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ViewSonic VP950b review

General
Monitor type: flat panel
Display technology: TFT (active matrix)
Front panel controls: Power, menu, up, down, select
On-screen controls: auto image adjust, contrast, brightness, input select (D-sub, DVI-D), ViewMatch colour adjust (sRGB, 9300K, 7500K, 6500K, 5000K, user RGB), information (resolution, H/V frequency, pixel clock, model number, serial number), manual image adjust (H/V position, H size, fine tune, sharpness, DCR [on/off], response time [standard, advanced, ultra-fast]), setup menu (language, resolution notice, OSD position, OSD timeout, OSD background, OSD pivot), auto white balance, OSD/power lock
Dimensions (W x H x D): 41.2 x 39.1 x 27.9 cm
Weight: 5.6 kg
Available colours: black
Extras: Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM (User Guide/drivers)
Display size: 19 in
Included cables: power, 15-pin VGA, DVI-D , USB
Image
Native resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels
Aspect ratio: 4 : 3
Colour support: 24 bits
Brightness: 280 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 1 : 800
Vertical scan rate (max): 85 Hz
Horizontal scan rate (max): 82 KHz
Pixel size (dot pitch): 0.294 mm
Vertical viewing angle (max): 170 °
Horizontal viewing angle (max): 170 °
Pixel response time: 5 ms
Video input
Digital video input: DVI-D
Analogue video signal: RGB
Analogue video input: mini-D-Sub (15-pin)
Power
Power consumption in operation: 40 W
Power consumption on standby: <1 W
Compliant standards: TCO’03, CE, CB, TÜV/GS, TÜV/ERGO, ISO 13406-2 (pixel failure class II), UL, cUL, GOST-R, Hygienic, FCC-B (ICES), ICES-003B, NOM, SASO, ENERGY, ENERGY STAR, C-Tick, KTL/MIC, BSMI, PSB, TÜV-S, MPR II, CCC, Green Mark, EPEAT, WEEE, RoHS
System requirements / software
Software included: Perfect Suite
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
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ViewSonic VP950b

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

Once you've calibrated the colours using the bundled PerfectSuite Plus software, the VP950b will deliver exceptional image quality. All that's left to consider is whether a 19in. display with a native resolution of 1,280 by 1,024 pixels is adequate for your professional needs.

Typical price

£ 209

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