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ViewSonic VG800 review

6.7

Editors' Rating

Good

7.5

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 679

Verdict

The VG800 is a low-cost 18in. LCD monitor, but you get what you pay for. Graphics professionals looking for top-notch ergonomics and digital inputs should look elsewhere, although it has more appeal for those on a limited budget... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • High contrast
  • Inexpensive.

Cons

  • No digital input
  • No height adjustment
  • Tinny built-in speakers.

Key Specs

Monitor type: flat panel
Display technology: TFT (active matrix)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 43.6 x 46.2 x 18.1 cm
Weight: 6.9 kg
Display size: 18 in
Native resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 1 : 600
Vertical viewing angle (max): 160 °
Horizontal viewing angle (max): 160 °
Pixel response time: 25 ms
Analogue video input: mini-D-Sub (15-pin)

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Member Opinion

7.5

Average Member Rating

Very Good

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Great as a large introductory LCD monitor

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7.5

Very Good


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