Basic installation went smooth, and the
included setup guide should be adequate for even the entry
level computer user. I chose to install the unit on my desk,
replacing my
BenQ FP931 for the review. The software
installed without a glitch.
One thing I did notice is the large
space the monitor takes up. The base of the monitor is
completely round, and measures 10” in diameter. My BenQ
monitor’s base only measures in at 6”. That may not sound
like a big difference, but is the cable placement that
compounds the extra space. The cable connects to the rear of
the platform, which causes it to protrude about 3 more
inches forward. When you do the math, that ends up taking up
7” more desk space. I can put 2 BenQ monitors front to back
and still have an extra inch of desk space when compared to
the LG 1980.
The on-screen setup menu is pretty
straight forward. I took a picture of the first screen that
appears upon depressing the menu button to give you a first
hand look at what to expect:
16.6" x 10.3" x
16.1" (422mm x 261mm x 410mm)
Folded 16.6" x 2.8" x 14.1" (422mm x 71mmx
358mm)
Warranty
All LG LCD monitors come with a 3 year
warranty. As far as dead pixels go, it’s usually up to the
place where you buy the unit from. LG’s warranty does not
include dead pixel information. If you buy it from Newegg
for example, they allow up to eight dead pixels before a
warranty unit will be issued. If you call LG direct, you are
more likely to get them to bend. I had one dead pixel on
this unit, and upon contacting a customer agent, I could
have gotten a new one through a swap method.
