ViewSonic VX1940w 19" Wide 2ms High-Res 1680x1050 LCD Monitor - DVI

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 17.4 x 15.2 inches ; 10.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000X1FSSK
• Item model number: VX1940W
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #127 in Computer & Accessories (See Bestsellers in Computer & Accessories)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 10, 2007

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Enjoy HD content on your desktop.
ViewSonic’s 19" VX1940w widescreen LCD delivers unparalleled performance with video response as fast as 2ms, 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (typical) and Super-HD 1680 X 1050 resolution. Games, HD movies, videos and graphic-intensive applications have never looked better on your desktop. This Vista premium certified widescreen display enhances productivity by allowing you to view two documents side-by-side or to work in two applications without toggling. Connect your game console, DVD player and other components through the digital (DVI-D) and analog inputs. The Kensington security port provides theft deterrence and the OSD and power lock prevent unauthorized changes to your optimal screen settings.

Features

Full 19-inch viewable widescreen with 1680 x 1050 resolution
High resolution panel with 36 percent more clarity than a regular 19-inch wide monitor.

Fast ClearMotiv video response
Video response as fast as 2ms enables HD broadcast-quality video.

3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio (typical)
Provides for darker black levels and better overall front-of-screen performance.

Stylish slim-bezel design
The thin bezel lets you see more without taking up valuable desktop real estate. The high neck and floating head design accentuate the visual experience.

OptiSync digital/analog inputs expand your connectivity
Multi-mode input technology supports both digital (DVI) and analog (VGA) signals for ultimate compatibility and configuration flexibility.

Amplified Impulse technology
Advanced Amplified Impulse technology accelerates grayscale transitions for superior motion video and gaming.

OnView controls for superior screen adjustability
Screen adjustments are precisely made via an easy-to-use on-screen menu.

Certified for Windows Vista Windows Vista certified

PC and Mac compatible

Energy Star MPR II and ENERGY STAR qualified

Product Description

ViewSonic 19" VX1940w widescreen LCD delivers unparalleled performance with video response as fast as 2ms, 3000:1 DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO (typ) and SUPER-HD 1680X1050 RESOLUTION. Games, HD movies, videos and graphic-intensive applications have never looked better on your desktop. This Vista premium certified WIDESCREEN DISPLAY ENHANCES PRODUCTIVITY by allowing you to view two documents side-by-side or to work in two applications without toggling. Connect your game console, DVD player and other components through the DIGITAL (DVI-D) AND ANALOG INPUTS. The Kensington security port provides theft deterrence and the OSD and power lock prevent unauthorized changes to your optimal screen settings.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Monitor. Needs a good Graphics card to be useful., February 27, 2008

By	Utpal Aradhye (Kansas City, MO, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have owned this monitor for over 3 months now and I am very happy with what I bought. Trust in the Viewsonic name and the fact that this was the only 19" model then in the market with a 1680 resolution made me decide on this. The price tag also helped (bought it open box for $193 shipped).

Picture Quality:
This is one area in which I could not find fault. The colors look a lot better than on my Dell Latitude 820 screen and also much better than the DELL external LCDs that I am used to at work. Very happy with this. Viewsonic delivers again.

Build Quality:
This is satisfactory though I must admit not the most solid I have seen.

Ease of setup:
I was able to set this up in less than 10 minutes as an external monitor to my D820 laptop and also equally easily got it running with a Inspiron 600m laptop. No problems there.

Caution:
This monitor looks good only when run at its maximum resolution and you do need a good graphics card to be able to drive it to its fullest. My ATI Radeon 9000 on the Inspiron 600m falters when delivering video on this huge size in addition to its own 1440 resolution screen. All that processing can overwhelm many laptop video cards. As a result, this monitor is quite useless with such laptops. It delivers excellent performance with a better video card though (NVIDIA Quadro NVS 110M).

Untested: This has a 2ms refresh time which is about the fastest you can get. To test this out, it needs to be paired up with a high end graphics card and some heavy duty gaming graphics. This I have not yet done. Also, having owned it for just a day, I am in no position to comment on its reliability (hence 4 stars).

VERDICT:
Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who needs a high resolution on a smaller screen size. This is an excellent monitor and a great buy at this price as long as you have a graphics card to match.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent monitor, September 11, 2008

By	Diane Wilson (Cary, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A month ago, I upgraded from an older 20" ViewSonic flat panel to a pair of these VX1940w monitors. I've been extremely satisfied with the experience. As a software developer, I've had dual monitors on my last two jobs, so I've gotten really spoiled. The ability to have so many windows visible (not just open) really is a productivity boost. These monitors are very sharp and bright, with excellent contrast and very good color. The build quality is good; one monitor has a stuck pixel, but it starts working after the monitor has been running for a while. The other has no pixel problems at all.

The one complaint I have is about ergonomics. This monitor has a short stand, and the height is not adjustable. Each monitor is sitting on a very thick book, but fortunately I won't be needing these books any time soon.

Color consistency between the two monitors is not perfect. Although the screens are very sensitive to viewing angle (true for any LCD I've ever seen), one monitor is definitely a little warmer and perhaps a little brighter, even though the setups are identical. It's a small difference, but if color reproducibility is important to you, you should be aware of this. Color temperature is adjustable, but only to four presets. (A lot of LCD monitors offer color adjustments but not in terms of color temperature, so this is a plus.)

Both monitors are running on a single Nvidia GeForce 7800 video card. This card has two DVI outputs, so both monitors benefit from the digital signal. Vista's dual monitor configuration is excellent, and the task bar and sidebar can be placed on either monitor.

Overall, I highly recommend this monitor.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visually stunning display! ViewSonic is a trusted name in my house!, October 4, 2008

By	D. P. Schroeder "Paukenwirbel" (Amidst the Carolinas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Having bought a ViewSonic VA1912WB 19-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor (Black) some time ago for my new Dell XPS series, I didn't think a 19in monitor could surpass the display quality of that monitor, but I purchased this VX1940w 19in and was absolutely stunned. INCREDIBLY bright screen that is so bright, I even have to turn down the brightness considerably, especially at night, because it's almost overwhelming.

Contrast (3000:1) is fabulous too, and, while I don't have the tech to time the vaunted 2ms refresh time, this monitor is noticeably faster than my previous ViewSonic, and it's no slouch.

I have not had any problems that others have mentioned with this monitor. No defects, though I agree the build quality is slightly less hefty than its predecessor, though it's nothing I'd even take a star away from it for.

It is true that you need a serious graphics card to take advantage of the features. I'm using this monitor on anHP Pavilion Media Center TV M8430f Desktop PC, Refurbished, Core2 Quad Q6600, 2.40GHz with 4GB RAM and Vista Home Premium 64-bit OS, though mine was bought new and is not refurbished as the one in that link is. The graphics processor onboard is an NVIDIA GeForce 8500GT 512MB PCI-Express x16 Video Card with DVI.

Native resolution is a stunning 1680x1050, which I use for gaming (with its 2ms refresh rate!) and for professional graphics quality editing with my 10MP Canon DSLR. Superb editing possibilities with that combo!

When I'm doing word processing, though, I avoid the tiny-iconing of such a powerful resolution, and tone it down to 1440x900, which is a bit easier on the eyes. All of this can be accomplished VERY quickly on the fly with no hiccups so far. The changeability of the display settings is very handy, and this screen is by far the best of its kind I've seen on the market yet. Would not hesitate to buy another ViewSonic as soon as I need one.

HIGHLY recommended.