At first i thought the order got mixed up because the screen looks a lot larger than it really is due to the sleek low profile design. The speakers are the only draw back. they are in the back so if there is no wall behind the monitor the sound goes away from you instead of towards you. I have other speakers as well so it does not matter too much. Great monitor over all! PS i also like the little parrots on the top left corner. Its an Excellent monitor and I don’t think you could find a lower price. I’m very pleased with this monitor and I think you would be too.
I was surprised at the quality of this monitor. I own many monitors, from Samsung, to HP to Gateway. And this monitor is better than all of them. And I don’t just mean because of the high-resolution.Touch Screen LCD Monitor The brightness and contrast are great. I was a little hesitant to order because of the brand name. But ViewSonic has really made a great monitor. It does lack an HDMI port. Something that does seem to be a given on modern monitors nowadays. But I knew that when I bought it. The thin bezel will make it great for ATI Eyefinity too! Overall, a great buy.
Understanding LCD Display Dead Pixels A liquid crystal display (LCD) is a thin, electronic flat panel used to display information and images. It includes monitors for computers, televisions, instrument panels, and other devices ranging from aircraft cockpit displays, to every-day consumer devices such as video players, gaming devices, clocks, watches, calculators, and telephones. LCDs are simply everywhere now. Its major features and benefits are: lightweight construction (compared to Plasma displays); portability (in the case of smaller displays); the ability to be produced in much larger screen sizes than were practical for older Tube (CRT) displays; and perhaps most important, its much lower power consumption. Technically, an LCD display is an “electronically-modulated optical device” made up of any number of tiny pixels filled with liquid crystals and arrayed in front of a light source (backlight) or reflector to produce images in color. The earliest discoveries leading to the development of LCD technology date from 1888. Today, tube CRT displays are almost a thing of the past! Unfortunately, from time to time, a new LCD TV or Monitor will have a problem pixel. This is where the physical crystal actually is stuck or frozen in place. However, don’t panic, since these can frequently be fixed. To solve a problem pixel, it is recommended to let the display fully warm up (leave on for at least a full day) – this alone can fix many problems, as the display expands due to warming and can free the pixel. Always try this before calling for help. Next, call the manufacturer’s technical support for other techniques that they might recommend – each manufacturer may have different solutions for their products. There are also other techniques that you might try, but always be careful not to damage your display, as this might void your warranty.
LCD Problem Pixel Policy In the event that warranty service or an exchange is required, it is important to understand that every manufacturer has their own dead pixel policies, and that they should be contacted about solutions before requesting any exchange. We want you to experience the best possible image on your LCD, so typically, 7″ Touch Screen LCD Monitor an LCD TV or Monitor with 5 hot, dead, or stuck pixels would qualify for an exchange within the first 30 days of ownership after support efforts have been exhausted. See the product warranty below for more information.
Few PC users have ever experienced the huge productivity boost that comes from using multiple monitors on the same PC. Ironically, many of today’s PC have the capability already installed, and Windows (since 2000) natively supports dual monitors. Configuring dual monitors is so easy: just use the second video port (if there are two separate ports installed), or add a second video card or better yet, a video card that has dual DVI ports. Then plug in your second monitor, change a couple of simple Windows settings, and you have double the Windows Desktop. This lets you have your spreadsheet and email visible at the same time, or PowerPoint and Photoshop. The combinations are endless. And since most of the overhead is handled by the video card, there is little significant impact (if any) on system performance. Dual Monitors is one of the simplest, yet most amazing productivity boosters you can add to your PC! Optionally, you can use a dual monitor stand and recover your workspace in the process!