ViewSonic ViewPanel VP150m

Small is definitely delicious as far as computer peripherals go, so the growth in popularity of flat-screens is understandable. As well as looking smart and giving a nice, sharp picture, you also win back desk space.

The ViewPanel VP150m is the latest addition to ViewSonic's range and looks to be aimed squarely at the home user and small office. At £799 it's not the cheapest 15in screen, but it has several interesting features to make it worth the premium.

The first is the use of ViewSonic's new SuperClear MVA technology. It aims to provide a clearer image, better detail and improved colour depth. Compared with some screens we've seen, the colours are excellent, although the sharpness showed little visible improvement on other good-quality models that have passed through our hands.

An inherent problem with flat displays is that they cannot update the screen image as quickly as conventional monitors, with blurring the frequent result. This is a particular problem for games and watching DVDs, as the effect is more noticeable with fast-moving images.

ViewSonic has addressed the problem with what it calls 3X-LCD, which updates the screen up to three times faster than a conventional LCD. Blurring still occurs, but the difference is quite apparent compared with a traditional flatpanel screen.

As well as providing a screen that can rotate through 90 degrees, ViewSonic has provided software in the box that makes use of this talent and allows you to look at the screen image in a portrait orientation. The height of the stand is adjustable but the 80mm range is limited.

The built-in speakers are adequate, but don't expect to be blown away by the quality of the output.

Contact
ViewSonic: 0800 833 648; www.viewsonic.co.uk

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