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ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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3.9
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Details

Screen Size17 Inches
BrandViewSonic
Connectivity TechnologyVGA
Display TypeLCD
Specific Uses For ProductPersonal

Description of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black

1,280 x 1,024 optimum resolution. 500:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits of brightness. 12 ms response time, 160-degree viewing angles. Minimal footprint, folding base. 3-year warranty; PC and Mac compatible.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great monitor, great price

I've had this for almost 2 years with no problems. The monitor looks great aesthetically and produces great colors and images too. It was hooked up to two different computers, first my wife's desktop with integrated video, and then to a gaming machine with a higher end ATI card. The only downside is the VGA-only connector and no DVI, but that accounts for the lower cost. I am currently buying another monitor to create a dual screen setup and plan to buy another va702b to match the first.

What positive qualities does ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black possess?
  • 17 inch
What are the negative aspects of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • Limited Connectivity.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not recommended: my rating

All in all, I regret buying this monitor. I should have looked at the customer comments on another review site, but the Viewsonic name and low price convinced me to buy it. BIG MISTAKE, this LCD makes my head hurt and my eyes get tired, but who has an LCD? Games look awful with no ghosting, games look weird grainy (FEAR, Half-Life 2) which looked great on my old CRT. Viewsonic may have a good reputation, but this particular model is a bad buy. Oh yes, I also have pixel errors. They're in areas…

What are the favorable features of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • LCD
What are the shortcomings associated with ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • Nothing here

Revainrating 4 out of 5

better than expected

This monitor surprised me. I find the quality excellent. It's very bright and the colors are rich. I didn't know ViewSonic's reputation and like it better than Samsung or Dell. This may not be for the professional looking for a neutral color workspace. But for everyday use, the color is very beautiful and pleasing to the eye. I paid about $170.

What are the positive aspects of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • Minimal footprint, foldable base
What are the trade-offs of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • A few little things

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good for the price in my opinion

I've had this monitor since 2006 and it's still working. However, I would advise against it for buyers as the 12ms response time is quite slow compared to today's 5ms. It is very bright but can cause eye fatigue at times. Overall a great monitor, never had any problems with it.

What are the favorable features of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • 7.7 x 14.9 x 14.7 inches
What are the shortcomings associated with ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • makes me angry

Revainrating 5 out of 5

very happy good for me

It takes a great product to make me happy and here it is! I also have a 17" Sony which was a lot more expensive and this Viewsonic is just as good. No dead pixels, no ghosting, good price.

What are the pros of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • electronics
What are the disadvantages of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • High price for features

Revainrating 2 out of 5

ViewSonic VA702B 17 " LCD Monitor

The monitor itself is sharp, with good contrast and brightness. Unfortunately, I was one of those lucky enough to get a monitor with dead pixels. It has 2 or 3 dead pixels and ViewSonic says it is "within spec" and will not replace it. I don't know about you, but when I buy something new, I expect it to be in perfect condition, not "close enough". , ViewSonic has a certain allowable dead pixel count that meets its specifications. It's like buying a new car with a broken windshield. Talk about…

What are the pros of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • monitors
What are the drawbacks of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • makes me angry

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Geek impressed

I bought this for my boy for Christmas and checked the options to see that it has a blacker color and a faster update as it is used for FPS games. The statistics don't justify it. This monitor is impressively more responsive and sharper than any of my previous LCD monitors. I've had about eight from different manufacturers and this is by far the best. It doesn't have USB ports or speakers, but I bought a monitor, not a peripheral, and it's the best solution, and it's smaller than the…

What are the reasons to consider ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • ‎VA702B
What are the drawbacks of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • Expensive

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great monitor, great price

I've researched various monitors and I think this is the best deal. I love the monitor and I love how much space I save. 1,280 x 1,024 optimum resolution!

What are the perks associated with ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • 1280 x 1024 optimal resolution
What negative qualities does ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black possess?
  • Bad response time.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Very good inexpensive monitor

I ignored the extremely negative reviews of the 702B here and bought the monitor anyway. Other sources of information gave much higher one-sided estimates. Also, I have years of experience with ViewSonic and have never had a bad experience. The monitor arrived and was installed. There were no dead pixels and it worked perfectly right out of the box, even before installing the drivers. The monitor itself is very attractive and the images are bright and sharp. I didn't notice halos at all. The…

What are the positive aspects of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • ViewSonic
What negative qualities does ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black possess?
  • Limited Warranty.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Terrible monitor! to my rating.

Don't buy that crap, this is ViewSonic's worst monitor. I bought it because I finally decided to ditch my CRT and jump into the modern world of LCDs. Big mistake, this monitor sucks, it blew out after just a month of use and also has dead pixels in 2 corners of the screen - support said it's not our problem. This will make your display look more like 15 inches instead of what was promised.

What are the pros of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • computers and accessories
What are the drawbacks of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • Poor color accuracy

Revainrating 5 out of 5

ViewSonic monitor - my new test

I just love it! The husband said it was very easy to install and the monitor had great crisp colors. I am very happy with this purchase. Revain's delivery was much quicker than we expected.

What are the favorable features of ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • 9.9 pounds
What are the problems of using ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • volume

Revainrating 4 out of 5

very good monitor for the money

For the money this is a very good monitor. The price seemed to fluctuate from day to day. The controls on the front take some getting used to. But after they figure it out, they're not that bad. A video cable for connection to the processor was included in the scope of delivery. It has NO digital video connection and NO built-in speakers. Very small, so it takes up little space on the desk.

What are the upsides of using ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black?
  • If distance is an issue this is a great monitor, I have a full table.
What negative features does ViewSonic VA702B 17 Inch Monitor Black have?
  • Infinitely lethargic