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Well, yesterday I got my new toys 
I got 2 Viewsonic VP201S LCD's from a brick and mortar. They were a bit pricey at US $1300 each. I paid the up price, because they were hard to find, even in Dallas.
In store return/exchange policy matched that of the manufacturer. The funky dead/stuck pixels per in routine. However, the store offered it's typical extended warranty. That warranty came with a "Return em if you think they smell funny" clause. No Fear over dead pixels!!! (The store was Fry's Electronics - Mentioned because of the policy info)
Overall construction - The stands/bezels do not appear as cheap or plasticy as the others. I like the "feel" of them better than the Dell 2001fp's. No molecular density tests here, just that the Viewsonics felt a lot more sturdy.
Hooked them both up to my old system, standard VGA connection. OMFG - SWEET. Ran the LCDTEST, and found Zero dead pixels, Zero brightness issues, Zero complaints. I can't wait to get them onto my new 9800XT with a better cable connection.
One thing not mentioned often on reviews is size. These bastages are HUGE. I replaced a single Dell 21" CRT that the office "gave" me. Understand that a 21" CRT is actually about a 17" screen. The LCD's don't play that game. They are truely 20.1" screens. Instant 3" upgrade, and I got 2 of these puppies! A plus for dual monitors is that the bezels on these is only .67" in comparison to some that are close to 2 inches. I had considered going with 21-23 inch, but that would be annoyingly large. I would have to turn in my chair to see the whole screen.
As I said, I still have the old conection, no DVI yet. However they do look very impressive. There were no noticable flaws with the 21" Dell CRT I had, however the graphics here actually seem a LOT better. The VP201's have a slight screendoor effect if you are very close to them. I have them approx 18" away, and can see a very slight effect, *IF* I look for it.
I ran a 3DMark 03 test, just to see them in action. Wasn't planning on testing my 2 year old video card. The test ripped through several game cut sceens. I notice 1 instance of ghosting during the whole test. It was so fast, that it was over before I realized what it was. IMHO it wasn't as annoying as I have become to believe.
I would have to give these monitors a 4.5 out of 5. They lose 1/2 a point for the price in comparison to other 20.1" screens. A good sell, or another $100 price drop would bring them in line nicely.
I got 2 Viewsonic VP201S LCD's from a brick and mortar. They were a bit pricey at US $1300 each. I paid the up price, because they were hard to find, even in Dallas.
In store return/exchange policy matched that of the manufacturer. The funky dead/stuck pixels per in routine. However, the store offered it's typical extended warranty. That warranty came with a "Return em if you think they smell funny" clause. No Fear over dead pixels!!! (The store was Fry's Electronics - Mentioned because of the policy info)
Overall construction - The stands/bezels do not appear as cheap or plasticy as the others. I like the "feel" of them better than the Dell 2001fp's. No molecular density tests here, just that the Viewsonics felt a lot more sturdy.
Hooked them both up to my old system, standard VGA connection. OMFG - SWEET. Ran the LCDTEST, and found Zero dead pixels, Zero brightness issues, Zero complaints. I can't wait to get them onto my new 9800XT with a better cable connection.
One thing not mentioned often on reviews is size. These bastages are HUGE. I replaced a single Dell 21" CRT that the office "gave" me. Understand that a 21" CRT is actually about a 17" screen. The LCD's don't play that game. They are truely 20.1" screens. Instant 3" upgrade, and I got 2 of these puppies! A plus for dual monitors is that the bezels on these is only .67" in comparison to some that are close to 2 inches. I had considered going with 21-23 inch, but that would be annoyingly large. I would have to turn in my chair to see the whole screen.
As I said, I still have the old conection, no DVI yet. However they do look very impressive. There were no noticable flaws with the 21" Dell CRT I had, however the graphics here actually seem a LOT better. The VP201's have a slight screendoor effect if you are very close to them. I have them approx 18" away, and can see a very slight effect, *IF* I look for it.
I ran a 3DMark 03 test, just to see them in action. Wasn't planning on testing my 2 year old video card. The test ripped through several game cut sceens. I notice 1 instance of ghosting during the whole test. It was so fast, that it was over before I realized what it was. IMHO it wasn't as annoying as I have become to believe.
I would have to give these monitors a 4.5 out of 5. They lose 1/2 a point for the price in comparison to other 20.1" screens. A good sell, or another $100 price drop would bring them in line nicely.