ViewSonic VX900
The terrific VX900 holds its own against top performers.
Roy Santos
WHAT'S HOT: ViewSonic's $920, 19-inch VX900 monitor renders sharp text and sumptuous images. A wide viewing angle of 159 degrees (according to PC World's measurements) assures that you'll easily see images even if you're viewing the display from the side (if the monitor is used to give a group presentation, for example).
The three-year warranty inspires confidence, and the 24-hour daily tech support is better than what most LCD makers offer.
WHAT'S NOT: The E-color Colorific software from Lightsurf Technologies that's included with the monitor is simple to use, but ViewSonic doesn't provide documentation; if you run into any kinks, you're on your own.
WHAT ELSE: The VX900 has a nice silver bezel, but we found it slightly thick and bulky-looking. The integrated speakers sounded rather weak in our tests.
The unit's nifty on-screen menu controls are sensitive to the touch, so making adjustments is a breeze. At times, however, the controls can be overly sensitive--it's easy to push buttons and accidentally change settings if you're adjusting the bezel, say, or if you're moving the monitor. And each time you push a button you get a beep, which can become annoying.
UPSHOT: With its sharp text, fine graphics, and wide viewing angle, the VX900 would easily please most demanding users.
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