Viewsonic shows off crystal-clad VX2255 monitor

Viewsonic's original VX2255 display didn't exactly stand out all that much when it was first announced way back at CES, but that certainly won't be the case with the company's latest revision to the monitor, which now comes clad in Swarovski crystals like so many other gadgets. Lending a hand in that area is G Mask International, which Viewsonic has partnered with to let you customize the monitor to your liking. As for the monitor itself, you can expect some decent if unremarkable specs, including a 22-inch screen size, 1680 x 1050 resolution, 5 ms response time, and 1,000:1 contrast ratio, along with an integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam, speakers, and microphone. No word on what it'll cost, but those in Singapore will be able to check the monitor out first hand at the Comex Show that gets underway later this month.

[Via Tech Digest]

[Scooter @ Aug 20th 2007 3:31PM]

perfect for the underside of cars in "pimp my ride"

[orig_club_soda @ Aug 20th 2007 4:06PM]

Looks like a couple of tinted oven doors...

[Magallanes @ Aug 20th 2007 4:32PM]

lol, it's true, it's looks like a lousy oven door.

[theboss @ Aug 20th 2007 4:48PM]

Ugly! Plus for me they would be distracting to the eye.

I can't get jiggy with this shi*!

[Zzephyr @ Aug 20th 2007 5:26PM]

Finally, something nice enough to show off my Paris Hilton screen saver.

[TNP @ Aug 20th 2007 6:27PM]

I finally had to look up Swarovski on Wikipedia and found this snippet:

"Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead to maximize refraction."

I assume this is no longer true what with ROHS, but maybe they have a Bling exemption.

[bombastinator @ Aug 20th 2007 7:13PM]

"swarovski crystal" is nothing but a brand name. The real term is "rhinestone" Cheap pieces of leaded glass that have mirror material on the back to make them sparkle. I have no idea why some people are willing to pay a 1000% premium for the stupid things when the are not really that different from the stuff you can get at a dollar store