Customer Reviews
awesum
comes with dvi cableplug it in and your all set great picture
Excellent monitor, typical Viewsonic quality
I purchased this monitor about two weeks ago and have been extremely impressed. No dead pixels, very bright screen (yet highly adjustable), and 8 ms (not 20 ms) response time is fast enough even to play games, though I bought the unit mostly to decrease eye strain when reading web content.
Speaking of which ... I only use this display with ClearType. Anybody using an LCD should seriously consider ClearType, as it seems to improve readability of text. If you're an internet news junkie like me, you'll want as much clarity as possible.
The onscreen menu is very simple and straightforward though you won't use it very often. It's the same system used on other Viewsonic monitors - two "select" buttons, two "arrow" buttons.
The manual is minimalistic but covers what you need to know.
The digital input provides an astoundingly crisp display! I also have it connected to an analog input from another system (you can switch between them) and the difference is noticeable, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the analog input. And if you're switching from a tube-display, even the analog is a huge improvement.
The built-in speakers are OK. They're nothing to write home about, and they can't handle much power, so don't plan on using them for music playback or even gaming audio. But if all you want is a simple "noise maker" for the occasional PC sounds, they work just fine. (They're only an inch tall... what do you expect?)
Viewsonic's warranty is a full three years including the backlight. This was very important to me as I'm not about to attempt a backlight swap-out. (There are folks who've done it, but I won't be one of them.)
I've owned Viewsonic monitors (home and work) for many years, and their quality is top-notch. They cost a little more, but provide excellent performance. I've had some models (tubes) in use for over 4 years without any problems. This one has been a real pleasure so far and I don't regret the purchase at all.
Good value
Excellent display for the price. With built in speakers and narrow profile fits my application(CAD) well. Response time (20Msec.) may be a bit slow for some gamers.
