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ViewSonic PS790 19" CRT Monitor

ViewSonic PS790 19" CRT Monitor

List Price: $539.99
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Features:
  • 18-inch viewable screen size
  • 0.25-millimeter dot pitch
  • 1,600 x 1,280 maximum resolution
  • OnView controls with ViewMatch
  • PC and Macintosh compatible


Description:

Proof that big things sometimes come in small packages, ViewSonic's PS790 19-inch monitor occupies less space than a typical 17-inch model. This alone would make it an attractive choice for those who require a large screen but don't have space to spare. However, the PS790 happens to be an excellent monitor to boot.

The PS790's 0.25-millimeter dot pitch provides a sharper picture than usual for a 19-inch monitor, especially when it comes to text quality. Onscreen controls, which you access through a set of front-panel buttons, provide access to the usual functions--color controls, video level, screen size, and position. You can also access brightness/contrast controls from the front panel.

Windows 98 automatically installs the PS790's software drivers. ViewSonic provides a CD-ROM with the required software if you are running Windows 95. (The CD-ROM also includes a collection of screen savers.) If you are a Mac user, you can enjoy the benefits of this monitor, but you'll need to purchase a separate Macintosh adapter to enable compatibility.

ViewSonic's PS790 is an ideal choice for graphics professionals, Web publishers, and game enthusiasts. And if you're upgrading from a 17-inch monitor, it will get the job done in the same amount of space, or less. --John Frederick Moore

Pros:

  • Small design
  • Macintosh compatible
  • Sharp image and text quality

Cons:

  • Special adapter for Macs sold separately
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