Viewsonic 19'' Optiquest Q95 Monitor ( Q95-3 )

Amazon.com Product Description
If you are looking for an inexpensive 19 inch monitor that provides enough quality for both word processing and graphics applications, the Q95 from Viewsonic might be for you. A maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 dpi combines with a 160 Hz maximum refresh rate and 0.23 mm dot pitch (0.27 mm diagonal) to provide detailed images suitable for a wide variety of home and home office needs. A number of on-screen controls allow the user to adjust a wide range of image parameters, while the anti-glare, anti-static screen treatment help to cut back on harmful eye-strain. Weighing a hefty 48.4 lbs, this monitor has a footprint of 18.3" x 18.9", only slightly more than conventional 17" monitors. Energy 2000 certified, the Q95 connects to your computer via a 15-pin mini D-sub, and is a "plug and play" monitor, ready to use right out of the box. PC and Mac compatible, the Q95 also comes backed with a generous three year parts and labor warranty.

Product Description:
The Optiquest Q95 is a high-performance flat square screen monitor with a surprisingly low price. Offering a super fine 0.25mm horizontal dot pitch, this new 19" monitor makes working with graphics, business and web applications easy. What's more, precious desk space will be saved with the Q95 because of dimensions that are only slightly bigger than a conventional 17" (various viewable) CRT monitor. All screen adjustments are made via an on-screen menu using simple controls. ViewMatch allows the user to adjust color temperature and individual color intensity for screen-to-print matching. The Q95 maximizes display performance by automatically aligning images to reduce set-up time and delivers all the quality, performance and value you've come to expect from Optiquest.

Average customer rating:

Great Monitor Until end of Warranty
Excellent

Viewsonic 19'' Optiquest Q95 Monitor ( Q95-3 )

Manufacturer: ViewSonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Clear flicker-free pictures!
1600x1200 @ 76Hz
0.23mm horizontal pitch
PC and Mac compatible
Energy Star certified

ASIN: B00006B6XJ

Product Description

The Optiquest Q95 is a high-performance flat square screen monitor with a surprisingly low price. Offering a super fine 0.25mm horizontal dot pitch, this new 19" monitor makes working with graphics, business and web applications easy. What's more, precious desk space will be saved with the Q95 because of dimensions that are only slightly bigger than a conventional 17" (various viewable) CRT monitor. All screen adjustments are made via an on-screen menu using simple controls. ViewMatch allows the user to adjust color temperature and individual color intensity for screen-to-print matching. The Q95 maximizes display performance by automatically aligning images to reduce set-up time and delivers all the quality, performance and value you've come to expect from Optiquest.

Amazon.com Product Description

If you are looking for an inexpensive 19 inch monitor that provides enough quality for both word processing and graphics applications, the Q95 from Viewsonic might be for you. A maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 dpi combines with a 160 Hz maximum refresh rate and 0.23 mm dot pitch (0.27 mm diagonal) to provide detailed images suitable for a wide variety of home and home office needs. A number of on-screen controls allow the user to adjust a wide range of image parameters, while the anti-glare, anti-static screen treatment help to cut back on harmful eye-strain. Weighing a hefty 48.4 lbs, this monitor has a footprint of 18.3" x 18.9", only slightly more than conventional 17" monitors. Energy 2000 certified, the Q95 connects to your computer via a 15-pin mini D-sub, and is a "plug and play" monitor, ready to use right out of the box. PC and Mac compatible, the Q95 also comes backed with a generous three year parts and labor warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Great Monitor Until end of Warranty.......2003-07-08

This is a great monitor, great picture, great text, however the only complaint I have is that it started having trouble right after the warranty ran out.

Excellent.......2002-12-09

I'm always wary of products like this one, that are described as "good value", because that often means mediocre quality at an aggressive price. That's not the case here. The Optiquest/Viewsonic Q95 really delivers outstanding performance - both text and graphics - at a bargain price.

Because flat-panel LCD monitors are pressuring the prices of flat-screen CRT monitors which in turn are pressuring the prices of conventional "curved" screen CRTs (like the Q95), this monitor is selling for less than half of what it cost just a few years ago. If you're the type of person who's not happy unless they have the latest technology, then this ISN'T your monitor. Otherwise, you may want to give it careful consideration.

Also, if you require very high screen resolutions, you won't be happy. The Q95 can do 1280x1024 with a decent refresh rate (80hz), but no higher unless you're immune to the flicker that comes with low refresh rates. I have mine set to 1152x864 at 90hz and am very happy with it there. I do lots of work with text - Excel and other spreadsheet-type type programs - and have no need for any higher resolution than that.

Speaking of text, the Q95 is superb. Letters are sharp and black. I initially looked at the Samsung 955DF, but in 2 different stores where I was able to find it, its text was very blurry. Its possible that it was just the way it was set up, but I've also read some reviews of the 955DF that raised the same objection.

Graphics performance from the Q95 is also quite good. Images are bright and vivid, DVDs look great.

All monitors require calibration and this one is no exception. I recommend that you find the free Nokia Monitor Test program out on the web and also check out some of the web sites devoted to the subject (which you can find by pointing your search engine at "monitor calibration"). Optiquest gives you all the controls you need, except that I found that mine also required a gamma adjustment, which is NOT one of the available monitor controls. I was, however, able to set it with the driver software for my video card. You may want to double-check that your video driver offers this, as the display was a little dark without it.

I've read some reviews that complain that the controls are confusing to use. These are the same people who can't set the clocks in their VCRs. I had no trouble.

The monitor is quite compact. It fits in almost the same space as my old Iiyama 17" which it replaced.

To hold it's price down, the Q95 offers little in the way of additional bells-and-whistles. No USB hubs, no component video input, no integrated speakers. You get a monitor with integrated video cable, a stand, a power cord and a driver diskette.

If you aren't a tech-head who has to have the latest-and-greatest hardware, or a graphics person who needs to work at 1600x1200, this might just be a way for you to have a big monitor at a small price.

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