ViewSonic VA1703wb 17-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor

Posted by: Hans B. BjorgHack on Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Budget-conscious and penny-pinching TV enthusiasts, here is some good news. ViewSonic’s latest release, the VA1703wb 17″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, promises a cinematic experience within the comforts of one’s own home, minus the expenses one would incur upon purchasing a larger flat-screen TV. Its TFT technology (an improved offshoot of the LCD) makes the (16.7 million available) colors pop, the images more vibrant and the interactive (gaming) activities a bit more enticing to viewers.

A Feast for the Eyes

With a wide aspect ratio of 16:10, a contrast ratio of 500:1, and a picture resolution of 1440X900, the VA1703wb can easily replace the old bulky CRT monitors, if only for the enhanced viewing quality, added size and the amount of physical space it saves. This extra space makes room for numerous document windows and full-page layouts. Gamers will delight in the virtual worlds and online communities made much larger in scope by the added size of the screen. Picture clarity is also sharpened by the 8ms video response.

Built-in ViewSonic Wizard software prompts the set-up proces. Modifications and adjustments (OnView screen adjustments delivered via a menu, picture customizations), in the screen settings can be securely saved using the OSD/power lock feature.

Perspective is stretched, as both the horizontal and vertical viewing angles can be seen all the way to 160 degrees each. Connectivity is answered by the sole VGA input at the back of the unit screen.

Having dimensions of 16.0″ x 11.5″ x 2.5″ and weighing only 112 lbs, the VA1703wb is easy to lug around and relocate around the home and office. Mobility and portability makes this a handy entertainment tool – wherever the guests wish to watch their choice of films, all one has to do is pick up the ViewSonic VA1703wb 17″ Widescreen LCD Monitor.