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So i bought a new 22" LCD - LED backlit - monitor for my new buiild, and i'm facing a horrible case of buyer's remorse...

So the problem with this monitor is that:
1) Not much information on it on the web - makes me suspicious
2) Not a very attractive bezel
3) No HDMI (Not a major problem)
4) I don't know if it's the best for it's price
5) NO HOTKEYS ! It's a big issue for me since sometimes i likee the screen bright, and sometimes i don't

I just need someone who knows how monitor's work to confirm that my purchase is good or not. I still have time to go exchange the monitor. My options are:

  • To keep the LG Monitor
  • Asus VS228H-P
  • Anything else up to $150

Also some information regarding the benefits of IPS would be good! Thanks.

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— a short, practical checklist and buying rule-of-thumb to help decide whether to keep or swap the screen. As hinted, most flat panels do expose some form of OSD control (buttons or a small joystick), so first confirm you can actually access the menu (check underside/rear and the tiny icons on the bezel). If the controls are missing or unusable, that alone can be a valid return reason if quick brightness changes matter to you.

Run these tests while you still have the option to return:

  1. Dead/stuck pixels: full-screen solid red, green, blue, white and black images — scan the panel closely.
  2. Backlight uniformity/bleed: in a dark room show a pure black image and look for bright corners or patches.
  3. Color banding and gradients: use a smooth gray gradient to reveal banding or poor gamma.
  4. Response/ghosting: open a fast panning video or drag a window quickly; noticeable trailing means slower pixel response.
  5. Ergonomics/OSD: test how fast and precise it is to change brightness/contrast in real situations (not just the menu).
    Also run the OS display-calibration tool after your basic checks — it fixes a lot of "brightness looks wrong" issues without swapping hardware.

About panels and what to choose: IPS panels give wider viewing angles and more consistent, accurate color (better for photo work, web design, or when multiple people view the screen). TN panels are cheaper and often have faster pixel response (appealing for competitive gaming) but suffer color shift off-axis. VA panels sit between those — deeper blacks but sometimes more smear. If color/viewing-angle quality is your priority, look for an IPS replacement in your price range; if low cost and snappy motion are top, a TN like the ASUS VS228H-P family is a reasonable budget pick.

Final rule: test quickly (return windows are short), focus on defects first (dead pixels, severe bleed, flaky controls), then on subjective preferences (color, bezel, ports). If the LG is defect-free but the bezel and control ergonomics bother you, swap it for a model that matches the features you actually use.

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Did you say this is a LG (Lucky Goldstar) monitor? If so, they are generally of good quality. Many monitors (vs TVs) don't have HDMI interfaces, but do have DVI. As for hotkeys, what do you mean by that. I have dual DELL displays on my system, and they do have buttons for some functions like brightness, contrast, alignment (not needed for DVI, but needed for VGA), etc. In any case, there should be some sort of button to bring up a display configuration menu in order to set default color balance, brightness, etc.

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