No matter if you use it for entertainment in the home or for intensive graphics tasks, ViewSonic's 17" VA703b fits the bill perfectly. Thanks to an 8ms video response time,... more
ViewSonic's 17"" VA703b fits the bill perfectly. Thanks to an 8ms video response time, depictions of movies, games or scrolling text will impress with their smooth,
home or for intensive graphics tasks, ViewSonics 17 VA703b fits the bill perfectly. Thanks to an 8ms video response time, depictions of movies, games orscrolling te...
home or for intensive graphics tasks, ViewSonics 17 VA703b fits the bill perfectly. Thanks to an 8ms video response time, depictions of movies, games orscrolling te...
ViewSonic's 17"" VA703b fits the bill perfectly. Thanks to an 8ms video response time, depictions of movies, games or scrolling text will impress with their smooth,
ViewSonic's 17"" VA703b fits the bill perfectly. Thanks to an 8ms video response time, depictions of movies, games or scrolling text will impress with their smooth,
A review by stuart_wright1 on ViewSonic VA703b April 4th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Picture quality
Excellent
Colour sensitivity
Excellent
Design
Excellent
Ease of use
Very easy
Value For Money
Good
Advantages:
8ms Reactions
Disadvantages:
Nothing
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
This is my review for the View Sonic VA703b. I have been using this monitor now for close to 2 years and I have no problems with it.
Instead of just being compatible with VGA it also works with the new(ish) DVI at the same time.
It is an alright 17". This is OK if you want it for office work but if you want it for games, videos and pictures it is good but you would be better off with a 19" or bigger. I do play games on it and it still works quite well. What is more important to games is the reaction time.
It has really good reaction time and this is the reason why I got it. At a very low 8ms (mili seconds) it just gives a clear image every time.
I delighted to find out that it is compatible with vista.
It has 1280x1024 native resolution that delivers incredible image detail for sharp text and graphics.
It has a high brightness and contrast. The brightness is 280-nit usually. The contrast ratio is 600:1 and that gives detailed images.
The monitor does not use up a lot of desk space, as it is very slim. I find this great as I can use it and do paper work without being crammed in.
I was happy that the monitor came with the set up disks and that they were automated. This made setting up my monitor even easier.
Now setup, it took about 5 minutes and I have not been forced to reinstall drivers or start again in 2 years. I didn't even need to do the setup with my old monitor. I just plugged this one in and put in the disc.
Not only is it compatible with Windows PC's it is also compatible with Mac's. I am thinking about buying a Mac at the moment and if I get the Mac mini I will only have to buy a switch not a monitor.
It qualifies for the TCO'03 and ENERGY STAR® awards. This means that it is energy efficient.
The detailed sizes look like this 13.3" horizontal x 10.6" vertical; 17.0" diagonal. |It is not the biggest but then again, not the smallest monitor.
The light source is a long life and lasts for 50 000 hours.
I was relived when I found out that it is anti-glare. Meaning that it is not supposed to glare in the sun or other light source.
It plugs in with a standard 13 Amp lead that you use for your desktop computer or possibly your kettle. Those are just a few examples.
It is really simple and only has five buttons. These are as follows: power, 1, 2, up and down.
These are the physical dimensions are 379mm x 400mm x 210mm. This, I find, is quite compact.
It is, however, quite heavy. It weighs 7kg but that is OK as it just its there and you don't really have to touch it at all.
It comes with a huge three-year warranty as standard. That is how confident View Sonic are that you will love this product.
I got my one 2 years ago for around £200 but I have seen them on ebuyer for around £130. This monitor is really good value.
So, my recommendations, well I would recommend this to anyone really. It is a nice size so you can quite easily watch a DVD or play a game on it. It is also good for doing office work on. So as I sit here making this review with it I would be quite happy to give it my full endorsement.
Interfaces: 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x VGA - 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15)
Manufacturer's product description
No matter if you use it for entertainment in the home or for intensive graphics tasks, ViewSonic's 17" VA703b fits the bill perfectly. Thanks to an 8ms video response time, depictions of movies, games or scrolling text will impress with their smooth, full-motion. A 600: 1 contrast ratio (typ.) and 280cd/m² of brightness (typ.) lends this elegantly-designed model great display quality in vivid, true-to-life color. Screen adjustments are child's play via the OSD and can be safely locked in. This slim bezel LCD is VESA compliant - it will also look great mounted on your wall. In addition, Kensington security port theft deterrence will ensure your investment is effectively protected. The VA703b LCD display provides outstanding performance for any application.
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
1 x VGA cable, Power cable
Video cable
Flat Panel Mount Interface: 100 x 100 mm
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), wall mountable, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Works with Windows Vista: Software and devices that carry the Works with Windows Vista logo have been tested for baseline compatibility with PC's running.
Compliant Standards: TCO '03, FCC Class B certified, CE, UL, TUV GS, C-Tick, BSMI, ISO 9001, GOST, cUL, ISO 13406-2, NOM, ISO 14001, CB, CCC, TUV Ergo, PSB, RoHS, WEEE
Power
Form Factor: Internal
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Operational: 36 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 1 Watt
Software / system requirements
Software Included: ViewSonic Wizard
Environmental standards
EPEAT Compliant: EPEAT Silver
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 3 years warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years, Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - carry-in
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