is the £149, 19in wide HP w1907V model.

Key specification includes the HP w1907V's 1,440x900 optimal display resolution, 16.2 million colours, a 5ms (milliseconds) refresh rate – the lower the figure the more frequent the update – plus 1,000:1 contrast ratio. HP's BrightView technology purports to reliably deliver rich colours and a sharp picture.

For those for whom it will be an issue, it's worth mentioning that you do sacrifice something at this price, not just screen inches but namely that the HP w1907V's video input is analogue only (via 15-pin D-Sub port), though you do also get an audio input for attaching headphones plus integrated but rather underpowered 2 Watt speakers.

Accentuating the positives, the HP w1907V is sturdily constructed at 5kg in weight, sporting a sleek black gloss screen surround and, bucking the single-shade trend, a weighty metal base stand in silver that slots firmly into place.

Underneath this is a small wheel that allows the HP w1907V to be swivelled around for better visibility, with a claimed 160-degree view angle, while the screen can be tilted back and forth by a limited amount too (-5 degrees to 25 degrees).

Operation is user-friendly and revolves around four largish, clearly marked silver buttons that lurk beneath the screen at the front of the HP w1907V. These control brightness and contrast and can be used to reset the monitor to its factory default. The large power button lurks out of harm's way above the hood.

It's worth mentioning that the HP w1907V's screen menus are logically arranged and some of the easiest to navigate on test, with a Quick View mode allowing the user to select from optimised presets for movies, photos, gaming or text, while there's also a custom option.

Even with the relevant preset selected however, we found the gaming image neither as sharp nor colour-rich as the competing brands here. While movie mode seems to sort out the colours, there's a slightly mottled effect in comparison with HP's rivals, although you probably wouldn't notice if viewed in isolation. A more vivid appearance in photo mode lends fleshtones a more flattering hue, however.

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The 2 most helpful reviews based on 90 reviews:

04 Dec 2007 DAVID, ADDLESTONE

10

Good Points

This product was the best looking in style, finish and quality i could find,it goes well with my HP computer was as easy as plugging it in to use,great sound though you will need speakers if you like your music or your games.The inbuilt speakers are good enough ,but add some external speakers and you've got a brilliant performing bit of kit, that looks and handles really well.It has some cool features for getting the exact look and feel, for either watching films playing games or just tinkering on your computer.The brightness and clarity is the best if seen and personally recommend .

Bad Points

I did'nt like the volume button but have external speakers in which i have more control over now.

14 Aug 2007 Jason, Poole

10

Good Points

I can't fault this monitor. My dad wants one, my sister wants one and my brother in law bought one....all after seeing mine !!!

Bad Points

None

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