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ViewSonic ThinEdge VP201S Silver 20.1" LCD Monitor

ThinEdge VP201S Silver 20.1

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ViewSonic ThinEdge VP201S Silver 20.1" LCD Monitor

  • Reviewed by: wbaskwil

    11-16-05

    Duration of ownership: 1

    Strengths: Monitor is everything they said it was. Wonderful colors and ease of installing

    Weaknesses:None that I can see

    Overall Evaluation: Very happy with getting a great monitor but also must say the NewEgg gave the best service and quick delivery possible. They were outstanding in every way. I ordered on a Sunday afternoon and received it on Wednesday.

  • Reviewed by: KieferSkunk

    01-07-05

    Duration of ownership: 3 Days

    Strengths: Sharp display, 1600x1200 resolution, very bright, excellent refresh rate, excellent viewing angle, swiveling screen for portrait display!

    Weaknesses:Colors seem a bit off (screen appears to have a green tint), PivotPro software causes my computer to crash (driver conflict with Nvidia software).

    Overall Evaluation: I just bought the VP201S LCD flat-panel a few days ago, and I am very impressed with this display. It's the first LCD panel I've used with a native 1600x1200 resolution, and I am totally amazed at how sharp and detailed the display is. Add to that the ability to swivel the screen to a portrait display - 1200x1600 resolution is absolutely amazing for browsing the Web!I've been noticing some minor problems with the color control, however - with all of the preset color temperatures, I still notice a slight greenish tint to the display. This appears to be the case across all shades of grey. 9300K is the best setting I could find, but I may still have to tweak the RGB settings manually. I suspect this is a problem with my particular monitor, however, and not a problem with the monitor line in general.Also, I use NVidia's drivers with my video card, and for some reason these appear to conflict with the PivotPro software that was provided with the monitor. I tried to install PivotPro, and it caused my system to BSOD on the very next boot. I had to revert to a previous configuration and uninstall this software again, so for now, any time I want to pivot my screen, I need to set the rotation manually in the NView Manager.Other than that, I'm very happy with this monitor. I may ask my computer store to exchange it for an identical model and see if that improves the color quality, but otherwise, I have no complaints. :)

  • Reviewed by: r3kin

    12-17-04

    Duration of ownership: 1 Days

    Strengths: everything seriously

    Weaknesses:none yet

    Overall Evaluation: Man i love this monitor its o so bright and clear games are even better now. No ghosting whatsoever and its also so easy to set up went from a 22" nec multisync, i was hesitant going from a bigger moniter to a smaller in size but believe me im so glad i did because you cant tell the difference it actually looks bigger. I would highly recommnd it

  • Reviewed by: chris_taylor

    12-12-04

    Duration of ownership: 8 Months

    Strengths: Color depth, resolution, clarity, brightness, DVI Interface (true digital), brightness

    Weaknesses:absolutely none.. nada... zilcho... zip!

    Overall Evaluation: I had been watching the prices on LCD monitors for over two years and when my present 20" flat CRT began to show it's age, the price for this LCD monitor was below $800.00, so it was time to buy. My criteria were: color depth (which gives smoothness to a shadow on a face, for instance), 1600 x 1200 pixels, 20" format, a 16ms response time, a DVI interface and brightness. I will comment on these six criteria as they relate to my summary of this monitor. 1. Color depth: Digital photos are lifelike in the colors and surface textures with no discernable "choppy" effect on the soft shadows on a face, etc. Color depth is a true 24 bit color. This is key, as there are many LCD monitors that boast a true 24 bit color depth and yet photos of people appear like a mosaic rather than having smooth shading transitions on faces, etc. 2. 1600 x 1200 resolution: This separates the lower priced big monitors from the high end ones. Lower end large (19" and up) LCD's are only 1024 x 768. I need the higher res for my CAD work and this resolution is brilliant on the ViewSonic VP201S. With this size monitor, a lower resolution draws attention to the pixels and causes eye strain. 3. 20" format: Unlike CRT's which are measured from glass corner to glass corner, resulting in a smaller format image, the 20" format is a true 20 inches diagonal. Sitting side by side with my Viewsonic 20" CRT, the ViewSonic VP201S seems so much larger and produces about the same area as a 22" CRT. 4. 16 ms response time: This pixel refresh rate is crucial in viewing DVD's, as the video frames transition smooth without ghosting or blurring as would be the case with a 25 ms response time monitor. Although not as fast as a CRT, the 16 ms speed is the fastest LCD technology to date and is very acceptable in viewing DVD's. Slower LCD monitors (25 ms) tend to draw attention to the LCD rather than the movie itself. 5. DVI Interface: This interface allows the image to be generated from your video card in digital format (without being regenerated from an analog RGB signal) and directly mapped, pixel for pixel to the LCD display, providing that you have set your desktop to the same resolution as the monitor. Having been accustomed to a UXGA resolution (1600 x 1200), I held out until this resolution became affordable. My CAD designs are crystal clear and the lack of a refresh rate typical with a CRT means that I can run at 60 Hz and use the memory in my video card for color depth instead. The reason is that the backlight in an LCD monotor does not create that characteristic flicker like a CRT at 60 Hz. The DVI interface provides a crisp image far superior to that of a monitor which is mapped to pixel groups and not one-for-one pixel ratio as with the ViewSonic VP201S. With an LCD there is no issue with convergence as there are no RGB color guns to have to align as with a CRT. Edge to edge and all over the display, all pixels are equally as crisp and in focus. 6. Brightness: Far superior to that of the best CRT monitor. Florescent lighting is much easier to produce than brightness from CRT color guns... just a better technology all around! I am amazed how much brighter this ViewSonic VP201S is than a CRT and you will be too! In summary, this is really a stellar monitor and the best value for the price. My next purchase shall be another so that I can design with two side by side, expanding my desktop 100%. FYI, this requires a special dual monitor (dual DVI being my preference) video card.

  • Reviewed by: nagranin

    07-14-04

    Duration of ownership: 7 Days

    Strengths: Incredible size, picture is flawless (no dead pixels that I can appreciate). Fast response time (16ms) so it plays the latest games excellently.

    Weaknesses:None that I have found.

    Overall Evaluation: I had a 22 inch CRT and wanted something a little sexier and space efficient. I am a gamer; currently using the ATI X800XT PE (which is incredible) so I can game at 1600 by 1200 with all the bells and whistles. Well, I was leary of LCD's as the response time of the larger monitors was always kind of slow (25ms or greater). Then, I found this beauty and reviews on it are great. I got it and it does not disappoint. The text is sharp, the gaming is amazing without any ghosting, and it is oh so bright and clear. I love it. BTW, I now have space on my desk for other accessories, so it is well worth the upgrade.

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