ViewSonic VA2037A-LED 20-Inch LED-Lit LCD Monitor 16 9 5ms Anti-Glare

I've known about Viewsonic for a number of years but never had the need for one. When ordering a new computer I suddenly had a need for a monitor and checked out all the reviews. This one looked to be good for my needs and the price was certainly right. The monitor is a good one and it literally worked fine right out of the box. I never even used the set-up disc. Clear, crisp, fast, etc. I'm not a gamer or a graphic artist so it meets my needs just fine. In the reviews I read that the monitor does not have an adjustable tilt and, since I found this hard to believe, I ordered it anyway. At first blush, when you assemble the monitor on its stand, it does not tilt. Further, the factory setting is absolutely unacceptable unless you were planning to sit it on a bunch of phone books. The factory setting for tilt is absolutely vertical. No tilt at all. for me to be comfortable, I'd have to raise it about 8 to 10 inches above the desk. Looking at the back, where the stand connector attaches to the back of the monitor It appeared to have some tilt capability. If you unscrew the plastic stand attachment from the back with the two screws that are deep in recesses and pull off the plastic attachment, there is a nut (I think it was 8mm) and if you loosen that, you will find that it does indeed swivel (tilt). I set it for the tilt I wanted, tightened it back up and it's just the way I want it. I suppose that if you left the nut slightly loose, you would be able to tilt it up and down for multiple users but I just tightened mine pretty snug and, since the tilt is fine for me, it doesn't need further adjustment. Took a couple of minutes for some trial and error and it's fine now. This adjustment might not be for the user who isn't comfortable taking the covers off things and doesn't have the right tools - a small Phillips head screwdriver and some metric wrenches - but it's a quick fix and makes this monitor a great deal. Bob Read more

I bought this on Black Friday sale at 2:30 AM, along with a computer. The computer and this monitor were delivered to my door in Hawaii at 7:30 PM on the following Tuesday -- really fine speed, for the distance. The monitor's color range and resolution are excellent for general usage. All my friends who heard about this purchase nodded their heads in approval at the ViewSonic brand name's reputation for high quality and durability. I already used it to watch an NFL game at High Definition on the internet that was not being carried by the major TV networks. Excellent resolution and definition. The only problem is the mount that was included and the mounting bracket on the back of the monitor. They fit together at only one possible viewing angle, which is a little low (forward tilt) for the computer cart that I have. This low tilt is making me slump down in my seat to view the screen from straight horizontally. I would like to have been able to tilt the screen back, to different angles. Read more

Recently I purchased two of these monitors to replace the two (very old) monitors I had been using for almost eight years. At this price point, how could I go wrong? And the reviews were nearly all positive, and I've historically had luck with ViewSonic (though admittedly it's been a while since I had a ViewSonic monitor). Having been using these monitors for two weeks now, I can honestly say they are really good! I have been very pleased with the quality of the hardware itself, and of course the visual quality. Good stuff! My only complaint is something that I have no one to blame for but myself: The monitors have only VGA inputs. Like I said, this is my own fault for not reading the description more closely (or realizing that the next model up has DVI inputs for only about $5 more), so I had to buy a new cable since my laptop's port replicator only has HDMI and DVI outputs. No big deal, and the quality is still amazing. Just a heads up. Read more

Great monitor, very bright and good color. My only complaint is lack of ability to adjust the tilt and height. Otherwise great for the low price. Supports up to 1600 x 900 resolution You should also take into account that this uses VGA wire and since most of the modern graphics cards lack VGA ports, you will have to buy a VGA to DVI or VGA to HDMI adapter, or some combination of adapters (depending on the ports your graphics card has). Read more

I bought this monitor assuming it would come with an HDMI hookup - but that is what I get for assuming. I bought a HDMI to VGA adapter cable for like $10.00 from Amazon, so that solved that problem. When I read the reviews, I saw there was an issue with the tilt movement however I didn't have any issues being able to tilt the monitor up and down. I was actually surprised at how much allowance I had to tilt. I use dual screens for book keeping and spreadsheets, so this was the perfect size for me to use as a second screen for my 17'' laptop. So far, no complaints other than it doesn't have an HDMI port...you would think with the "newness" of the monitor it would come with one. Great product for the price. Read more

Still works great after 11 years = value for money 🙂 Read more

I bought this monitor quite a while ago, love it and it's still going strong. However, I bought a new stand so I could raise its height and I cannot get the top portion of the viewsonic stand off. There is no release latch or no button on the bottom. I feel like there has to be a way, but I sure can't find it. Point being, once you put the stand on, you may not be able to get it off. Read more

I'm not a gamer or big into computer stuff. I purchased this monitor because I was upgrading my office computer for my business and wanted to use the old setup as a home office for my wife and kids. I wanted a larger screen then what I had and a solid picture. This was perfect! Great colors and clear picture for standard computer usage. I can't speak for gamers or people who use their computers for graphic editing and what not, but I would imagine if they need the best, they probably will need to pay for the best. Great screen for a great price. Read more