I ordered the Planar PCT2235 22-inch touchscreen monitor that features projected capacitive touch technology and registers up to 10 simultaneous touch points. I researched for quite some time and had my husband's helped as well. The monitor is fast and responsive and tilts easily. It works well with our Windows 10 and the setup was a cinch. The screen looks consistent throughout and it did not require calibration.
The reason why I was highly interested in this Planar was because of the three-year warranty and 2-day replacement guarantee. The two-day replacement was tested because of an issue with the first shipment. That guarantee attached with this monitor is accurate. The screen is crisp and nice to look at. Overall, based on our experience we would not hesitate to order again and are happy about the monitor.
I was looking for a touch screen monitor with as much real estate as I could get and for the price the Planar Helium doesn't disappoint.
It offers a good variety of connection options with a DisplayPort, VGA, and HDMI ports. It also has 2x USB 2.0 ports on the rear and 3.5mm audio in/out jacks. It came with a VGA, HDMI, and audio cable as well as a cord wrap and a small cell-phone style stylus (which, while appreciated, is not optimal for such a large screen).
The onboard speakers are pretty tinny, but I didn't even realize that it had built in speakers before I purchased it so that's no let-down. I was very impressed by the kickstand attached to the backside of the monitor, it feels very steady when upright at 15 degrees and will hold the unit anywhere along the way down to 70 degrees. When it is in it's lowest position, it is easy to type using on-screen keyboards and take full advantage of the multi-touch functionality. Overall, I am very pleased with the purchase. I originally planned to use a wall mount for the screen, but the kickstand works so well I've stuck with it for the last few months.
Now for the bad:
-This is a HEAVY monitor. It is much heavier even than some of it's all-in-one counterparts such as the Lenovo Horizon (although it is comparable to the A740).
-There is a fair amount of light bleed toward the lower corners of the screen. It lessens slightly when the monitor is reclined to its lowest position, so I suspect that this may be a symptom of its weight putting pressure on the display. It becomes noticeable when viewing darker images and video.
-It is sometimes difficult to manage cords connected to the monitor. I have both all of the ports except for the audio in/out occupied and there is noticeable resistance from the bending cords when tilting the screen p and down. It seems that it would have been better to put the ports on one side of the screen considering the motion that the screen makes. It is a small downside, but it does become a nuisance from time to time.
-I won't short this monitor for not being QHD because of when it came out, but the image quality isn't perfect. Like I said, it's great for multi-tasking, but the color and sharpness aren't where I would want them to be for work in photoshop.
I build commercial kiosk setups with touch screens and have tried several on the market. These are by far the best. They are a bit pricier than some, but it's well worth it considering three things:
1. The power supply is built in and can handle both 120v and 220v.
2. There is a USB 3.0 hub built in, powered by the onboard power supply, which also serves as the data link for the touchscreen. On other screens I've tried, the touch sensor in the screen is powered by the USB connection from the computer, which causes problems in my case. No such problems here.
3. There's no maker's mark or anything visible from the front, which is ideal for my needs.
I don't use the stand it comes with, but it's better than other touchscreens I've dealt with.
It also comes with a full set of cables, including audio for the dinky speakers built in.
Great clarity, brightness, volume, and touch response. Well built. Nice thin bezel. Lost a star because the description is incorrect and the controls are touch instead of tactile push. This does NOT come with Helium stand and is NOT a USB 3.0 hub and does NOT have DVI input. The stand is a kick out single hinge as shown in the main image. Still worked well for me.
Good Quality touchscreen monitor and sleek look. Major downside is that it has touch sensitive buttons. Why does any manufacturer think that touch sensitive buttons on the face of a touchscreen monitor that is made so you can touch it is a good idea. We constantly touch the menu or power buttons accidentally due to their placement. Very poor location for such sensitive buttons. Also built in speakers are extremely under powered.
Build quality is good other than the terrible touch sensitive buttons. Picture quality is also great, and the touchscreen works perfectly fine with Windows 10 and the latest version of Android, we use this monitor for our bagging station at our restaurant powered by an Android based mini computer running our KDS software (Fresh KDS - compatible with Square POS) It was a low-cost solution for us, and meets our needs.
Feature Product
- Featuring Projected Capacitive touch technology which registers up to 10 simultaneous touch points, the monitor is extremely fast and accurate for the office worker when scanning through emails
- The Planar Helium Stand can be easily tilted from 15° to 70° - quickly moving the user from passive viewing to full touch screen interaction. Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10 - HID Compliant and no drivers needed for basic touchscreen operation
- For more integration flexibility, the Planar PCT2235 multi-touch monitor boasts multiple video inputs - DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA - and integrated speakers
- The Planar PCT2235 includes Planar's leading Customer First 3-Year Warranty, including a free 2-day advance replacement. Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C
- OS Compatibility- Windows 7, 8, 10 - HID Compliant - no drivers needed for basic touchscreen operation. Power requirements 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Description
Planar PCT2235 22 Touch screen monitor with helium stand
I regularly have meetings in my office. The problem with a standard desktop setup is that traditional monitors are large, bulky and completely block the view of people you interface with for meetings and sit-downs. I have been looking for a monitor that can be adjusted to lay flat when someone comes to sit across from me. The Planar Helium 22" screen is the solution I've been looking for.
Functionality: The monitor is easily adjusted from the back lays down as I need it to. No fuss and is fast to adjust. The Helium stand retracts back up on its own when you adjust it to a proper viewing angle for work. I will most likely rarely use it in a flat position, but it's there if I need it. I have a 55" tv in my office that I often use to present work related material to my staff and clients, and being able to use this combination works perfectly for my needs. I absolutely love it.
Touch Screen: A bonus is the touch screen. It's super responsive and easy to use. Very much like a tablet. I have yet to experience any delay or unresponsiveness when pressing on the screen. Also, it's accurate. I didn't buy this monitor for the touch panel functionality, but I can see how this will be beneficial moving forward.
Screen Quality: I do a mix of work. Lots of the usual email reading, Microsoft Office work as well as graphic design, photography and video work. The colors and crispness of the monitor are excellent. Text is sharp and vivid as are the colors. The screen is reflective, not matte. I don't have too much light in my office so reflective light is not an issue for me. Plus, glossy screens add punch and contrast which is what I like. Very much like Apple laptops and iMacs. Also, the screen is bright. Out of the box, the screen is more on the blue side but is easily adjusted using the in-menu Blue Light Reducer options. Works like a charm. Another thing to note is the bezel. It's very thin which makes gives me a large viewing area without the excessive bezel size. The equates to a smaller footprint and takes up very little space on my desk. I really like that.
Cons: the panel does not have 100% even light near the edges. This is common in many monitors. Although not very noticeable, this may be a deal breaker for folks needing to have a very accurate monitor for design and creative work. Also, the panel has limited viewing angles from the sides, but the viewing angles from the top and bottom are fine, which is good since this is a tiltable monitor and is intended to be viewed from a flat and upright position.
All in all, a very good monitor that fits my needs and recommend it to anyone needing a laptop with that can lay flat when needed and takes up very little space on the desk. Please see the attached photos for my setup and how I use it.
First off, this was amazingly simple to setup. Attach the HDMI and USB cables, plug it in, and it just works with my Windows 10 machine. Windows itself is a bit awkward when you are using it primarily in "tablet" mode, but you can quickly work around most issues.
My one main complaint is there isn't a physical on/off switch. It just auto-ons when the computer is on and it's plugged in. Since it's not wearing down a battery or anything, it's something you can live with - but would be nice to be able to power off when not in use without having to turn off the PC or change settings back and forth depending on what you're doing.
Very responsive screen with good colors and decent refresh rate. Speakers work for my needs (notifications and on-screen keyboard feedback), but obviously not going to be great for music with much bass.
Can't really beat this for the price!
wow!! what a great value. this monitor has a great picture, auto on an off when connected or computer sleeps, and a really nice price, touch screen works well. you'll need to furnish your own cable for the actual monitor (HDMI, VGA, etc.), but the USB and audio cables are included.
I am using it with an MS SurfacePro with HDMI
I was pleasantly surprised how good this monitor is.
be sure to follow the instructions carefully, but once set up, its terrific.
After considerable deliberation, I ordered my Planar PCT2265 monitor from Amazon in the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 20, 2017. It arrived on my doorstep at 20 after 2 on Thursday the 22nd, a day before its projected arrival. The packaging was in excellent condition as well, with no signs of mishandling or other damage. I am extremely satisfied with the delivery aspect of my purchase.
And as for the monitor itself, all I can say is WOW! What a great product. I've only had it for a couple days, but I LOVE it. So far, I can't find any significant flaws. The picture is crisp, clear, and bright, with no dead pixels, and the touch feature is quite responsive and does indeed register all ten of my fingers when they are placed on its surface simultaneously. This monitor allows me, at the risk of sounding like a weirdo, to become more intimate with my computer. I've got it set up as the main display with an older Dell FP1907 flatscreen LCD monitor to its immediate right for a sweet dual monitor setup, and as it stands, I can't really think of any complaints.
If I had to nitpick, it would be about the response time of 18ms. There is slight motion blur when scrolling very quickly through text or watching a fast-moving image such as in a movie or video game. However, this is a very minor complaint. The blurring isn't even that bad, and the monitor came at a fantastic price, so I'm not upset at all. Others have complained about the weak speaker volume, and yeah, they're quiet, but I have external speakers hooked up anyway, so I don't care about that either. Five solid stars, and I rarely give five-star reviews. Planar rules!
Love the touch screen monitor, with caveats. The touch screen is responsive and surprisingly fast. Picture quality is decent for the price-point. The monitor is not 22"; it is 19" (plus a few centimeters).The stand is wonkie. You need a riser to help elevate it reducing neck and back strain. Don't like the control buttons are on the underside right of the monitor, so if you don't have a riser you are lifting the monitor to tap the controls (off, resolution, etc.). These issues lead to a star reduction.
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