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Fevzi Turkalp - The Gadget Detective joins Mike Mendoza
On Saturday mornings from 2.00 to 3.00am to answer your tech questions
and take a look at the latest from the world of Gadgets and Technology.

Gadget of the Week

Viewsonic VX2245wm ViewDock

Pros
Huge 22 inch widescreen
High 1680 x 1050 native resolution
5ms response rate makes it good for gaming and fast action
Built-in iPod dock
Built-in USB hub with sockets at both front and rear
Built-in card reader supports SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, SM, CF and Microdrive
Attractive piano black finish
Affordable

Cons
Somewhat limited viewing angle (despite 170 degree horizontal viewing angle quoted in specs)
iPod docks integration with screen could have been much better
Unable to view directly (without a computer) on screen, video from a video capable iPod
Cant listen to iPod audio through built-in speakers without a computer
No video output
No HDMI connector
Requires two power connectors
Sound quality of built-in speakers isnt great


Price: £318.80 inc. VAt and delivery from Amazon

Star Rating: 7 stars Good screen, iPod dock should have been better integrated with screen