ViewSonic NextVision N 00w Series TV (17", 19", 30", 32", 36")

At 37.5 pounds, ViewSonic's N3000w was the lightest 30-inch set in the group of eight LCD TVs we tested for the April 2005 issue of Digital World (most were in the 50- to 60-pound range); and at $1800, it was one of the least expensive. But it's no...

Relatively low-cost model delivered above-average picture quality but has limited format options.

With physical adjustments including tilt, height, and swivel, ViewSonic's VP171b is comfortable to work with. Along with a pivoting screen--handy for scrutinizing full pages of letter-size text documents--the VP171b comes with Perfect Portrait,...

Pivot software adds value to a competent--but not spectacular--monitor.

Photograph: Rick Rizner

Brilliant-looking color and even brightness across the screen earn this model top image-quality scores.

The ViewSonic VP171s displayed vividly beautiful color on our test photo of fruit. That same quality came across as overkill on our photo of people, however, as skin tones appeared unnaturally ruddy. Nevertheless, the VP171s's other good scores earned...

ViewSonic's entry into the LCD monitor/lcd arena, the N1700w, is a very good product for the price. Given its outstanding picture quality and attractive video features, you can easily forgive its few flaws.

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