Viewsonic G220FB 21" CRT Monitor

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Summary: Very happy with this monitor!
Review: I'm quite picky when it comes to buying elections (especially computer components). I did a lot of research and it kept leading back to this monitor. Perfectly flat screen, .25mm dot pitch across the entire screen, fast refresh rates at high resolutions, not to mention it's a shadow mask monitor so none of those pesky lines at the top and bottom of the screen that apperture grille monitors have. I upgraded from a generic 17" monitor I had been using for about 5 years so purchasing this monitor made a huge difference in games (very immersive). After seeing and using the monitor, I would easily recommend it to anyone. It's Sony-level performance without the Sony price. ...!

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Summary: Just got mine
Review: Man oh man what a monitor! The colors are fantastic, the black's are the deepest I have seen and the high refresh rate @ 1600x1200 makes my eyes feel like they are getting massaged. All settings out of the box have been exactly as I would have them. Sounds like other reviewers had damage done to the monitor upon shipping, psst return policy! At this price I will defiently be getting a second one.

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Summary: Just got mine
Review: Man oh man what a monitor! The colors are fantastic, the black's are the deepest I have seen and the high refresh rate @ 1600x1200 makes my eyes feel like they are getting massaged. All settings out of the box have been exactly as I would have them. Sounds like other reviewers had damage done to the monitor upon shipping, psst return policy! At this price I will defiently be getting a second one.

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Summary: Shadow mask is noticeable around edge of screen
Review: My only complaint regarding this monitor is that the when viewed closer than 3ft or so, the shadow mask is particularly noticeable around the edge screen giving the image a pixilated look. In the middle of the screen the image is exceptionally sharp and bright. I'm trying to decide now if this is something I can get used to or if I'll look to find a replacement for this monitor. Other than this issue I'm very happy with the monitor.

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Summary: Sharp but...
Review: OK so the $449 price attracted me and the fact i have been using 2 other viewsonics for a number of years for my dual 21" setup. Order time and delivery (yea free Amamzon shipping!) were really quick even considering the delivery company had the wrong street on their paperwork. The driver was however smarter than that and noticed the packing slip had the correct street. So i have used it for a couple of days and there are a couple of things that aren't great. The black levels are softer than the old G810 sitting next to it. More of a green cast. The black type on a web page or doc does have a "built" look to it. That didn't bother me that much, but really annoyed my graphic artist roommate. The thing that _really_ drives me batty is there is nearly an 1/8 inch curve to the top of the screen. No amount of fiddling with the adjustments will remove this. The other three sides adjusted out perfect. This is the same results on 3 different computers that have 3 different video card manufacturers. Probably will live with this permanent "grin" that it has but i would not recommend this model for purchase.

Rating:
Summary: Sharp but...
Review: OK so the $449 price attracted me and the fact i have been using 2 other viewsonics for a number of years for my dual 21" setup. Order time and delivery (yea free Amamzon shipping!) were really quick even considering the delivery company had the wrong street on their paperwork. The driver was however smarter than that and noticed the packing slip had the correct street. So i have used it for a couple of days and there are a couple of things that aren't great. The black levels are softer than the old G810 sitting next to it. More of a green cast. The black type on a web page or doc does have a "built" look to it. That didn't bother me that much, but really annoyed my graphic artist roommate. The thing that _really_ drives me batty is there is nearly an 1/8 inch curve to the top of the screen. No amount of fiddling with the adjustments will remove this. The other three sides adjusted out perfect. This is the same results on 3 different computers that have 3 different video card manufacturers. Probably will live with this permanent "grin" that it has but i would not recommend this model for purchase.