After looking at Samsung's 19T and other models I thought i had made up my mind on the Samsung.However, when i saw that Viewsonic was coming out with a new model in their vp series I was intrigued to see how it performed.Knowing others with excellent experiences with them i decided to purchase the vp181b without actually ever seeing it in a store.I definitely made the right choice.Once I had it out of the box and hooked up, I was instantly impressed with the amazing brightness and contrast.After having used my Dell Ultrasharp display for about a year, it was like looking into the sun.Here are some of the advantages that changed my mind:
- About $100 cheaper to get a 18" instead of 19" (Note: The screen resolution is the same for both 1280x1028 the 19" just stretches it more).
- It's a Viewsonic and they are known for excellent quality products.
- The vp181b has dual inputs (analog/digital) and a 4 port USB hub built in
- Extremely sturdy base, it looks like a penguin, however it is unbelievable well designed and rotates very fluidly.
- Cable managed prongs on the back to keep everything nice and organized.
- The vbXXXb's allow for portrait mode; this feature is very nice if you are a college student and write a lot of papers like I do, in fact, you can see an entire page in MS Word and it makes surfing the web easier as you can see more on the page.
Basically though, I would recommend this display to anyone that is a college student, graphics professional, or just someone who likes a well built display.
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Product Description:
The VP181B from ViewSonic is an 18-inch TFT active matrix LCD monitor that provides a rich, detailed image and a number of useful features. HDTV 720p ready, it boasts resolutions up to 1,280 x 1,024, a 30 ms response time, and an anti-glare screen treatment that reduces harmful reflections and helps alleviate eye-strain. A 350:1 contrast ratio and 250 nits cd/m2 (typical) of brightness deliver easy-to-read text and crisp images, perfect for a wide variety of home and professional uses. A thin 0.67-inch bezel also makes this a perfect choice for multiple-monitor setups, while 160-degree vertical and horizontal viewing angles provide image clarity from virtually all directions.
The VP181B supports both analog and digital signals; it connects to your computer via 15-pin mini D-sub/digital DVD-I. An integrated USB 2.0 high-speed hub permits quick connection of peripherals. The VP181B is also VESA plug-and-play certified, ready to use right out of the box. With simple onscreen controls, you can adjust a wide variety of monitor settings including contrast, brightness, input select, color adjust, horizontal and vertical size, horizontal and vertical position, and much more.
The VP181B has an AC 100-240V (universal), 50-60Hz power supply which consumes 50W (typical) of power during normal operation. The small 16.1-by-9.8-inch footprint fits easily onto any convenient surface, while the VESA wall-mount interface frees up desktop space completely. TCO '99 and Energy Star certified and PC and Mac compatible, the VP181B also comes backed with a three-year limited warranty on both parts and labor.
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