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Revainrating 4 out of 5

The price-performance king!

I was going to give the VX2025WM a full five stars, but there are a few things serious enough to deduct that last star - at least in my personal opinion. You've probably already read most of the reviews here along with all the specs for the 2025, but for now there are still a few glaring omissions in both. First, I can't find a dot spacing specification anywhere in the specs - not even on Viewsonic's own website. A few reviews mention the very slight (and typical) "graininess" of LCDs…

What are the upsides of using ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • 19.67 pounds
What negative features does ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm have?
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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Known issues with DVI; Doesn't work with Linux

Bought this LCD monitor for use with multiple devices: analog was connected to a PowerMac G5; DVI was connected to my Dell laptop. Everything seemed to be working as planned until I rebooted my laptop (dual boot configuration on Linux) and the DVI on the monitor went blank. Note that this happened in the BIOS long before the OS choice was made - in other words, it wasn't a Linux issue. Did some basic troubleshooting of cables, connectors, etc. Everything was in order. I had to restart the box…

What benefits does ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm offer?
  • ViewSonic
What are the shortcomings associated with ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • The appearance

Revainrating 3 out of 5

He just glowed. Nice.

This was my first LCD monitor and after much research I thought it was great value for money. Last night while I was burning a DVD and surfing the internet the monitor went off. I thought it was a system crash/reboot but nothing happened. When I turned the vx2025wm back on I noticed it was smoking. I quickly turned it off and now it's a useless piece of junk. I'm just glad I kept my old CRT monitor for safe keeping. I think it's a coincidence? Perhaps. But I've never had a device burn and have…

What are the perks associated with ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • electronics
What are the problems of using ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • noisy work

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good monitor, works great with MacBook

I bought this monitor for my new MacBook. It's the same size and resolution as Apple's 20-inch display for half the price. It works great (although the Mac refused to work at the original 1680x1050 resolution on the first try. But a reboot fixed it).

What are the favorable features of ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • Its slim profile takes up minimal desk space.
What negative features does ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm have?
  • Not bad but...

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Good but not great. - my new rating

The viewing angle, while wide, is narrow if you need precision when editing photos. There is a slight color change on the screen. This is because the color changes depending on the angle you look at the screen. Many AGP video cards don't support this resolution and it's hard to know until you try. Most PCIe graphics cards will do this. I also used LaCie 319 and 321 which are better suited for digital photography. This display is suitable for less critical color work.

What are the perks associated with ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • ‎English
What are the disadvantages of ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • Limited viewing angles

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I love this monitor! the best in my rating

This is an excellent monitor. I have been using Viewsonic at work for 6 years and have never had a problem. That's why I decided to buy Viewsonic for home use. This is the second Viewsonic I've bought for home use. Both have beautiful color and clarity! I was impressed with the packaging and delivery from Revain. You will not be disappointed if you buy this monitor!

What are the advantages of ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • Doping 🔥
What are the trade-offs of ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • Not as thick as other options

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Faulty monitor in my review.

I've had this monitor for about 2 years now. At first everything was fine, but after about a year my DVI connector broke (ie the signal through the monitor's DVI connector is not recognized). With a quick google search I found this to be a very common problem with VX2025. I have found hundreds of cases like mine. I've tried factory reset a couple of times - it worked, but now it doesn't even work anymore. Sent it in for a replacement, waited 2 weeks to get it but they sent the exact same as…

What are the key selling points of ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm?
  • An anti-reflective coating prevents eye strain
What negative features does ViewSonic VX2025WM 20-Inch Widescreen Monitor with 1680x1050 Resolution and Wide Screen - VX2025Wm have?
  • negative impression