» ViewSonic VA2026w 20-inch Wide Digital/Analog LCD Computer Monitor

ViewSonic VA2026w 20-inch Wide Digital/Analog LCD Computer Monitor Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: ViewSonic 20" Monitor
Comment: Response and resolution are great. Am able to view multiple windows simultaneously with no trouble.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great value
Comment: Looks and works great. Has the features of much more expensive monitors including high resolution, fast response time, analogue or digital and great contrast. A super value for the price and no dead pixels.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Warranty issues
Comment: I purchased a Viewsonic 20-inch display. It developed a line of burnt out LCDs. I brought it back to my reseller, and it was returned to Viewsonic for repair/replacement. It has been 2 months, and I haven't seen it yet. Calls to customer service result in 2-hour waits. I would strongly recommend against Viewsonic products.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Monitor!
Comment: I wanted a larger monitor for photography mostly. This ViewSonic monitor is not getting much play on Amazon for some reason. They make great quality monitors! 20" has 1680 x 1050 resolution. 22" monitors have the same, which means the pictures get stretched a little bit to fit. Its OK, but for me the 20" is fine. If you are interested in 22", I would definitely give ViewSonic consideration.

Main reasons for purchasing this monitor:

1) ViewSonic is reliable. This is my second VS purchase.
2) 20" for the resolution quality
3) Has 1000-1, static and 2000-1, dynamic contrast ratio. Means if your just poking around on the internet and looking at pictures, the picture quality will be outstanding. Static is for non-moving and dynamic is for moving basically.
4) 0.258mm pixel pitch- For some reason this spec is not listed.
5) Supports both analog and digital signals
6) Energy Star compliant
7) Very reasonable price- I purchased through Amazon and did not really price shop.

I have a 5-year-old computer and the hardest part of my purchase was finding a video card compatible with my machine. Be careful about making sure the specs match your computer, especially if you're using older equipment. If your computer uses DDR memory you will have a hard time finding a video card that will give resolution 1680 x 1050 in digital. Analog will work, but make sure to understand the specs. Mine is in analog and the picture is great. ViewSonic recommends a video card with 1680 x1050 resolution and refresh rate of 60Hz. Instructions say maxium refresh rate is 75Hz. Higher will damage the monitor.
Last thing- No manufacture will honor a warranty claim if you spray the monitor with, whatever. ViewSonic says in the brochure to use water and dampen a clean cloth. You should always use a cloth designed for glass. The monitor comes with a clear piece of plastic that I'm keeping on it. Some reflection but I use in a dimly lit room so reflections are negligible.

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