Features of the Viewsonic VX2025WM 20" LCD
The Viewsonic VX2025WM is a TFT active matrix LCD with a 20.1" viewable image size. The native optimum resolution for the monitor is 1680 x 1050 and the contrast ratio is a good 800:1. The gray to gray response time for the Viewsonic VX2025WM is an excellent 8ms. Brightness is quoted as 300cd/m2 and the screen is anti-glare coated.
On the back of the monitor you have a choice of two different inputs the digital DVI and the analog RGB. Both windows an Mac users can enjoy this great monitor. Another nice feature on the monitor is an integrated power supply. that means there is no box dangling behind your desk, only the standard PC type power cord which makes for a cleaner desk environment.
The dimensions of the Viewsonic VX2025WM are 19" x 17.3" x 7.9" with the stand and 19" x 13.4" x 2.6" without the stand. The net weight with the stand is 13.9 pounds. Viewsonic includes both DVI and VGA cables in the box in addition to the Viewsonic wizard CD and power cable. Viewsonic also included built in speakers that are in the rear of the monitor for a cleaner appearance.
LCD viewing angles are very important and the VX2025WM has great viewing angles of up to 176 degrees both vertically and horizontally. You have to practically be behind the monitor to not be able to see the image on screen. Those who prefer to run dual monitors will appreciate the thin bezels. The thinner the bezel the closer together you are able to get the monitors.
Viewsonic VX2025WM 20" LCD in Use
The VX2025WM is very easy to set up and use. Comparing it to my 24" Eizo CE240W reference monitor I find that the VX2025WM appears to have a slight yellowish tint to colors. Not so much that you notice normally, but compared to the reference Eizo it is apparent. Gaming on the 20" wide aspect ratio VX2025WM is a joy. The fast ClearMotiv 8ms response time assures there is no smearing or ghosting during gaming, even on the most graphically challenging titles out such as FEAR, Battlefield 2 and Oblivion.
The fast response time also ensured that movie watching was superb as well. I like to test monitors with Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings. The dark opening scenes are a great way to find problems with color transitions with the fire and smoke in otherwise dark environments in the opening scenes of the forging of the ring. The Viewsonic VX2025WM LCD performed very well with no ghosting and good color and contrast even in the darkest scenes.
With good performances in both gaming and video playback, it is almost a given that good performance in daily computer tasks is there as well. In the case of the Viewsonic VX2025WM is certainly works well for daily use. The only real issue I had with the monitor was the stand. While the stand allows you to adjust the monitor for forward and backwards tilt, it is not height adjustable. At 5'9" the monitor was a bit low for my tastes and those taller than I would see even more of an issue the the height. Sure you can buy a monitor stand to take care of this issue, but height adjustability would have been welcome.
Overall, the Viewsonic VX2025WM is an excellent LCD monitor. It has a large screen size in a complete package that is very small for its screen size. The smaller total footprint allows your desk to be less cluttered, while still enjoying the 20.1" viewable image size. Gamers I have said it before and I will say it again, if you are not gaming on a wide aspect ratio monitor you don't know what you are missing. The Viewsonic VX2025WM is a veritable bargain and can be found for under well under $400 online, you can't ask for much more in a monitor low cost, high performance and great features. I suggest you pick up one or two.
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