ViewSonic VP201B Pro Series 20" Flat-Panel LCD Monitor (Black)

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Manufacturer: ViewSonic
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Product Features:

• 1,600 x 1,200 resolution; analog and digital DVI-I inputs
• XtremeView technology, wide 176-degree viewing angles
• ClearMotiv 16 ms fast-motion video
• 250 nits of brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio
• Pivot, height, and wall-mount versatility

Product Description:

With a huge screen in a relatively small package, the 20-inch ViewSonic VP201B is only 2.8 inches thick and weighs less than 19 pounds. The TFT active-matrix LCD includes 1,600 x 1,200 resolution, 400:1 contrast ratio, 250 nits of brightness, and 16 ms video response, which all work together to provide exceptional clarity and outstanding text legibility. ThinEdge design allows multi-display presentations. The ViewSonic VP201B possesses an extremely well thought-out ergonomic design. With an ultra-thin 0.67-inch bezel, you see more of your screen and less of the casing, which is important if you're considering tiling or stacking multiple panels, or even for single-panel wall mounting. Digital and analog inputs further increase versatility and allow you to switch among graphics cards with ease, while the integrated 2.0 USB hub offers convenient ports for your peripherals. The thin profile saves space. The adjustable-height swiveling stand can be removed if you'd rather make use of an optional 100 mm wall mount. You can position the screen horizontally or vertically (landscape or portrait orientation) using the pivot feature, and thanks to wide 176-degree viewing angles, you can place the monitor almost anywhere on your desk or on the wall and still get a clear picture. Plus, the anti-glare coating deflects harsh room light. ViewSonic provides a three-year warranty covering parts, labor, and backlight. What's in the BoxDisplay, stand, power cord, signal cable, driver/pivot CD-ROM installation guide, warranty information Note: Multi-panel displays require either a single video card with multiple video outputs or multiple video cards, along with appropriate multi-panel mounts and stands. For more information, see http://www.viewsonic.com/multipanelsetup/
From the Manufacturer Turn your ideas into breathtaking reality with the 20-inch VP201B large-screen thin-edge ultra-slim LCD. With astounding 176-degree ultra-wide viewing angles, UXGA 1.92 megapixel resolution, ClearMotiv broadcast-quality video technology, and native HDTV high-scan 720p compatibility, the VP201b boosts professional productivity and heightens user enjoyment for video editors, financial traders, CAD/CAM engineers, and power gamers. Ideal for multiple-panel configurations with height/pivot... read more

Description from Manufacturer:With a huge screen in a relatively small package, the 20-inch ViewSonic VP201B is only 2.8 inches thick and weighs less than 19 pounds. The TFT active-matrix LCD includes 1,600 x 1,200 resolution, 400:1 contrast ratio, 250 nits of brightness, and 16 ms video response, which all work together to provide exceptional clarity and outstanding text legibility.

ThinEdge design allows multi-display presentations.

The ViewSonic VP201B possesses an extremely well thought-out ergonomic design. With an ultra-thin 0.67-inch bezel, you see more of your screen and less of the casing, which is important if you're considering tiling or stacking multiple panels, or even for single-panel wall mounting. Digital and analog inputs further increase versatility and allow you to switch among graphics cards with ease, while the integrated 2.0 USB hub offers convenient ports for your peripherals.

The thin profile saves space.

The adjustable-height swiveling stand can be removed if you'd rather make use of an optional 100 mm wall mount. You can position the screen horizontally or vertically (landscape or portrait orientation) using the pivot feature, and thanks to wide 176-degree viewing angles, you can place the monitor almost anywhere on your desk or on the wall and still get a clear picture. Plus, the anti-glare coating deflects harsh room light. ViewSonic provides a three-year warranty covering parts, labor, and backlight.

What's in the Box
Display, stand, power cord, signal cable, driver/pivot CD-ROM installation guide, warranty information

Note: Multi-panel displays require either a single video card with multiple video outputs or multiple video cards, along with appropriate multi-panel mounts and stands. For more information, see http://www.viewsonic.com/multipanelsetup/ Average Customer Rating:

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Comment: My First LCD Rating:
I'm a gamer and always thought that CRT was the way to go for gaming, but after taking the jump up to the VP201b, it changed my way of thinking. The colors are bright and really stand out, there's no ghosting at all in gaming, and there's no dead pixels.

I highly recommend this monitor. The only problem that I have is the fact that I didn't realize that with it's aspect ratio, the monitor recommends that you use a 1600X1200 resolution and if you use anything else, the picture quality isn't as good while web browsing, however it's great for gaming. I'm getting used to browsing with it though.

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Comment: Not a Gaming Monitor Rating:
I bought this monitor because reviews I had read said it was the first flat panel that could display FPS games without ghosting or blurring. But it does both. Simply moving the cursor slowly across the screen will blur it, not to mention the background in games blurs badly during movement. As a text and static graphic-only monitor it is beautiful, but don't expect it to display games anywhere near as well as a CRT costing half as much.

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Comment: Horrid Customer Service! BEWARE! Rating:
Beware of Viewsonic Customer Service. I sent a LCD in for warranty repair, so far it's been 7 weeks with no repair/replacement in sight. Check out Planar LCD's if warranty service is important to you.

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