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.
sir,
where can i find this monitor/s?is it available in Greenhills?
@Reel Advice
Thanks for the enlightenment. Well, in times like these, buying an LCD monitor over a HDTV would be the more practical choice. Heck, with multi-port functions, I bet you can even hook your cable box into the darn thing.
Chimei has been the putative leader in monitor sales in Enigma the past year. Almost all households I had been into before I purchased my monitor use the Taiwanese brand.
Just an advice for those who haven’t upgraded to LCD and are planning to purchase one this year:
Don’t go for the 18″/19″ scales; the 22″ model will definitely make ends meet for your viewing pleasure and your budget.
I using a Wide screen Chimei 19′CMV 948D. I bought it last december and still working fine.
Sulit naman sya sa tingin ko.. cheap yet durable… hehehe..
I’m using a Wide screen Chimei 19′CMV 948D. I bought it last december and still working fine.
Sulit naman sya sa tingin ko.. cheap yet durable… hehehe..
ayus to ah.. guys can you post list of store and estimate price.. para naman magka idea kame where to get it cheapper
@Jun: Here’s a regularly updated price list of Enigma’s retail.
http://enigma-phil.com.ph/Downloader.php?PL=ret
wow! that’s nice…
BUT… i would rather drool on this LCD TV monitor
http://openpinoy.com/shop/step1.php?number=1924
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@Sir yuga
wow 40w. I’m buying.
@JP
lol thanks for the link. I didn’t know Enigma carried Chimei (was planning on getting a hanns G from them). Guess I need to look out more lol
hello guys, Anyone who have tried this monitor in OSX leopard? My t220 currently suffers from washed out colors, and I hardly get some smooth gradients in photoshop. I think its the nature of the unit not some defects though.
Hope someone could share something about this
I just got my new Chimei 22QD LCD at “PC Quarters” (No. V-341 3RD Floor Virra Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center — Tel. 721-10-51) today and very satified with the outcome. Since I will use mine (bigger-screen LCD) for a myriad of purposes, my Chimei 22QD works like magic as of now. I purchased my Chimei 22QD for its cheap price tag of P7,850 but I was so overwhelmed when this 21.6″ widescreen beauty gave me an uncompromising rich visual display (20000:1).
When we calibrated my new baby, my friends and myself were very impressed. The picture quality is head and shoulders above any LCD we’ve ever touched. Under the league of 22-inch LCDs, this one is an “amazing” item and can easily topple popular LCD brands like Samsung and LG. If for some reason, you prefer “value for money” Full HD 1920×1080 resolution this is the best one out there.
It runs cool and displays much more natural colors than I expected, this really meet my sky-high personal standards for picture quality. The image still looks great and razorsharp, with superior picture quality and lower price tag, to be had.
Again, Chimei 22QD is a great value when Samsung, Viewsonic Hanns.G and LG are sitting right next to it.
I went home MORE satisfied than my usual weekly hardware purchase when “PC Quarters” owner Mike throw in a FREE 2 GB Transcend USB Flash Drive when I paid them in cash. Btw, “PC Quarters” beat all the price posted on this LCD by major Computer shops in Metro Manila.
where could i buy one of that??
@Ezekiel
It’s available in some store in Gilmore.
Chimei LCD is a Big Bang for your buck. It has a very good price and quality.
@JP Caparas
Where is Enigma located in Cavite and Laguna? I’m from Las Pinas and I’d rather visit their store than go to Greenhills.
I checked on PCTrends’ website and they have the Chimei CMV-222H-G. 22″ with 6-in-1 Card Reader and HDMI input. Panalo din sa features to a.
Anyone knows where this is sold? How much?
Well, the Chimei CMV-22QD is definitely worth considering though.
JP, available pa ba to now sa Enigma Angeles?
I’m planning to get 1 this week.
Does it have displayport?
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@Jay – Yep, they still have one in their showroom. They’ll probably never run out of stock as they always put supply ahead of demand.
@Ruel – Sorry, I don’t know the exact location of the Laguna Branch. You can always call their customer lines.
Nakabili ako kaya lng nagtawanan sa bahay ng parang natunog daw “Chimay” ang brand name.
hehehehe.
actually there’s no problem with the brand name as long as the product is really competitive. But the problem is natatak na sa isipan natin na kapag parang china made e mahinang klase.
gamit ko ngaun Chimei 22QD planning to have another 1 with the TV tuner in replacement for my 21″ 110watts Sharp TV.
hehehehe….
bibili ako nito hehe
PC HUB IS THE NEAREST AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO BUY A LCD MONITOR LIKE CHIMEI…I SAW IT WHEN I LOOK FOR A LCD MONITOR…LOCATION IN GILMORE QUEZON CITY.
parang gusto ko na din to ah. planning to buy 22″ lcd din. Quezon city area. parang “chimay” nga lang yung basa ng brand. haha. lagyan ko na lang cguro sticker. hehe
wala po ba silang lcd tv? kasi i’m more into tv and plans to plug the cable also…
or pwede ba na lcd monitor then saksak ko yung sa cable?.. sorry no idea about this techie thing pero gusto ko sana buy because of good reviews.