Viewsonic VE170M

Viewsonic VE170M
alaScore 82

20 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 18 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 98/100. The average review date is Jan 26, 2002. We have compared these reviews to 231852 reviews from other Monitors. The alaScore™ for this product is 82/100 = Very good. Last update: May 24, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 20 reviews)

2 expert reviews

User Reviews  

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Consumer review by:

Best buy

 

Excellent screen image, Large size, sharp text

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Fantastic!!!!

 

What a fantastic monitor. The colours are bright and sharp. I had a regular 19" monitor but that took up the majority of my desk. This one is so tiny and it hardly takes up any room. And if you've ever tried to carry a 19" monitor you know how...

What a fantastic monitor. The colours are bright and sharp. I had a regular 19" monitor but that took up the majority of my desk. This one is so tiny and it hardly takes up any room. And if you've ever tried to carry a 19" monitor you know how...

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Fantastic!!!!

 

What a fantastic monitor. The colours are bright and sharp. I had a regular 19" monitor but that took up the majority of my desk. This one is so tiny and it hardly takes up any room. And if you've ever tried to carry a 19" monitor you know how awkward...

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I love this monitor!

 

I love this monitor!

I've finally crossed over into the world of LCD displays, and I could not be happier. This monitor is crystal clear, sharp, and displays colors wonderfully. I was skeptical about whether a 1280 X 1024 resolution would be large enough to read on a...

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Once you go flat screen...

 

I love this monitor.

I love this monitor.I used to have a 21 incher regular box screen, but it took SO much space on my desk... The thing was about 18" wide and 16" deep, a true monster-of-a-monitor. Now with this pretty LCD, I have lots of space left over, and my eyes...

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What I expected

 

I upgraded from a 17" CRT to the VE170 primarily for extra desktop space and less strain on my eyes. It seems to be doing a great job at both. Not to mention that the viewing area is noticibly larger than a 17" CRT. The unit had a pixel out, but...

I upgraded from a 17" CRT to the VE170 primarily for extra desktop space and less strain on my eyes. It seems to be doing a great job at both. Not to mention that the viewing area is noticibly larger than a 17" CRT. The unit had a pixel out, but from...

Consumer review by:

What I expected

 

I upgraded from a 17" CRT to the VE170 primarily for extra desktop space and less strain on my eyes. It seems to be doing a great job at both. Not to mention that the viewing area is noticibly larger than a 17" CRT. The unit had a pixel out, but...

I upgraded from a 17" CRT to the VE170 primarily for extra desktop space and less strain on my eyes. It seems to be doing a great job at both. Not to mention that the viewing area is noticibly larger than a 17" CRT. The unit had a pixel out, but...

Consumer review by:

Once you go flat screen...

 

I love this monitor.

I love this monitor. I used to have a 21 incher regular box screen, but it took SO much space on my desk... The thing was about 18" wide and 16" deep, a true monster-of-a-monitor. Now with this pretty LCD, I have lots of space left over, and my eyes...

Consumer review by:

What I expected

 

I upgraded from a 17" CRT to the VE170 primarily for extra desktop space and less strain on my eyes. It seems to be doing a great job at both. Not to mention that the viewing area is noticibly larger than a 17" CRT. The unit had a pixel out, but from...

Consumer review by:

Once you go flat screen...

 

I love this monitor.

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Product Specifications

If you're looking for a large screen, multimedia, flat-panel display, check out the VE170m LCD display. This super-slim 17" display incorporates zero-touch auto-tune feature delivering the best possible image in all environments. You'll also get a 1280 x 1024 resolution, a high 300: 1 contrast ratio and 220 nits of brightness. Two built-in 1.5-watt speakers round out the multimedia experience. Users will spend less time scrolling and more time viewing crisp, clear images because the VE170m has 28% greater viewing area than the 15" VE150m. With brilliant, color-rich images and a great price, the VE170m will look great on anyone's desk.

Audio Output

Type:None/Speaker(s)

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:8.1in/9in
Height:17.6in/18.3in/18.7in
Weight:17.9lbs/18.7lbs
Width:16.9in/17.6in/18.7in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Diagonal Size:17in
Diagonal Size (metric):43.2cm
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch:0.26mm/0.3mm
Form Factor:Desktop
Image Brightness:200cd/m2/220cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio:200:1/300:1
Image Max H-View Angle:+60 / -60/+80 / -80/120
Image Max V-View Angle:+50 / -50/+80 / -80/100
Interface:VGA (HD-15)
Max Resolution:1280 x 1024
Response Time:50ms
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/Mac / PC
Manufacturer:ViewSonic
Model:VE170/VE170b/VE170m/VE170mb
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:ViewSonic

Input Device

Type: None

Miscellaneous

Color:Beige/Black
Compliant Standards:BSMI / C-Tick / CCIB / CE / CSA / cUL / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / DEMKO / DOC-B / Energy 2000 / EPA Energy Star / FCC Class B certified / FIMKO / GOST / IC Class B / ISO 13406-2 / MPR II / NEMKO / NOM / NUTEK / PCBC / PCT / SASO / SEMKO / TCO '95 / TUV GS / UL / VESA DPMS / TCO 95/BSMI / C-Tick / CCIB / CE / CSA / cUL / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / DEMKO / DOC-B / Energy 2000 / EPA Energy Star / FCC Class B certified / FIMKO / GOST / IC Class B / ISO 13406-2 / MPR II / NEMKO / NOM / NUTEK / PCBC / PCT / SASO / SEMKO / TCO '99 / TUV GS / UL / VESA DPMS / TCO 99/BSMI / C-Tick / CCIB / CE / CSA / DEMKO / DOC-B / Energy 2000 / EPA Energy Star / FCC Class B certified / FIMKO / NEMKO / NOM / PCT / SEMKO / TCO '95 / TCO '99 / TUV GS / UL / TCO 95 / TCO 99/BSMI / C-Tick / CCIB / CE / CSA / DEMKO / DOC-B / Energy 2000 / EPA Energy Star / FCC Class B certified / FIMKO / NEMKO / NOM / PCT / SEMKO / TCO '99 / TUV GS / UL / TCO 99/BSMI / C-Tick / CE / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / DEMKO / DOC-B / Energy 2000 / FCC Class B certified / FIMKO / GO
Refurbished:Refurbished

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

Video Input

Digital Video Standard: None
TV Tuner Presence: No
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