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Zalman ZM-M220W

 

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  • User Score (2)
    9.0 9.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Expert Score (4)
    6.0 6.0 from 4 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. maximum pc

    maximum pc
    5.0/10
    7 August 2008

    Rarely do you see a 22-inch display float near the price points of superior 24-inch panels. It’s just unheard of, for a smaller display would have to offer some kind of fantastic upgrade over what we typically find in this size classification to be worth the additional cost. How about an extra dimension? Zalman’s ZM-M220W is the company’s first 3D display and it’s every bit as expensive as some of the best midrange monitors we’ve tested. Read more

    • Great at reproducing dark grayscales, 3D imaging a neat effect (at first), some of the best ergonomics we've seen
    • 3D effect more bust than boom for most games, ample amount of banding, poor color saturation, few connection options

  2. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    6.0/10
    30 May 2008

    One day, our kids won’t believe that we only used 2D screens. This Zalman is one of the first monitors in a new era. Read more

    • Image really has depth for a number of games, Ergonomics, Two sets of glasses provided: glasses and clip on lenses, A dream (almost) come true
    • You will need a recent high end graphic card, Less expensive than originally planned but still not cheap, Responsiveness, colours

  3. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    7.0/10
    18 July 2008

    While you’ll thoroughly enjoy the experience of using this 3D monitor, there are some downsides. The cost isn’t ideal at £390 and even a slight shift of your eyes can turn the entire scene into a migraine-inducing blur. It’s also a devil to set-up and we’re not entirely sure that it’s good for your eyes to sit so close to the screen. But, for now, this is certainly the best in 3D entertainment around. Read more

    • Watch movies in 3D, Get inside games, Excellent panel
    • Long set-up process, Technology not refined, High price

  4. X-bit labs

    X-bit labs
    14 July 2008

    The technology of producing a volumetric image by means of alternating lines and polarizing eyeglasses is undoubtedly interesting and perspective because it combines simplicity and universalism. A stereo monitor doesn’t require advanced technologies, clumsy eyeglasses or helmets or even any additional electronics whatsoever. The hardware implementation is most elegant. I guess this solution can just be called beautiful. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Best 3D monitor on the market period.

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Newegg
    31 August 2009

    If you have seen any of the recent 3D movies in the theaters you will have a good picture of what 3D games will look like on this monitor. I have played Half-Life 2, Crysis, Bioshock, Unreal2004, and many other games and they all look sick with this kit. Even old titles like UT2004 take on new life in stereo 3d. Its like you are in the game. Rockets wizzing past your face, explosions and debris flying out of the screen, large spanning vistas in vivid detail. Read more

    • This is hands-down the best 3D monitor money can buy and a pretty decent 2D monitor as well. It works using polarized glasses, same as in the movie theater (in fact, t...
    • It is an interlaced solution so in 3D mode you lose some of the resolution. In practice I hardly notice this at all, but if you are trying to read small text in 3d tha...

  2. Zalman ZM-M220W

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    6 July 2008

    does it also display movies and general things in 3d and is there any info on weather other graphics cards will support this monitor Read more

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