ViewSonic's VX2739WM 27-Inch 1920x1080 Full HD Monitor Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I used a 19inch Samsung HDTV Ln-1954H as a computer monitor. The desktop, icons, graphics, games- everything seemed to be extra bright. Ive used an Acer monitor, NEC, as well as a Mac and found none of those to be as bright. 2 years later, I upgraded to this Viewsonic. I had been over the search engine trying to find hands-on articles, reviews, pictures, and Ive found mixed reviews. A few reviews cited a bleed (light/glow appearing around the edges of the LCD), bleached colors, and a wobbly stand. While the stand, in my opinion, is stable enough (provided you fasten it to the neck or can be mounted on wall) the monitor is fine [notice I make no mention of the audio function]. After the brighter-than-normal colors on the Samsung, I find the so called bleached colors are welcome. When playing a video disk, the colors are seem normal- although a user can adjust the color temperature on the OnScreen Display. A user can also use the manual controls through a video card suite like ATI Catalyst Control Center or the NVidia equivalent.
A nice quality of the this Viewsonic makes everything look sharp- the Windows Start button in Windows7 looks sharper, the Windows logo in Office2007 does too. Adobe Creative Suite looks as sharp as it should on a Mac (although proper color adjustments are still necessary for graphic work). Games look sharp, there is no ghosting, thanks to the 1MS response time. My brother had noticed a increase in the amount of detail that the Viewsonic shows over my old Samsung.
Hooked up to a HDMI switcher, a game console also looks nice on this machine. The PS3 XMB looks sharp, Blu-Rays seem better (although the increase in the screen size also helps here), even the Earth visualization in the music player seems a whole lot better. An AT&T cable box, connected via HDMI, looks nice too. Upscaling on the HD channels as well as the native upscaling on a capable computer and game console keeps a good image quality. Nothing seems stretched. Now I must mention this: Using a HDMI cable to connect a HD monitor/HDTV to a computer, cable/sat box, game console is recommended to preserve the screen aspect! If you use anything less the image quality will be significantly reduced.

While the bleed is noticeable- it is no different that my Samsung or other monitors Ive used. Sure, it may be noticeable while watching a movie but it is not a show stopper. Ive watched several movies already and have not noticed it.
The sound is another issue. While HDMI cables support -of course- video they also support audio. This monitor supports Dolby something or another but the audio quality is horrible. Sounds like the monitor has metal cans around the speakers. There is volume control in the OSD but I recommend it on mute, adjust your computer default playback device to computer speakers, and get a Windows Media Center compatible remote like a Gyration GYR3101US. Finding a good balance with the monitor's volume and the volume of your box or console is difficult. While Comcast had a volume control for its HD box, AT&T does not. A PS3 has a volume control for music and video disks but not for games. Even then, the PS3 volume contorl is not that advanced or helpful.
If you connect a game console or cable/sat box: use a theater system. With the monitor's audio quality so bad I would say there are no or very few other options.

Would I recommend this product?
I like it but there is room for improvement. While this monitor performs well by simply displaying your desktop and windows, showing graphics and games with nothing but praise, and increases the amount of workspace to have plenty of windows open- I would recommend it for the family computer, a single user computer, work computer. I would not recommend this monitor for those who would would use it strictly for music(poor audio quality and control) or videos and the hardcore gamers (bleed through). This is a good monitor but for everyday use with minimal to moderate multimedia applications.

Click Here to see more reviews about: ViewSonic's VX2739WM 27 Inch 1920x1080 Full HD Monitor

Product Description:
Introducing the world's first 27" LCD monitor with 1ms response time. The VX2739wm boasts a huge 27" screen, Full HD 1080p resolution, a sleek design and diverse connectivity options. The VX2739wm is perfect for movies and gaming with its best in class 1ms response time for virtually blur free motion. Connect to your favorite devices with the built in HDMI and 4xUSB ports. It is the perfect display for your game console, cable/satellite box or your DVD/Blu-ray device. Enjoy spectacular images with its 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and incredible sound with the built in SRS Premium sound. For those that are conscious about their power consumption the VX2739wm also allows users to choose ECO mode for up 35% energy savings. Place it on your desk or mount it on your wall for flexible placement. Best of all, be rest assured your investment will be well protected with ViewSonic's incredible pixel performance guarantee and a full 3-year warranty.

Key Features:

27-Inch LCD monitor with super-fast response time for gamers, entertainment enthusiasts, movie producers, and graphic designers
1ms response time for virtually blur free motion
1080p Full HD resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio for perfect image reproduction
HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs provide diverse connectivity options
4-port USB hub for easy connectivity of USB devices such as digital cameras, USB flash drives and mice
Integrated speakers with SRS Premium Sound for high quality sound experience
200mmx100mm VESA compliant for wall mount or monitor stands
Highest grade LCD panel with the best pixel performance policy in the industry

What is 1ms response time?
Response time in monitors refer to the amount of time a pixel (dot) takes to go from black to white and back to black again. It is measured in milliseconds (ms). The lower the number, the faster the pixels can change, reducing the ghosting or streaking effect you might see in a moving or changing image such as in games and movies.


Common response times range anywhere from 14ms to 5ms. Monitors that are designed for faster applications feature response times as fast as 2ms. These monitors are ideal for gamers, video enthusiasts, engineers and movie production houses.





Slow (higher) response time





Fast (lower) response time







Another first from Viewsonic!
Being one of the technology leaders in the display industry, Viewsonic was the first to introduce an LCD monitor with 2ms response time back in 2005. Today, ViewSonic is here again to introduce the World's first 27" monitor with 1ms response time delivering the long-awaited good news to gamers and video enthusiasts everywhere.
Full HD 1080p resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio
The VX2739wm features a 27" widescreen with 1920x1080 resolution that is capable of displaying a native Full HD 1080p image. Today, devices that can display Full HD content output are getting more and more common. However, without a native Full HD display, you will not be able to experience the picture clarity and the details of the 1080p content you view.


The Viewsonic VX2739wm's 27" panel offers another new trend in the LCD panel market, the16:9 aspect ratio. This new aspect ratio not only natively supports Full HD 1080p content, but displays Full HD without distortion. For example, a 1920x1200 resolution monitor will also support Full HD 1080p but it will either stretch to fit into a full screen or would show blank side bars to avoid distortion. With a 16:9 aspect ratio panel, you will get the most out of your HD content since it is natively designed in this format.







The Power of HDMI
HDMI is one of the most powerful and widely available communication standards that connects digital audio/video sources such as set-top boxes, DVD players, personal computers (PCs, laptops), video game consoles such as the PlayStation 3 and XBOX 360, and AV receivers to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and digital televisions. With just one cable, HDMI supports any TV or PC video format, including high-definition video and up to 8 channels of digital audio. This powerful technology comes standard in VX2739wm. This way, you can connect your monitor to your desktop or laptop computer and work, surf the web or play games. Or you can connect it to your gaming console and enjoy the large 27" screen, 1ms response time time andintegrated speakers. You can even connect it to a cable box or a satellite receiver and watch TV on your monitor!Although the monitor doesn't have a tuner to receive the TV signals from the air, HDMI +receiver box combination gives you the same TV experience.And another great example of the countless video sources you connect to is a Blu-ray DVD/CD player.



Computer





Gaming console





Cable/satallite receiver





DVD/Blu-ray player


Pair it with a ViewSonic or Mac computer
One of the key advantages of the VX2739wmis its diverse connectivity options making it flexible to be paired with a PC or a Mac computer. ViewSonic, a leader in displays, has recently announced a full line of PC products, including notebooks, netbooks, PC Minis and all-in-one PCs. Now you can hook up a Viewsonic ViewBook or a PC Mini as well as a MacBook or a Mac Mini to the VX2739wm and enjoy a full 27" widescreen with 1ms super fast response time!





ViewSonic ViewBook VNB131

Want to read more honest consumer review about ViewSonic's VX2739WM 27 Inch 1920x1080 Full HD Monitor now ?

Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm 45-241-026 Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I was probably one of the first few people to order this product after it was released last month.There are quite a few similar products out there but after extensive research, I chose the Ergotron because:
-It's more flexible, and has more "joints" than most other ones.
-Stainless steel and black look VERY sexy together, and will make any table top look more sleek.It also matches perfectly with my Dell monitor (see photos I posted).

After a few weeks of usage, here are my pros & cons:

PROS:
-Large freedom of movement in all 3 planes + rotation.Some other units have only 2 movable joints so raising it up would force it to move back as well, for example.This one has total freedom.
-Very strong and sturdy; I feel comfortable putting very heavy monitors on it.Moving the monitor around feels fluid and sturdy.
-Beautiful black & steel finish - it becomes a piece of eye-candy on your desk.
-Extremely Easy to install & uninstall.
-Definitely saves desk space.

CONS:
-Slight vibration if the table vibrates.When I shake my legs while sitting down, I can see the monitor itself vibrating as well.However it's very minimal and not too noticeable.
-The built in cable management system is lackluster.It's difficult to get cables completely hidden.But in my opinion this is a minor issue as black cables are not noticeable running along a black arm. (see posted photos).Also, I am using my own velcro cable-ties as the included plastic ties are worthless.

CONCLUSION: A very well designed, well thought-out product by Ergotron.It performs its intended function flawlessly and is pleasing on the eye to boost.Yes, there are some minor cons but they are insignificant compared to the pros.As a buyer who has done tons of research, I highly recommend this mount.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm 45-241-026

Product Description:

Sleek and streamlined, the LX desk-mount LCD arm frees up space and allows positioning of your display for greater productivity. Reposition your LCD with just a touch--up, down, forward, back. The LX provides unparalleled range of motion.

Sleek and streamlined, the LX desk-mount LCD arm frees up space and allows positioning of your display for greater productivity.

Get 10% OFF

Want to read more honest consumer review about Ergotron LX Desk Mount LCD Arm 45-241-026 now ?

Apple iMac MC510LL/A 27-Inch Desktop Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)First things first: the iMac offered on this page has the dual-core Intel Core i3 processor. A configuration with a quad-core i5 processor is also sold by Amazon. In addition, an even more powerful quad-core processor, the i7, is available as a build-to-order option from the online Apple Store. Be sure you're looking at the configuration you want. Apple makes four 27" Aluminum iMac processor setups in all: an i3, two with the i5, and an i7 (see the Comments on this review for a link to Apple's official tech specs).Now then, on with the show. Many reviewers of the previous release of the 27" Aluminum iMac have already discussed the essential hardware and software features. So, rather than repeating stuff that has already been said, I am going to focus this review on my experience of upgrading from a G4 igloo iMac that was running System 10.5.8 .

Migration Assistant
*I used a Firewire 400 to Firewire 800 cable to move the contents of my old computer to the new machine with Migration Assistant.
*The process was virtually seamless, with only a few minor adjustments necessary to the transferred data. Only four applications required reinstallation: ClamXav, iTunes (due to the Soundflower plugin--in any case, no music was lost or damaged), Microsoft Expression Media 2, and a Juniper Networks remote access program (part of a corporate telecommuting package).
*Rules for Little Snitch, a third party utility, need to be reestablished.
*Customized preferences for Spotlight must be reentered.

Magic Mouse
*iMacs now come with a wireless mouse as standard equipment. The Magic Mouse is a vast improvement over the Apple Mouse (aka Mighty Mouse) because it doesn't have a roller ball that eventually stops working. In fact, there aren't any external moving parts on the Magic Mouse, other than the on/off switch.
*Expos