Wide-screen display with good overall image quality
Decent-sounding built-in speakers
The bad:
Skimps on design and ergonomics
Unusual native resolution may not be compatible with some games
The bottomline:
Though the 19-inch wide-screen ViewSonic VA1912w looks modest, it packs a punch, with above-average performance, full-sounding built-in speakers, and a very sweet price.
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