ViewSonic VG2030wm

ViewSonic VG2030wm
alaScore 87

129 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 5 expert reviews and 124 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is Jul 11, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 231954 reviews from other Monitors. The alaScore™ for this product is 87/100 = Very good. Last update: May 19, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 129 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Showing 1 - 10 of 132 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (5)

Expert review by:

ViewSonic VG2030wm

 

ViewSonic's 20-inch VG2030wm wide-screen LCD monitor compares well against similar displays we've seen from the likes of HP and NEC . And also like the NEC, it lacks HDCP compliance, making it unable to play protected HD video content. With a price tag...

Unique, swiveling stand gives you more adjustability than other LCDs in its class; mostly strong performance; thorough service and support coverage

No HDCP-compliance; irritating onscreen display; especially bad audio output; expensive

Even if you don't care that ViewSonic's VG2030wm lacks HD DVD or Blu-ray support, we can't give this LCD monitor a strong recommendation simply because there are too many better, more capable displays on the market for the same price. Its image quality...

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

"NOISY (meaning sound, not pic), but vivid"

 

I bought this monitor over a year ago, when I bought it for editing a low-budget film (FCP, Powerbook G4 1.67GHz, Firewire drives). I used it for the film for a couple of weeks before I took a paying job at a studio, and since then I've used it...

Bright, vivid, affordable, adjustable

Irritating noise, intermittent dropping of signal, too-bright LED power button

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

ViewSonic VG2030wm - flat-panel display - TFT - 20

 

I bought this monitor over a year ago, when I bought it for editing a low-budget film (FCP, Powerbook G4 1.67GHz, Firewire drives). I used it for the film for a couple of weeks before I took a paying job at a studio, and since then I've used it...

Bright, vivid, affordable, adjustable

Irritating noise, intermittent dropping of signal, too-bright LED power button

Read the full review
ADVERTISEMENT

Consumer review by:

ViewSonic VG2030wm - flat-panel display - TFT - 20

 

I bought this monitor over a year ago, when I bought it for editing a low-budget film (FCP, Powerbook G4 1.67GHz, Firewire drives). I used it for the film for a couple of weeks before I took a paying job at a studio, and since then I've used it...

Bright, vivid, affordable, adjustable

Irritating noise, intermittent dropping of signal, too-bright LED power button

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

Highly recommended for games and text

 

Bought this last week with my new PC. Rome Total War and F.E.A.R. looked great on it, even with the resolution cranked up. MS Word looks fine in 1680 x 1050 mode too. Text is sharp and clear. Only gripe would be removing the pin to allow the screen to...

clear image, refresh good for games

Nothing really

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

"Highly recommended for games and text"

 

Bought this last week with my new PC. Rome Total War and F.E.A.R. looked great on it, even with the resolution cranked up. MS Word looks fine in 1680 x 1050 mode too. Text is sharp and clear. Only gripe would be removing the pin to allow the screen to...

clear image, refresh good for games

Nothing really.

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

ViewSonic VG2030wm - flat-panel display - TFT - 20

 

Bought this last week with my new PC. Rome Total War and F.E.A.R. looked great on it, even with the resolution cranked up. MS Word looks fine in 1680 x 1050 mode too. Text is sharp and clear. Only gripe would be removing the pin to allow the screen to...

clear image, refresh good for games

Nothing really

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

ViewSonic VG2030wm - flat-panel display - TFT - 20

 

Bought this last week with my new PC. Rome Total War and F.E.A.R. looked great on it, even with the resolution cranked up. MS Word looks fine in 1680 x 1050 mode too. Text is sharp and clear. Only gripe would be removing the pin to allow the screen to...

clear image, refresh good for games

Nothing really

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

ViewSonic VG2030WM

 

AWESOME monitor. Work right out of the box. NO dead pixels. NO adjustments needed. NEWEGG ROCKS

NONE

Read the full review

Consumer review by:

Great monitor at a great price

 

I bought my ViewSonic VG2030m 20-inch LCD monitor in October of 2007 and it has performed flawlessly. I chose this one rather than the widescreen model because I do a lot of graphics image editing and wanted as much open screen space as possible. My...

I bought my ViewSonic VG2030m 20-inch LCD monitor in October of 2007 and it has performed flawlessly. I chose this one rather than the widescreen model because I do a lot of graphics image editing and wanted as much open screen space as possible. My...

Read the full review
1
2
3
4
5

Product Specifications

The ViewSonic 20" VG2030wm features a 16:10 widescreen viewing experience and 1680x1050 optimum resolution that give you ample space for viewing multiple document windows, side-by-side full-page layouts and immersive game play. Clearmotiv 5ms video response with dynamic structure technology delivers brilliant HD video content and blur-free gaming action. The comprehensive height, tilt and swivel adjustments and high brightness and contrast ratios let you work or play comfortably for hours. Integrated speakers and amplifier complete the multimedia desktop experience with rich stereo sound. The stylish, slim design blends seamlessly into any office d

Audio Output

Type:Speaker(s)

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:9.1in
Height:18.8in
Weight:15.4lbs
Width:19.4in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Diagonal Size:20in
Diagonal Size (metric):50.8cm
Form Factor:Desktop
Image Brightness:300cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio:800:1
Image Max H-View Angle:160
Image Max V-View Angle:160
Interface:DVI / VGA (HD-15)
Max Resolution:1680 x 1050
Response Time:5ms
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display
Widescreen:Widescreen

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes
EPEAT Compliant: Yes
EPEAT Level:EPEAT Silver

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Manufacturer:ViewSonic
Model:VG2030wm
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:ViewSonic

Input Device

Type: None

Miscellaneous

Color:Black / Silver
Compliant Standards:BSMI / C-Tick / CB / CCC / CE / cUL / FCC Class B certified / GOST / ICES-003 / ISO 14001 / ISO 9001 / MIC / NOM / PCBC / PSB / RoHS / SASO / TCO '03 / TUV Ergo / TUV GS / TUV S / UL / VCCI / TCO 03
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Refurbished:Refurbished
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

Video Input

Digital Video Standard:Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
TV Tuner Presence: No
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT