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ViewSonic has introduced three new monitors designed to deliver the ultimate performance for the most demanding professionals and prosumers. Packed with the latest display technologies, the new VP3881, VP3268-4K and VX2781-UC come with ultra-high resolutions ranging from Quad HD to 4K UHD, sleek frameless ID designs, a full array of advanced digital connectivity options and sophisticated, functional ergonomic stands to maximize usability and productivity.

The latest addition to the award-winning professional line of VP monitors is the VP3881, a 37.5-inch curved screen display that features stunning 3840×1600 resolution with an ultra-wide 24:10 aspect ratio for an immersive viewing experience. With a frameless SuperClear® IPS panel, and paired with professional pre-calibration achieving Delta E<2, the VP3881 delivers amazing color accuracy and consistency. To ensure that color accuracy is at its highest level, the VP3881 comes with hardware calibration that works with the ViewSonic Color Calibration Kit. Connectivity options include: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.1 Type C and a USB hub.

Another new monitor in ViewSonic’s professional display line is the VP3268-4K monitor. A 31.5-inch, four-sided frameless display, the VP3268-4K comes with 3840×2160 4K UHD resolution. This monitor strikes a balance between ultra-high resolution and large screen size, allowing the VP3268-4K to deliver the ultimate detail, clarity and screen real estate for professional applications. It comes pre-calibrated to achieve professional grade Delta E<2 and uniformity for color-critical applications. The VP3268-4K monitor offers a definitive front-of-screen experience when it comes to color reproduction and fine detail rendering for visual communication. It comes with HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini-DisplayPort and USB hubs for flexible connectivity.

With an ultra-thin and minimalistic design, the ViewSonic VX2781-UC is a 27-inch frameless monitor with a SuperClear IPS type panel. Part of the VX-series of multimedia/entertainment monitors, the VX2781-UC features 2560×1440 QHD resolution, and offers a great combination of color and resolution detail. Its fully ergonomic design maximizes comfort and productivity, delivering a large format screen and features for multimedia applications. The VX2781-UC comes with a USB 3.1 Type C input that provides a single cable solution for audio, video, power and data.

The ViewSonic VP3881, VP3268-4K and VX2781-UC will be available in June 2017 with the following estimated MRSPs:

ViewSonic has announced new additions to its award-winning digital projector line with the Pro9 Series. Engineered for large venue installations, PRO9510L, PRO9520WL, and PRO9800WUL projectors deliver flexibility and extensive connectivity options needed for various installation designs, making them ideal for sizable settings like houses of worship, public display locations, and big classrooms or auditoriums.

ViewSonic’s PRO9510L, PRO9520WL, and PRO9800WUL feature high brightness levels ranging from 5200 to 6200 lumens and resolutions from XGA to WUXGA. All three projectors deliver installation versatility with horizontal/vertical lens shift and keystone capability, stackable design for doubling brightness, a 1.7x optical zoom, and a centered lens design. The centered lens and robust design allows for 360-degree mounting options in any horizontal or vertical orientation.

PRO9510L, PRO9520WL, and PRO9800WUL projectors provide a wide range of connectors including multiple HDMI inputs as well as: VGA, S-Video, RCA, VGA, RS232, RJ45, audio in/out, BNC, and built-in USB charging. These projectors come with ViewSonic’s proprietary SuperColor and SonicExpert technologies for advanced color and sound reproduction. SuperColor technology delivers superior, vivid, true-to-life color reproduction of the video source while SonicExpert powers two integrated 10W cube speakers in all three projectors.

PRO9510L produces 5500 lumens with XGA (1024×768) resolution; PRO9520WL has 5200 lumens of brightness at WXGA (1280×800) resolution; and PRO9800WUL comes with 6200 lumens with WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio.

The ViewSonic PRO9510L and PRO9520WL are available now and the PRO9800WUL is coming soon with the following MSRPs:

ViewSonic has announced new commercial displays for digital signage applications with the CDM Series of products. With three sizes, including 43-, 49- and 55-inch , the CDM Series features 24/7 functionality with a slim industrial design, thin bezels and multiple connectivity options for ease-of-use.  With multiple sizes and features, the CDM series offers a variety of choices for integrators, solution providers and system contractors who are looking for digital signage options.

The CDM Series delivers 450 nits of brightness with a 3H hardness anti-glare IPS panel for easy integration into public display applications. With their slim design and thin 9.6mm bezels, CDM displays can be easily installed and custom mounted. These commercial displays allow multiple image capabilities and dual-input screen PIP/POP splitting features with video loop-through, and can be tiled and daisy-chained for multi-display and video wall configurations in either portrait or landscape orientations.

ViewSonic’s CDM Series comes with an internal media player with a quad core processor with 16GB eMMC storage that is expandable to 32GB with a micro-SD, USB multimedia video playback, and embedded LAN/Wi-Fi and web browser. Coming with content management software, these displays also include an internal Smart Scheduler with seven content storage channels and integrated speaker, making the CDM commercial displays a complete all-in-one solution.

The ViewSonic CDM4300R, CDM4900R, and CDM5500R will be available January 2017 with the following MRSPs:

ViewSonic has announced its partnership with Splyce, an international professional eSports organization. With this partnership, ViewSonic becomes a headline sponsor for Splyce’s four teams, and will offer the teams exclusive use of its gaming monitors, the ViewSonic XG2401 and VX57 Series, to assist with training. Splyce’s teams include: CSGO which is based in California, League of Legends from Berlin, UK-based Call of Duty, and a North American Overwatch team.

The XG Series of gaming monitors are packed with all the professional level features needed for a competitive edge. The XG2401 and XG2701 gaming monitors, which are now available, feature ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rate, Variable Refresh Rate Technology, ultra-fast response times, super low input lag, and comes in a range of resolutions, from Full HD to 4K UHD. For more information about ViewSonic Gaming monitors, go to Gaming.Viewsonic.com and follow @ViewSonicGaming on Twitter.

ViewSonic has been honored with the 2015 Canadian Reseller Choice Awards for Best Professional Display. Presented by eChannelNEWS, this award acknowledges the vendor with the most innovative, useful, and beneficial professional displays as chosen by voters.

ViewSonic offers an extensive portfolio of professional display solutions that enhance the way organizations compute, collaborate, communicate and connect. From 4K interactive touch displays to all-in-one smart displays, ViewSonic offers best-in-class technologies to boost productivity and bring graphics, photography, video, engineering designs to life.

Now in its ninth year, the Canadian Reseller Choice Awards honor the best vendors and distributors with awards in various categories. With over 14,000 votes cast by Canadian resellers and over 500 vendors nominated, it is the largest such channel survey in Canada.

ViewSonic announces its new XG Series of professional-level gaming monitors, the XG2401, XG2701 and XG2700-4K, are now shipping. ViewSonic’s XG Series gaming monitors deliver essential technologies and features ideal for gamers, and are available through all major e-tail sites.

XG2401

The XG2401 is a 24-inch Full HD monitor packed with features like a 144Hz refresh rate, and AMD’s FreeSync variable refresh rate technology that eliminate screen tearing and stuttering for fluid gameplay during fast-paced action scenes. A blazing-fast 1ms response time and low input lag provides smooth screen performance even in the most graphic-intense sequences. For optimum speed and performance, SmartSync™ technology automatically selects the best efresh rate, response time, and lowest input lag needed in FPS fames.  A black stabilization function helps players spot enemies lurking in the dark, while maintaining brilliant rich colours and contrast.

XG2701

The 27-inch XG2701 Full HD monitor features an incredible 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology, to help blow away the competition in fast action gaming. The monitor’s variable refresh rate capabilities eliminate screen tearing while a super-fast 1ms response time and low input lag provide smooth screen performance. SmartSync™ technology automatically selects the best refresh rate and response time, and also delivers ultra-low input lag needed in first person shooter games. The XG2701 comes with Game Mode features and a black stabilization function that helps with dark-on-dark images.

XG2700-4K

The ViewSonic XG2700-4K Ultra HD LED gaming monitor delivers stunning visual definition and colour for highly immersive gameplay. The 27-inch monitor delivers 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution and SuperClear IPS panel technology with over 8 million pixels of sharp and refined colour so players have an unmatched level of detail. In combination with AMD’s FreeSync Technology, the VX2700-4K delivers a consistent tear-free picture-perfect front of screen experience, while the fast 5ms response time and low input lag provide smooth performance. The Game Mode feature optimizes AAA visuals, while a black stabilization function helps gamers target enemies hiding in the dark. This monitor includes future-proof connectivity including DisplayPort 1.2a and HDMI 2.0 and support for 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz.

Pricing and Availability:

• The XG2401 isavailable now for a MSRP of $404.00 (USD)
• The XG2701is available now for a MSRP of $529.00 (USD)
• The XG2700-4Kis available now for a MSRP of $913.00 (USD)

The XG2401, XG2701 and XG2700-4K are available at ViewSonic.com and major online retailers.

Viewsonic has announced a number of new products at CES. Starting with the XG Series of high-performance gaming monitors and new 1080p LightStream home entertainment projectors. The gaming monitors feature astonishing refresh rates with a range of resolutions from Full HD to 4K UHD, ultra-fast response times, low input lag, and supports NVIDIA’s G-SYNC or AMD’s FreeSync technologies. The LightStream 7 Series of projectors offer remarkable color accuracy and enhanced technologies for an immersive big screen entertainment experience.

ViewSonic’s new XG Series of gaming monitors are packed with professional level features that provide gamers a competitive edge. The XG Series is specifically engineered to meet the demanding needs of serious players and is loaded with premium features from high resolution and variable refresh rate technology to low input lag and blazing-fast response times.

• XG2703-GS 27-inch monitor: Quad HD (2560 x 1440) resolution, SuperClear IPS-type panel technology, ultra-wide viewing angles, 165Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology
• XG2401 24-inch monitor: Full HD (1920×1080) resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync technology, ultra-fast 1ms response time and SmartSync technology
• XG2701 27-inch monitor: Full HD (1920×1080) resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync technology, ultra-fast 1ms response time and SmartSync technology
• XG2700-4K 27-inch monitor: 4K Ultra HD (3840×2160) resolution, SuperClear IPS panel, AMD FreeSync technology, 5ms response time, DisplayPort 1.2a and HDMI 2.0 connectivity, supports 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz

Pricing and Availability:

• The XG2401 will be available for a MSRP of $404.00 (USD) and starts shipping late January
• The XG2701 will be available for a MSRP of $529.00 (USD) and starts shipping late January
• The XG2700-4K will be available for a MSRP of $913.00 (USD) and starts shipping late January
• The XG2703-GS will be available for a MSRP of $1,217.00 (USD) and starts shipping March

ViewSonic continues its award-winning VX Series legacy by announcing four new VX gaming and entertainment-specific monitors at CES 2016.

• The new 22-inch VX2257-mhd, 24-inch VX2457-mhd, and 27-inch VX2757-mhd Full HD monitors deliver ultra-fast 2ms response times and a low input lag mode for smooth screen performance that is free from blurring or ghosting. Equipped with VESA Adaptive-Sync technology and AMD FreeSync™ technology, the variable refresh rate capabilities of these monitors virtually eliminate screen tearing and stuttering for fluid game play during fast-paced action scenes.
• The 1080p Full HD 27-inch VX2776-Smhd monitor is engineered with SuperClear IPS panel technology, a sleek and contemporary borderless design, 178/178 degree wide viewing angle, and extensive connectivity including VGA, HDMI, and DP built-in stereo speaker making this the ideal multimedia display to view entertainment like action packed movies, sports and more.

Pricing and Availability:

• The VX2257-mhd will be available for a MSRP of $201.00 (USD) and is available now
• The VX2457-mhd will be available for a MSRP of $228.00 (USD) and starts shipping February
• The VX2757-mhd will be available for a MSRP of $323.00 (USD) and is available now
• The VX2776-smhd will be available for a MSRP of $317.00 (USD) and starts shipping April

The new LightStream 7 Series projectors from ViewSonic offer incredible color accuracy for stunning image quality, high brightness levels, a variety of connectivity options, 1080p resolutions and enhanced sound technology for a big picture experience.

• Pro7827HD: SuperColor™ technology with a 6-segment RGBRGB color wheel, ISF™ certified color optimization and five unique viewing modes, 2200 lumens and vertical lens shift
• PJD7828HDL: 3200 lumens, SuperColor™ and SonicExpert™ technologies, 22,000:1 contrast and up to 10,000 hour lamp life

Pricing and Availability:

• The Pro7827HD will be available for an MSRP of $1,299.00 (USD) and starts shipping in February
• The PJD7828HDL will be available for an MSRP of $999.00 (USD) and starts shipping in January

ViewSonic has announced new additions to its LightStream 7 projector series. The LightStream PJD7325 and PJD7525W 4000 lumen projectors are now shipping and feature enhanced colour and sound technologies, making them the new standard for corporate or educational environments.

Ideal for settings where a combination of brightness, smart features and functionality are imperative, the ViewSonic LightStream PJD7325 and PJD7525W projectors deliver a perfect balance of colour, light and front-of-screen performance. These two projectors are engineered with the company’s SuperColor technology which features a newly designed colour wheel. Both projectors provide best-in-class colour accuracy in an intuitive, sleek, and user-friendly form factor. The 4000 lumens of brightness, in combination with SuperColor technology, ensure projected images are vivid and vibrant.

The PJD7325 and PJD7525W are built with ViewSonic’s proprietary SonicExpert enhanced sound technology. The integrated audio system consists of a built-in 16W speaker that delivers an immersive audio experience. SonicExpert delivers superior audio performance with greater frequency range and minimized distortion — even at the highest volume levels.

The PJD7325 features native XGA (1024×768) resolution, and the PJD7525W features native WXGA (1280×800) resolution. These projectors carry on the newly designed form factor common throughout the ViewSonic LightStream series, including smart features like ViewSonic’s PortAll – an integrated compartment supporting a MHL/HDMI port. This allows users to wirelessly stream multimedia content via an optional wireless HDMI dongle such as ViewSonic’s WPG-300 dongle.

The PJD7325 and PJD7525W include a remote network management function that can control over 250 LightStream projectors, and with a single remote, users can operate up to eight projectors in the same room. Advanced setup selections include vertical/horizontal keystone, corner adjustment, and an innovative cable management system that eliminates unsightly cable clutter. The PJD7325 and PJD7525W come with HDMI v1.4 and HDMI/MHL ports, as well as RGB, Composite, Audio In/Out, VGA, RJ45 and RS232 connectors.

The LightStream PJD7325 and PJD7525W 4000 lumen projectors are now available for an MSRP of $1,099 (USD) and $1,132 (USD), respectively.

For more news and information about ViewSonic, visit ViewSonic.com.

Here’s the dilemma. You want a really sharp and clear monitor with decent color quality, but you don’t want to shell out a ton of cash to get one. What do you do? Viewsonic says that you should pony up $159.99 USD for their VX2363smh-W 23″ widescreen monitor.

What this display has going for it is that besides being a thin (as in 1mm) plastic bezel around the edges (although when switched on there is also a 1cm black frame around the top and side portions of the screen) which makes for a sleek looking monitor. Plus it uses an IPS display which gives this monitor which gives you excellent image quality, sharp text and graphics, and vibrant color. Playing Team Fortress 2 on this display showed that it could easily keep up with the game with no refresh rate issues of any sort. I also note that in in my home office, glare was a non-factor.

In terms of connections, the VX2363Smhl-W has a basic selection including the following:

• VGA port
• 2 HDMI ports. Of note, one is MHL compatible which means you can plug in a compatible handheld device and mirror its content on the display.
• 3.5mm audio input and output ports

That doesn’t sound like a lot. But that’s likely all you need.

Do I have any gripes? Well, I have four minor ones:

• There’s no height or swivel adjustment. That means that if you need to tweak its position to make the monitor work best for you, you may have to put a couple of books underneath it.
• The plastic used in this monitor feels a bit flimsy in places.
• The VX2363Smhl-W comes with a pair of 1.5w speakers. They’re adequate but audiophiles are going to be unimpressed with them as they’re on the tinny side.
• If you use this monitor for audio, you have to fish through menus to adjust the volume or mute the audio. There should be external controls for that.

Here’s my bottom line. if you need a monitor for gaming or you need a monitor that is sharper than most at a low price point, the Viewsonic VX2363smh-W has to be on your shopping list. You’re going to get a nice IPS display and not shell out a ton of cash to do it. Just avoid using the speakers and you’ll be happy.

ViewSonic has announced that the new 70-inch CDE7060T 10-point touch interactive commercial display is now shipping. Delivering a highly collaborative display solution, this large-format display is ideal for stimulating interactive learning in classrooms and collaborative brainstorming in boardrooms.

With a 10-point touch-enabled surface and pre-installed annotation software, the CDE7060T allows multiple users—from students and teachers to boardroom professionals—the ability to write, draw or annotate with fingers or stylus devices simultaneously. The LED-based display features native 1080p (1920×1080) resolution for HD color and clarity, while the embedded ARM dual-core processor provides lightning-fast computing and smooth touch capabilities.

For flexible connectivity, the CDE7060T includes HDMI, VGA, USB, LAN and RS232 support. An optional slot-in PC provides additional computing power, while integrated ViewBoard software delivers robust annotation options that make presentations more productive and engaging.

Backed by one of the industry’s best pixel performance policies and a 3-year limited warranty, end-users can have peace of mind in the quality and reliability in the CDE7060T. The ViewSonic CDE7060T 70-inch 10-point touch interactive commercial display is available now for an MSRP of $7,299.