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ViewSonic VP181 Flat Panel 18" LCD Monitor
Manufacturer: ViewSonic ProductGroup: CE Binding: Electronics  Flat panel
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ViewSonic's VP181 is an 18-inch multifunctional flat-panel monitor incorporating digital, analog, and composite video. The VP181 LCD monitor provides ergonomic design with height, tilt, and swivel adjustments and offers creative flexibility with a thin 4-inch profile consuming less of your valuable desk surface. Vertical and horizontal adjustments of 160 degrees pivot to landscape and portrait modes for full-page viewing; this also lets multiple users see the screen without having to sit directly in front of the monitor. Other features include on-demand audio and picture-in-picture capabilities. The composite-video input accepts a variety of applications including DVD, VCR, and video cameras with both RCA and S-Video connections.The VP181 is ideal for designers and graphics professionals who want the benefits of a flat, large screen and for any office that demands flexibility and fine resolution from its monitors. It features a native resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 ( maximum flicker-free resolution of 1,600 x 1,200) combined with 235 units of brightness to deliver crisp images. A pair of 2-watt speakers built into the base delivers stereo sound for multimedia applications. The VP181 highlights practical features including wide viewing angles (in both landscape and portrait mode) with PerfectPortrait software, selectable text and image-smoothing filters, ViewMatch color controls, gamma adjustments for custom color response, and dual USB ports.
The ViewSonic VP181 (with 18.1 inches viewable) flat monitor ensures that your important data and images are precisely displayed by using SuperClear technology for crisp focus and vivid colors shown through antiglare glass. It's PC ready and Macintosh compatible (with the purchase of a separate adapter). Supported PC resolutions are VGA up to 1,600 x 1,200 noninterlaced. It supports Power Mac resolutions up to 1,600 x 1,200. On-the-desk dimensions are approximately 17 by 18 by 9 inches, and the monitor weighs a sturdy 20 pounds.
The monitor, including the LCD screen, is covered by a three-year limited warranty on parts and labor.
NOTE: If you plan to use the ViewSonic VPD181 with a DFP video card, you will need a DFP-to-DFP video cable. You can purchase this item directly from ViewSonic. For more information, contact the ViewSonic Parts department at 1-800-888-8583, extension 6046.
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The road to innovative, award-winning technology is led once again by ViewSonic's introduction of the VP181 ViewPanel - the first 18" multifunctional flat panel to incorporate digital, analog and composite video inputs into an all-in-one display. With its thin 4.0" panel profile, the ergonomically designed VP181 fits easily into confined spaces or can be wall mounted. A maximum resolution of 1, 600 x 1, 200 combined with 235 nits of brightness delivers crisp, brilliant images. On-demand audio, picture-in-picture capabilities, and a variety of supported video formats add to its impressive list of benefits. The VP181 is the perfect display choice for many financial, medical and industrial users who prefer flat panel technology capable of accepting multiple input signals. Impressive and uniquely ViewSonic, the VP181 is leading the digital revolution into the next millennium.Customer Reviews:
ViewSonic Monitor (THINK TWICE!).......2002-06-06
Fantastic Picture but some interface problems..........2001-10-23
Beyond the lack of pivoting for W2K (not a problem at home, using W98-2ndEd) and the marginal speakers (fine for home), I bought this monitor because of the two video inputs. I am driving two computers at work and want to quickly switch back and forth between the two. Unfortunately the VP181 often seems to believe that the dormant computer is not providing any video signal and so when you try to toggle, it claims that there is no active signal and reverts to the original computer's input. Sort of frustrating. I have to jiggle the mouse of the dormant computer before toggling the VP, then it switches.
Also, while the switch interface on the base will not be a problem for the light user (who is driving only one computer), a single button to hit to switch both video and audio input from computer 1 to computer 2 would be nice. Currently, the user needs to switch the video and audio separately. Seven pushes of the buttons (preceeded by a jiggle of computer 2's mouse).
Speakers and USB ports don't work in Digital mode.......2001-07-14
If you have defective pixels viewsonic will say that they will replace it if the panel has 6 bad pixels, or 18 bad subpixels. Buyer beware.
The Hercules Geforce DDR/DVI or the GTS may ruin this display...
Pivot for W2K is available.......2001-07-10
Unlike other reviewers, I was able to get the W2K update for the Pivot s/w, but that was last fall and it did require me to pay for the upgrade. Now I keep the monitor in portrait mode almost all the time.
And yes, the resolution is 1280x1024 (or 1024x1280 ;-)
VG181 Pivot capabilities.......2001-03-28
So do not buy if you consider to pivot
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