ViewSonic VP2365wb and VP2655wb appear

Best known in recent years for its budget displays, ViewSonic on Wednesday took a turn to the high-end with two displays using much more color rich IPS (in-plane switching) panels. The 23-inch VP2365wb and the 26-inch VP2655wb both have much wider color palettes that culminate in the larger display showing 118 percent of the NTSC color range, making it particularly ideal for video editing. Both get a wider 178-degree viewing angle from any orientation and are more more likely to show an accurate picture when seen off-center as a result.

The 23-inch screen outputs at a native 1080p resolution suited to full-screen HD video; shifting to the 26-inch model provides a taller-ratio 1920x1200 picture that leaves more room for toolbars. Regardless of the choice, either can pivot into portrait mode and carries a four-port USB hub for peripherals.

ViewSonic expects the VP2365wb to be the mainstream pick and ships it today for $399. The VP2655wb's larger screen, resolution and color accuracy push its price up to $1,299, though it too is available today.

By Electronista Staff