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ViewSonic VP201b review

7.7

Editors' Rating

Very Good

8.5

Members' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 789

Verdict

This high-end 20.1in. LCD gets an 'A' for design, features and adjustability, but its image quality falls just short for the price... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Very thin bezel
  • Highly adjustable
  • Sharp picture with excellent contrast
  • Includes USB 2.0 hub
  • HDTV compatible

Cons

  • The image quality, while good, isn't the best of its class

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 448 x 480 x 267 cm
Weight: 8.5 kg
Display size: 20.1 in
Native resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 1 : 400
Vertical viewing angle (max): 176 °
Horizontal viewing angle (max): 176 °
Pixel response time: 16 ms
Digital video input: DVI-I
Analogue video input: mini-D-Sub (15-pin)

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Member Opinion

8.5

Average Member Rating

Excellent

3 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Great screens - I use two of them side by side

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

Overall a very good panel

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8.0

Excellent


Anonymous

Anonymous

Finally, a large screen for gamers

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8.5

Excellent


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