HP w2007 May 2nd, 2007 | by Jason Tomczak
Full Review
Features & Design Vital Stats Pre-programmed Modes Glossy vs. Matte
The HP w2007 20.1" widescreen LCD monitor is a pretty sight to see. HP's design team has been making some very nice enhancements to their line of Home & Home Office monitors. The w2007 has a silver body and a glossy black face. One of the most aesthetic aspects of the w2007 is the glossy screen (a.k.a. BrightView), similar to modern laptops, including many HP models and Apple's MacBook Pro. It's the w2007's glossy screen that helps make photos and movies burst with lively color. Having a desktop monitor with a glossy screen makes for a more enjoyable experience, especially when working in Photoshop, Picasa, iPhoto, or similar apps.
HP's w2007 LCD screen has some impressive stats for a $279 USD widescreen LCD. The 20.1" size is perfect for most corporate and home office uses. The 1680 x 1050 native screen resolution is excellent for Photoshop, CAD/CAM, video editing, and other applications where screen real estate is critical.
The w2007 also has very impressive contrast ratio — 1000:1, to be exact. Other similarly-priced LCD screens often have between 600:1 and 800:1 listed contrast ratios. Blacks will be darker, whites will be brighter, and colors will be rendered with lifelike splendor on the w2007. Of course, the 300 nits of brightness also help render an excellent image on screen.
HP set the w2007 up with several pre-programmed video modes to help users select Movie, Photo, Gaming, Text, and Custom settings. Each mode uses a different color temperature, brightness, and contrast best suited for different styles of use.
Sleep Timer
Perfect for office use, the w2007 has a sleep timer that can be accessed via the on-screen menu. Users can set the w2007 to enter and return from low-power sleep mode at specific times each day and night, thereby saving money on monthly electric bills. It also helps eliminate the nagging concern of whether or not you turned off your monitor when you left the office in a rush.
Ever since laptops and LCD monitors became available with glossy screens, there's been a running controversy about glare, reflections, and the effects on color purity. Great numbers of imaging professionals absolutely swear by matte screens, and an equal number of pros and prosumers love the glossy screens. (I'm personally fond of the glossy option.) With my MacBook Pro, I never had a single problem with screen glare, so I could never understand why there was so much fuss. With the HP w2007 and its "BrightView" glossy screen, however, I noticed a very distinct level of reflection when there were dark images on the screen. The darker the screen, the more of the room was reflected. When I displayed a night sky photo, I could clearly see myself and the entire back half of my office behind me. It was like a dark mirror. When I displayed images with bright colors, the reflections nearly disappeared. Of course, room lighting will have major effects on any glare or reflections.
Swivel & Tilt
The w2007 has a small circular disc on the bottom of the base. It acts like a lazy Susan, allowing the base to swivel 360 degrees. Of course, the fact that the w2007 is connected by a power cord and video cable means that the base can only pivot as far as the cords will allow. The screen can tilt forward 5 degrees and backward 25 degrees. The w2007 cannot be raised or lowered like many other LCD monitors can. 
Image Courtesy of HP
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