ViewSonic VA1930wm - LCD display - TFT - 19"

Description: The ViewSonic VA1930WM is a 19 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is inexpensive at around $215.Comes with a built-in set of stereo speakers.This LCD features a 1440x900 native resolution.Weighs 11.9 lbs.

Pros: Reduce the clutter on your desk with this monitor's built-in speakers.Its wide viewing angle (160 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a larger thin screen monitor.The 5 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 50% more to get a flat panel monitor with roughly the same viewable size.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) Since this monitor is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled graphics card in your PC to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.

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• Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.
• Part Number: VA1930WM

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
• Width 18.1 in
• Depth 9.1 in
• Height 17.1 in
• Weight 11.9 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black, Silver

• Image

• Image Color Temperature 6500K, 6800K, 9300K, Adjustable
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
• Max horizontal view angle 160
• Max vertical view angle 160

• Display

• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen
• Viewable Size 19 in
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900
• Max Sync Rate (V x H) 75 Hz x 82 KHz
• Response Time 5 ms
• Controls / Adjustments Mute, Volume, Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness, H/V position, Input select, Color temperature
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt, Height, Swivel
• Display Screen Coating Anti-glare
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features OnView, OptiSync, ViewMatch, ClearMotiv, sRGB color management, Dynamic Structure Technology

• Video Input

• Analog Video Signal RGB
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

• Audio Output

• Type Speaker(s) - Stereo - Integrated
• Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel 1.5 Watt

• Input Device

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x Audio line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x Audio cable, 1 x VGA cable
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 75 x 75 mm
• Features Wall mountable, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards CB, CE, UL, CCC, MIC, NOM, PSB, cUL, BSMI, GOST, PCBC, RoHS, SASO, VCCI, TUV S, C-Tick, MPR II, TUV GS, TCO '03, ICES-003, ISO 9001, TUV Ergo, ISO 14001, ISO 13406-2, FCC Class B certified

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Operational power consumption 35 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type ViewSonic Wizard

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 41 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 20 - 80%

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

ViewSonic Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.viewsonic.com/
• Address: 381 Brea Canyon Rd, , .
• Phone: 909-444-8888
• Email: vstech@viewsonic.com
• Fax: 909-468-1202