Although very new in the Philippines, Chi Mei is a big player in Taiwan (#2) and slowly inching as one of the top producers of LCD panels in the world (ranked #3 globally). I’ve seen the LCD TVs being sold in stores but didn’t know they also do LCD monitors. PC Trends sent in a demo unit — a 21.6″ Full HD Chimei LCD monitor.
What Chimei lacked in brand recognition and popularity, it makes up in specs and affordability. The design reminded me of my old Samsung 940BW LCD monitors. If I am not mistaken, Samsung gets its LCD panels from Chi Mei in their TV line-up.
Specs:
Chimei CMV-22QD
21.6″ LCD
Full HD 1920×1080 resolution (1080p)
20,000:1 contrast ratio
5ms response time
300 cd/m² (brightness)
D-Sub + DVI input connector
2 x 1-watt speakers
On top of the list is the huge screen resolution (1920×1080) and the contrast ratio (20,000:1). I currently have two 22″ Samsung LCDs and one only has 3,000:1 while the other has 15,000:1 contrast ratio. The contrast difference is more evident during video playback.
With those specs, big name players would sell a 22″ Full HD LCD monitor between Php15,000 to Php25,000. The Chimei 22QD sells for just Php7,900 to Php8,100 depending on which store you get it. Now that’s really cheap.
@JP
Yup! I actually used this for PS3 gaming for a few months when I bought it. The screen can also output in 1080p mode albeit I’m quite sure it’s not Full HD Capable. Beats me how they do it but 1080p even in “simulated” mode with a 22″ budget screen is still a wonder!
If they have a smaller screen, it will probably fit on my TV shelf. 8k is to cheap even if the screen is of poorer quality but I bet quality is really good. But how dare they price it that low?
@ Glen
Thinking of getting one as well…what do you mean “via TPC?
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I personally use this with my MacBook Pro and it delivers crisp video and gaming. I’ve played Red Alert 3 and watched several HD shows and it really looks like a miniature plasma TV in quality. Plus it’s really shiny.
Inputs are DVI and VGA and I use a glossy screen protector on it to get the color depth you get from screens like Dell’s and Samsung’s. It’s also desk mounted and very tough as I always adjust the angle by pushing on the LCD frame.
One of the best features is you can play widescreen formatted TV shows with black bars (as seen above). The speakers suck though, even for system alerts.
Got mine at 8K at PowerPlant Computer Shop via TPC, brand new.
One a final note, ChiMei is the brand of choice by many of the more savvy PC geeks due to the price and the excellent quality.
@Reel Advice
Does that monitor have PS3 Support?
I’ve tried playing the Wolverine Origins game on a AOC 22″ Monitor — the visuals are quite splendid.
I just wisher Asus/Acer would stop perching their prices so high.
DELL is also one of chimei’s biggest customers..most of their LCD displays use chimei panels
this is very affordable and very nice to own, but is there any service center here in the philippines for this product?
this is very affordable and very nice to own, but is there any service center here in the philippines for this product?
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hooray~~~
I’m proud to see Taiwan products here :-)
thanks Abe for the proper introduction here…
cheap!
ayos toh! Fringe pa yung palabas!hehe
iba na kasi yung subok na!..brand conscious ako wahahahah
@sylv3rblade: 40 watts
How much power does this thing draw? I was thinking of getting a Hanns G LCD until I saw this.
Doesn’t Samsung manufacture its own panels and aren’t they based in Korea?
Contrast ratios have varying meanings per manufacturer. One can mean native contrast ratio while the other can mean dynamic contrast ratio. I’m pretty sure this Chi Mei monitor is showcasing it’s dynamic contrast ratio.
Color reproduction of the AOC 22-inch is bad enough, is this one actually better for a MUCH lower price?
Any link to Samsung sourcing Chi Mei panels for their LCDs TV line-ups?
From the website of the government of Taiwan: Samsung places flat panel orders with Chi Mei Optoelectronics
@JP
I currently have a Hanns-G HG216D and already have it for a year. It has a lot of ports plus you get an HDMI-in!
How about the warranty and durability of the monitor?
Yep, the price is really cheap, considering they’re manufactured in Taiwan. But why not stick with the 22″ AOC widescreen LCD? The specs and glossy finish are similar to the Chimei brand. It’s priced at 8,300 here in Enigma, Angeles City.
Right now, I’m looking for a cheap 22″ LCD monitor with lots of ports.
Wow..this is very nice..never seen one in stores yet..is this already available in the market?