ViewSonic VP920b 19-inch LCD Monitor

If you just bought this, or a similar model, and you see my 4 out of 5 stars, don't panic or feel buyer's remorse. It's a great replacement for whatever monitor you moved up from.

First, the reasons for the 4 stars:
- The built-in speaker is pretty much useless, though it was a kind, well-meant gesture to try to give me back some desk space :) There's no Bass at all, and the max volume is still not loud enough to hear some audio formats that are normally of lower volume.
But it's okay, just use your current speakers. Simple solution.

- The monitor itself wobbles on it's base. If you're a "violent" typer, like me, or you make your desk/table move in other ways by putting your hands on the desk to move the mouse, then you'll see the screen shake in front of you.

I don't know if Amazon accepted my customer image, but I added an image showing how I am remedying the shaking: I simply put my Creative speakers lodged under each side,...Read more

I bought this VP920b a week ago. It is an awesome monitor. Look at the features it offers:
1. Height adjustment. Every LCD monitor should have one. There is no excuse for manufacturer not to include this feature.
2. Portait/Landscape pivot. Nice feature but not a must.
3. Thin edge. It is designed to put two or more monitors together into one big screen.
4. Integrated speaker. Make sure you turn the volume setting in the monitor to max and use your computer to adjust. It is adequate to me.
5. Analog and digital input. Make sure that your computer has digital output. All cables, including the DVI, are included.

The pictures are exceptional beautiful. It also depends on the source and resolution as well. I found no dead pixel which is a relief. The stand sits firm on my desk. No rocking motion is seen when I use my mouse or keyboard. I have not yet tested the response time. I am very happy with it. I had been research for a monitor with...Read more

Inexpensive LCDs have Twisted Nematic (TN) panels, which change brightness and color tint with viewing angle and are not very fast. MVA and PVA try to fix those problems with TN. IPS (in plane switching) panels are the most color accurate but also not fast ... and they're expensive. I really wanted a VP930b which has an IPS panel, because I do photo editing, but went with the VP920b, which I've read has a TN panel, due to price. It's quite bright, crystal clear, and when set to the sRGB preset color accuracy is surprisingly good! The last couple of bright white shades are difficult to distinguish; dark grays down to "black" (actually, just very dark grey - TN panels don't really get to black - keep the room lights on and you won't notice) are nicely distinguishable and are a good neutral grey - not tinted. Color/brightness variation with viewing angle is there but is substantially less than I expected, less than I've seen in some other LCD monitors - still, you will want to sit...Read more