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19" VX1945wm LCD Monitor with iPod ViewDock |  |
Size:
19 IN
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LCD
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ViewSonic VX1945wm 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor with Integrated iPod Dock
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ViewSonic VX1945WM Key Features: Flat-panel LCD,700:1 contrast ratio,iPod dock,1440 x 900 resolution,5-millisecond response,Built-in speakers ...
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VX1945wm ViewSonic VX1945wm 19-inch LCD Multimedia Monitor, Black/Silver
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ViewSonic 19 WideScreen ViewDock LCD Monitor w/ iPod Dock Subwoofer & USB Hub - VX1945WM ViewSonic s 19 VX1945wm ViewDock LCD blasts through barriers with its innovative functionality and beautiful piano-black gloss finish. Dock your iPod and listen to tu
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19" LCD Flat Panel Display - Black 700:1 Contrast Ratio, 5ms Response Time, 1440x900 Max Resolution, Dual DVI/VGA input ( 2 Years ViewSonic Warranty )
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| Product Reviews from Amazon.com (Rating System 1 to 5) |
| Review | Rating | Last Updated | Excellent monitor. Not great extras
The color rendition of this monitor is really great. I'm using it spanned with an older Dell flatpanel, and the colors are so much better on the Viewsonic that it makes me reconsider how much I previously thought of Dell flat panels.
However, everything else about the monitor is less than ideal: The bezel is large, and the reflective black distracting, and the monitor lacks color balance controls (The only two settings are brightness and contrast).
The USB hub and speakers require a bulk wall-wart to function, which I find to be a definite annoyance.
Despite all of this I'd probably buy the monitor again because of the great color reproduction, but it definitely leaves some things to be desired. | 3 | Today | Fantastic monitor.
If you are looking for a widescreen monitor, this one is it. The picture quality is amazingly clear, and if you own an Ipod, then the dock will be so much of a convenience. The base has many options, most useful of which is (besides the Ipod Dock)the USB connectors.
Unfortunately, the Ipod Dock does not fit on the Zune, which I had recently purchased. The sound from the speakers are good, and the base can be modified at the base of the monitor. However, if you have surround sound, don't bother using these speakers.
I've had quite a few stuck pixels, but they never last long, so it is not bothersome. If it does bother you, just push at it gently, and it should reset. I have owned this monitor for three+ months (from August), and have had no dead pixels, and no problems in general. If you are the kind of gamer who likes to attend LAN Parties, then this monitor may annoy you, with the amount of wires connecting everything in the back. However, I've solved this issue with the ziptie (aka cable ties). Now I never mind the cables. | 5 | Today | Go with the Dell Monitor
I tried to install the software for the monitor and got an error message that it cannot be installed automatically. I was given instructions to install it manually. The resolution is terrible. The manual says that the monitor setting have to be at 1440x900 to get the optimum resolution. Most of the computers in the market do not support this resolution. Viewsonic claims that you can plug your ipod and it will automatically sync with your computer. I plugged my Ipod and got an error message that my computer cannot recognize the device. I called Viewsonic customer service and they told me that I have to purchase a special video card that can support 1440x900 resolution. They also couldn't help me fix the sync problem with my ipod. I have 4 dell monitors that work perfectly and are user friendly. Go with the Dell monitors. | 1 | Today | Alot better than most are saying
Most of the reviews really go after the sound on this LCD. I just purchased it for my office, and honestly I'm very happy with it. The sound definitely is not the same as the separate box speakers, but with the thinness of LCD's (similar to laptops) they rarely are. The subwoofer addition is a nice touch, and does help remove some of the "flatness" from the sound. The sound is on par with just about any laptop's slim speakers, especially those which are placed on the screen portion which usually are very slim.
The USB ports are POWERED, which is great if you're charging equipment from here (ex. wireless mouse or PDA) without actually having to have your computer on.
I am using with a Dell XPS m1210 laptop, and the resolution is fantastic. Only 1 dead pixel on arrival, which is below average (4-10 dead pixels). Resolution is very good, and works flawlessly with Vista, although a couple of times I've gotten the message that the frequency at which my laptop's nvidia card is sending a signal is out of range (blame NVidia vista drivers, not the LCD).
IPod dock is great and a real clutter saver. I have my 80 Gig IPod with a slim leather cover, and to dock without removing cover I just didn't put in a plastic guide (the little plastic guides you usually get when you buy an Ipod, the screen comes with them as well in silver color to coordinate with the screen) and works great.
Finish is glossy black, which really catches the eye.
Finally, Amazon expected product to be arriving 6 days later (ground non-priority), but actually arrived 3 days earlier, which is always good news!!
All in all, if you're looking for a great low-priced monitor with ADEQUATE sound, this is the one. If you want to blast music or video sound, then buy separate speakers and you're good to go. | 5 | Today | Interesting Monitor + iPod Base
First off, let's establish what this is NOT -- it isn't a monitor with "integrated" iPod dock. The base (which has the dock) is essentially an add-on USB hub to the monitor. The cable connections and even the power supply are separate from the monitor. This is not totally bad (you can charge your iPod or USB device while the monitor and computer are turned off), but it can be confusing if you expect to get an integrated unit.
I had read other reviews about how poor the speakers were, but I didn't worry because I had cheap PC speakers that had to be at least 10 years old. Well, sub-woofer or no, the VX1945wm speakers are of the same audio quality. Maybe not that good. Without the subwoofer (it has a separate volume control, so you can turn it down) the quality is worse than the built-in speaker in my Mac!
If you have a Mac, DO NOT USE INCLUDED DRIVERS. First, the installer is for OS9; second, the installer froze my system; third, they are totally unnecessary (OS X can use the monitor out of the box just fine).
The USB connections (although upside down, as noted in another review) work fine and are handy (unless you have a device that assumes it will be put in right-side up). The base power supply provides power to the USB ports (three in front, one in back) and can be turned on and off separately from the monitor.
The iPod dock works as advertised with my 5th gen 80GB iPod. The VX1945wm also comes with other dock adaptors for the other iPod models.
The memory card sockets are on the side of the base and angled back slightly; this makes them hard to get to, and you may have to work by feel and trial & error. I was able to use my CF and SD cards with no problem.
Screen brightness and clarity is outstanding. I have a ViewSonic Professional Series P95f CRT monitor, which was considered upper tier not long ago; I have both attached to my Mac, so I can literally do a side by side comparison on a daily basis. The VX1945wm blows it away. The screen area is slightly shorter, but wider (16:9 rather than 4:3 ratio), so I run it at 1440x900 vs. 1280x1024 for the CRT. Viewing angle is not as good for the LCD, alas, so if you have something on your monitor you want to show someone they need to be right behind you for the best view.
Five stars for the monitor, minus two stars for the speakers, plus one star for the base. | 4 | Today | iPod Haven
I bought this moniter because it is the only one on the market with an iPod dock. I like it's appearance and it was simple to install. The flat screen has given me oodles more space on my desk. No problems with overheating, in my experience. There are more access ports than I could possibly use. The iPod runs independently of the moniter so no interference. Having read about the weak speakers, I kept my speakers and if anything now,I would say it is a booming success. Delighted with my purchase and the mail in rebate made it an especially good deal. | 5 | Today | Very clear and crisp
This monitor is very clear and crisp. Also, Windows XP recognized it right away for what it is. The DVI hookup makes it even better. I love that I can play my iPod while playing a game and they don't interfere with each other. | 4 | Today | Excellent monitor, poor speakers
No idea what product the previous reviewer actually reviewed. This monitor does not have a power adapter (it has a standard three prong power cable that connects directly to the back of the monitor which after hours of operation is still room temperature). The speakers are indeed weak and can only be used to provide some ambiance when your computer is off - they should not replace "real" speakers. The iPod dock is of somewhat questionable value - I like it because with it, I know where my iPod is and it saves me one more USB cable dangling around. The monitor also has a multi-card reader (I tested the CF and SD functions on it - it also supports MS, MS Pro, MMC and SMC) and 4 USB 2 ports. Pet peeve - the ports are upside down, meaning if your thumbdrive has an access light, you won't be able to see it (Viewsonic duh moment?). Installation was a breeze. And last but far from least - the image quality is superb and the 1440x900 native resolution provides a ton of screen real estate. All in all, really happy I got it. Better speakers would have given it 5 stars. | 4 | Today | What a Pathetic Product!
I ordered the ViewSonic 19'' Widescreen Monitor for Christmas and received it today, January 4th. I thought it would be a fantastic monitor to hook to my laptop but ended up spending the evening in agony. The buttons locked up and i was not able to restore it to normal. Also it proves unwieldy. It is very heavy, the black piano finish appears oily/greasy and the power adapter gets extremely hot. Save yourself the anguish. Go buy yourself the Bose Companion 3 or 5 Multimedia speaker system or the Logitech z5500 THX certified multimedia system. And then buy yourself the Gateway 24'' widescreen or the Samsung 931C which are both out of this world. | 1 | Today |
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