Is this a "good" monitor?

Carlimited · 03-03-2007 1:11am #1

This Viewsonic LCD 19" Widescreen monitor has the following specs:
# Response Time: 5ms
# Contrast Ratio: 700:1
# Brightness: 280cd/m2
# Resolution: 1440 x 900
# Viewing Angle: 160 H / 160 V
# Aspect Ratio: 16:10
# Dual integrated stereo speakers
# Connectivity: 15-pin mini D-sub/DVI-D

Is it a good deal for $290 (Cdn.)? My CRT monitor is giving me headaches!

dazftw · 03-03-2007 2:29am

It really kinda comes down to,

what your going use it for?
Do you already have speakers?
and do you have a DVI slot on your motherboard/graphics card!

This costs 270 deliverd!

http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=331153

I bought it and its lovely nice sleek design! Wont give you headaches!

Carlimited · 03-03-2007 2:32am

Well, I spend a lot of time on my computer, mainly surfing, although I do play games fairly often. This has speakers already included. I am a little biased towards Viewsonic, so I don't think I want to consider another make. I figured that the 5ms rate is pretty good, and so is the resolution?

joshcork · 03-03-2007 7:56am

I'd be with DeafVision on the Samsung they do make good screens. It does depend alot on your video card, the rule of thumb I think is your card and monitor should cost much the same if your that way minded. I'm not much for the integrated speakers but the other specs look ok

dazftw · 03-03-2007 12:52pm

Yea the ms rate is fine and so is the res.. just if you have speakers already try get one that doesn't on the monitor save yourself a bit of money!

8T8 · 03-03-2007 2:15pm

The user reviews which on Newegg is about all I can find on the Viewsonic VA1912Wb are largely positive so it seems decent enough.

Carlimited · 06-03-2007 1:01am

Thanks for all your opinions. I bought it on Saturday, and I like it! I am amazed at the picture difference between this and my old CRT monitor. I am using my old speakers though. They are pretty good, and MUCH better than the tinny ones on the display.

Is this a "good" monitor?

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