Viewsonic VX2000 20.1" LCD Monitor

by ViewSonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 19 x 19.8 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 18.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006LLIM
• Item model number: VX2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,498 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 24, 2002

Product Description

MODEL- VX2000 VENDOR- VIEWSONIC FEATURES- VX2000 ViewPanel TFT LCD Color Display- Metallic on Black finish High performance in a 20" HDTV-ready LCD. The ViewSonic VX2000 packs powerful features into a slim, elegant metallic-on-black design. With a 20.1" screen, this HDTV-ready LCD features SuperClearMVA technology and full multimedia capability for the ultimate in full-motion video. Super-fast video response time, wide viewing angles and superior image quality make the VX2000 ideal for graphic design, gaming and video editing. An ultra-high 600:1 contrast ratio and 250-nit brightness create exceptional screen realism. In addition, OptiSync technology provides dual analog and digital inputs for system flexibility. For technical sensibility with stylish ingenuity in a 20" LCD display, the VX2000 is the ultimate choice. * Displays a full, flat 20.1" viewable area with crisp detail and fully saturated colors. * Displays a optimum resolution of 1600 x 1200 for outstanding image detail. Scalable resolution from VGA up to 1600 x 1200. * Displays HDTV 1280 x 720p format with advanced scaling options. * SuperClearMVA technology delivers high contrast, brilliant color, improved viewing angles and superior clarity for moving images. * ViewSonics innovative 3X-LCD display utilizes an advanced liquid crystal panel technology to dramatically improve video response up to three times faster than existing wide-viewing-angle LCD technology. The result is superior picture clarity and perfect focus - even when viewing moving images. * OptiSync technology This multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals. * XtremeView performance Up to 170 degree viewing angles horizontally and 170 degree vertically, providing image clarity from all directions. * OSD lock function When activated, the user-controlled OSD lock function prevents changes to monitor settings, maintaining an optimized image. * AutoTune Function Automatically monitors video input and opti...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars nice monitor, nothing extras, October 28, 2002

By 

Sean Dreilinger (lake oswego, oregon, us) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Viewsonic VX2000 20.1" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

the vx2000 is clearer and brighter than my 21'' viewsonic CRT at work. my 1600x1200 linux desktop is easily visible, even in bright daylight. my laptop lcd pales by comparison, as do most CRTs.

this monitor weighs less than all of the other 20'' lcd's, but is well balanced and does not dislodge easily. the base lifts the image about 6'' above the desk surface (think about that if you like to stack your monitor on top of your desktop computer case).

to connect your vga, dvi, 1/8" mic, and 1/8" audio cables, the back cover of the vx2000 must be pried off. the back cover is pathetically cheap for such an otherwise high-end product, -- there's not even a diagram in the printed or electronic user's guide showing how to remove the delicate plastic pieces. be careful.

the speakers and microphone work as advertised, but i'm frequently muting the monitor speakers (convenient dedicated button for this) and putting on a headset to get better sound.

if you use x-windows to zoom resolutions, you'll want to stick to viewsonic's advertised resolutions for the vx2000. even at the supported dimensions, the monitor takes a lengthy pause to 'autoadjust' at each change of resolution (at least with the analog video card i am presently using).

one more thing worth noting is that loud, high-pitched chirp from the vx2000 monitor's on-screen controls can be silenced via the setup menu -> touch tone option.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars VX2000 vs VP201S, April 29, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Viewsonic VX2000 20.1" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

Hello again i have now swapped my VX2000 for a VP201S and the following can be said.

VX2000 have a better image quality.
VP201S is alot better in fast paced games for example
Return to castle wolfenstien and Painkiller because its a 16 ms screen compared VX2000's 25 ms.

If you dont play games get the VX2000 its cheaper and better image quality. Also if you only play slow paced games like strategy games this is probobly ok. Movies if youre going to watch movies i still suggest the VX2000 its really good with Movies. However if your an avid gamer who plays all type of games alot then i have to suggest the VP201s or b since its better suited for that task.

Hope you find this info useful.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VX2000 by viewsonic, December 6, 2003

By 

Robert Chapman (FPO, AA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Viewsonic VX2000 20.1" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

This monitor is awesome you will be pleased with the crisp picture and 170 degree viewable range. I can view this monitor no matter where I am sitting in the room with no loss visually from any direction. I had a 17" crt monitor before I bought this monitor. This monitor is better than my old 17". I also watch tv on the vx2000 monitor through my computer and it performs flawlessly. My monitor is currently plugged up via the analogue port not the DVI port. I have not noticed any loss in visual acquity. Images are sharp, crisp, and clear just amazing. Looks great in bright light too. What I mean is there is no fading of picture in bright light. I don't use the speakers because my computer is connected through my surround sound stearo system. My guess is the speakers perform somewhere in the range of speakers that would normally accompany a new computer now days. I love this new monitor. If you are in the market looking for a new monitor at a good price This is a good monitor to go with. The screen does not tilt, landscape to portrait, like the vp201m does, but everything else is just as awesome. You can not seperate the monitor from the stand. The dot pitch on this monitor is a crisp .255. If you are in the market for a new monitor check to be sure the monitor you are about to purchase has 170 degree viewalbe it does make a huge, huge differece in viewable injoyment. The 600:1 vs. 700:1 contrast is not enough to notice or distiguish for your average viewer so don't be too overly concerned with the contrast ratio. 600:1 is excellent! This is simply a great monitor, software loads easily and was flawless. I purchased my Monitor through Mwave.com. I live at an FPO address I recieved my monitor through USPS in 5 days flat. So lots of kudos to those guys for doing such a great job in shipping. My total outlay including shipping was 1170.00 and change.