Planned for release during next month, the new, 22-inch liquid crystal display (LCD) from LG will be available not a moment too soon. This particular monitor has been in the works for a while and has given rise to significant feelings of anticipation from HD enthusiasts, especially considering the coming holidays.

Naturally, this monitor must have a certain extra asset compared with all the other LCD displays that are being released on a daily basis. Indeed, the W2220P neither is the largest monitor, nor does it have a higher contrast ratio than most high-end display solutions (1,000:1). What is especially noteworthy about this monitor is its wide viewing angle, of no less than 178 degrees, both vertically and horizontally.

When LCDs were first invented, the viewing angle was, really, the only real downside such displays had compared with normal, curved screens, which, although incapable of true HD resolutions, did not have any such issues. With this large display angle, this problem is alleviated almost completely. The product will use a TN (Twisted nematic) panel with an IPS display. IPS stands for In Plane Switching and is a technology that makes sure that the liquid crystals are aligned homogeneously, guaranteeing a uniform brightness, contrast and color reproduction over the entire angle.

LG's W2220P 22-inch LCD monitor will be available just in time for it to be an option for a holiday gift. Besides the aforementioned 178-degree angle of the IPS panel, the monitor boasts a minuscule response time, namely of 5ms, the already-indicated contrast ratio of 1,000:1 and can connect through DVI and HDMI outputs, allowing for the full enjoyment of any full-HF media files. The screen is capable of a brightness of 300 cd / m² and a full-HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. Per its specs, the target groups for this panel are, most likely, photographers, designers and graphics artists, especially those designing 3D models and environments.

The product operates on merely 40W and its base allows for the swiveling and tilting of the screen itself, for an easy placement and adjustment. With a recommended retail price tag of 260 Euro, the LG W2220P will become available in December.