The Samsung SyncMaster 2220WM is a 22-inch widescreen TFT-LCD monitor with built-in speakers and a fast response time of 5 ms. With a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 1680 x 1050 maximum resolution, and horizontal/vertical viewing angle of 170°/160°. The SyncMaster 2220WM is certified for Windows Vista Premium and has MagicBright2. The screen is huge and the picture is very clear. Generally Samsung LCD monitors provide good reliability and value and the Samsung SyncMaster 2220WM is sharper and has significantly more contrast than any of them. The built-in multimedia speakers of the Samsung 2220WM widescreen monitor allow you to hear videos and audio presentations, or listen to music and working at the same time. The wide screen format makes multi-tasking easy, and there is more room for open applications, tool palettes and images. And the 5ms response time makes for smooth, smear-free motion graphics. The Samsung SyncMaster 2220WM is great for editing photos and the image is crisp and clear. Viewing angles are good, it is quite bright, and the unit sports a nice assortment of controls. The stand allows the monitor to swivel but it does not move up or down. However there is no audio port on the back. Although the Samsung SyncMaster 2220WM is great some users do not recommend it for web /graphic design as the screen is too bright and it takes time to get the right colour adjustment. For graphic design, web design or even photography; one needs a monitor with a more natural color screen display. The clarity of Samsung SyncMaster 2220WM is great, and it is an excellent choice for the hardcore gamers or the general computer user. Some users complain of a little bit of back light bleeding at the top and bottom, but it’s only noticeable on solid black images it’s not an a big deal.