LCD Buyer's Guide to the ViewSonic VX2835WM 28" Widescreen HD 1080p HDMI LCD Monitor

First I will give the general specs of this model of LCD highlighting the key features I will address in bold:

- Widescreen display with a 27.5" Viewable area
- WUXGA @ 1920x1200 recommended resolution
- Viewing Angle 160 horizontal/ 160 vertical
- Brightness 500 cd/m2
- Contrast Ratio 800:1
- Response time 3ms (Grey to Grey)/ 5ms (typical)
- Horizontal Refresh 24kHz - 82 kHz
- Vertical Refresh 50Hz - 85Hz
- Inputs = Analog RGB, Digital
- Connectors = S-Video, Composite, Component
- 1 D-Sub port, No DVI Ports, but 1 HDMI Port (LCD ships with DVI to HMDI cable)

With 1920x1200 resolution support, gamers and designers will be able to fit more onto the screen. The 27.5" viewing space is really quite huge and you can fit 2 pages, side by side, on one screen. The low 3-5ms response times mean no ghosting during video playback and 3D games. The image comes through very sharp and clear.

Now with the 1080p support using the HDMI (High Definition Media Interface) port, the LCD has the input bandwidth to actually receive and display real HD 1080p content. Your movies will look amazing with a supported HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) video card. To add some more value, this LCD ships with a DVI to HDMI cable, so you do not need an adapter or dongle to connect a DVI graphics card. Graphics cards that are not HDCP licensed devices will downscale the display resolution of HD content.

LCD's are very bright and thus, it is not recommended you use one for prolonged viewing unless the room is generally bright. With this screen, plan on having a light on at all times or you may get headaches. To help soften this, the VX2835WM comes with a fully adjustable menu where you can fine tune the brightness and various other settings to your liking.

If you wish to play video games with a high resolution, watch your favorite HD DVD or Blu-Ray movies, thne the VX2835WM is a strong contender with the right features for a competitive price. Expect to see these on sale for between $650 and $750 shipped.