Viewsonic introduces 24-inch, 1080p VT2430 LCD TV
By Donald Melanson 
posted December 15th 2008 3:54PM
posted December 15th 2008 3:54PM
It may be leaving things a little late, but Viewsonic is apparently hoping that its new 24-inch VT2430 LCD TV will attract the eyes of a few holiday shoppers and, judging from the specs, it seems to stand a pretty good chance of doing just that. Leading that list is full 1080p resolution, which is certainly a nice bonus on a set this size, as is the promised 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, assuming the results actually live up to that number. Otherwise, you can expect a built-in ATSC / NTSC / QAM TV tuner, HDMI 1.3 connectivity, 250 nits brightness, and the usual VGA, component, s-video, and composite inputs to accommodate your non-HDMI devices. Best of all, it packs an MSRP or just $399, which likely means you'll find it even cheaper if you do a bit of shopping around.
why!?! you cant even notice 1080p on screens smaller than 42".
Personally I'd disagree.
Well, first thing I thought when I saw it was "PC monitor." Obvious gains there from the resolution, plus this has a tuner, so it's a decent solution for a dorm room, and it's not a bad price for an all in one solution like this.
I'd have use for 1080p on a set this size, even if I can't actually make out all the pixels.
I would like to split my Xbox360's HDMI output into two (it's set to 1080p for the big main TV), sending one feed to a TV like this Viewsonic in the bedroom. If the bedroom TV's only 720p, I'd have to change the output on the Xbox every time I want to switch, or else let it sit at 720p when I'm viewing main TV.
Same thing goes for Blu-ray when I buy one in the future (I've got an IR extender setup to go between the two rooms.)
On that note, any idea how many HDMI ports this TV has?
mostly depends on your viewing distance.
From about 9 feet, it takes at least a 46" tv to notice all the details in 720p.
you need about a 74" tv to notice 1080p.
of course you will be sitting closer than 9 feet to this
Fully 1080p on a 24 inch monitor is nothing new...I have a 24 inch monitor with 1920x1200 resolution, and I personally think the extra pixels in the vertical direction is helpful for use as a computer monitor and would gladly take the slight size hit while watching anything that's 1080p.
Mine doesn't have a TV tuner, but the Samsung T240HD does and is currently $410 on Newegg...that sounds like a better idea to me than this.
Computer LCD's with resolutions of 1920x1200 have been available for years. When you're sitting 2ft in front of a monitor, trust me, you can see every pixel. Even if you are not using this as a computer monitor, you're probably using this as a bedroom or dormroom TV and it will be much closer to you than a TV in the living room.
I'll take it only if it comes with those cool birds please.
because they've got the golden ticket in their hands!
I always thought their logo (the birds) made their cheap-looking products go perfectly well with their cheap-sounding name.
"Best of all, it packs an MSRP or just $399"
So I either pay MSRP or $400? which one is cheaper?
No no no, it packs an MSRP or $399, you don't know which until you open the box!
"...full 1080p resolution, which is certainly a nice bonus on a set this size..."
But it was Engadget which was saying that the Kuro proved that you cannot tell the difference between 1080p and 720p in anything less than 50inch, and now suddenly 1080p is a bonus on a 24inch?
And you said it was "ignorant consumers" which bought products just for the specs......
dammit, dope, didn't we limit you to one forum this year?
I'm just waiting for the Engadget Review on this 24" Display...
Well, it would depend on the distance you're watching from. Most people that pick up a 24" widescreen television are probably not sitting 9 feet away from the screen.
Like Dez said above, this would make a fantastic dual-purpose display for a dorm, small apartment, or bedroom. Use it as both a PC monitor and a television.
you do understand that Engadget isnt one single person right?
Haha good point, but a bit of consistency wouldn't go a miss...
A 24" set at 4' is visually identical to a 60" set at a 10' viewing distance. Talking about screen size without factoring in viewing distance is pointless.
The difference might not be noticeable watching TV on a set this small, but it makes a huge difference if you use it as a computer monitor.
Why do they always use that stupid picture of the birds?
Just a guess, but probably because the birds make up their logo.
Oh, ya think?
I ask because:
1. The birds are really not that easily identifiable with Viewsonic, and are kind of boring
2. I don't remember seeing most of the other display manufacturers smattering their logos on their stock screen images
Of course the birds are identifiable with Viewsonic. As was stated, that's their LOGO... and it has been for many, many years.
And...boring??? WTF? You're looking for exciting logos?
Maybe you should find something more important to complain about.
I've liked Viewsonic for a while due to previous experience with their products. The only issue with this new product is the brightness. 250 is very low, even compared with plasma. My current Samsung has a brightness of only 300 and it's not adequate for bright days (due to a window).
Btw, 1080p is fine for the distance it will be used, assuming you are not using it solely as a tv. It's like the difference between 1600x1200 and 1280x1024 when used as a monitor... super easy to see if you have 20/20 vision.
Having a tuner built in is a nice touch!
1080p or 1080 or 720p all look the same on a 24inch monitor. And usually the sync rate is off so the signal has to be down converted and then up-converted.
Not worth the interest.
http://afewtips.com
You sir, are blind.
If you can't see the difference between 1080p and 720p on a 24" screen, sitting at approximately the same distance you would from a monitor (as this would be used for) then wow. That is like saying 1920 x 1200 and 1280 x 720 look the same on a monitor...
The monitor is 60hz - so the signal needs to be converted which makes all HD signals on a 23.6 inch viewable screen look the same.
Take that Apple!
No DVI???
Sadly, no. DVI is a dying breed on sets like this, instead replaced by HDMI, which isn't terrible! You can still get a DVI-HDMI cable to keep a digital video connection (VGA be damned!) from your PC. I always go to newegg for cables, I'm sure there's plenty of places to pick one up cheaper.
VS Dude, you gotta be kidding me. Apple uses an LED backlit IPS screen. there is no comparison as of yet, period.
This actually looks like a really nice monitor/TV. I was looking at the getting the Samsung T240HD, but this is cheaper and has the same features. I'm interested to see the reviews that surface once this monitor has been out for a while.
I found the monitor listed at ProVantage for $339 + shipping (about $15 to Minnesota). I haven't heard of that retailer, but according to Google Shopping, they've got 4.5 stars with about 3,000 reviews.
I know this is a very personal opinion but 24" seems to me a particularly wrong size for a TV unless it's used as PC monitor but in this case I would choose something with somewhat better specs.
I realize that is mainly a matter of space and of personal preferences but for me a monior has gotta be between 19" and 24" (maybe in some special occasion a 17" could be forgiven to exist) and TVs smaller than20" or bigger than 32", but all my TVs are connected to PCs that are also connected to at least a PC monitor (and usually to other TVs or beamers too).
Anyway, I might be wrong but the appeal of this thing seems very limited to me.
Huh?
umm... what?
Meaning: My personal opinion is that a 24" TV has no reason to exist in a perfect world.
It's to big to be small, too small to be big and... just too wrong to be right.
And if one wants it mainly as a PC monitor?
Then he better look for something better.
OK?
"Uh??". "What??" "Errr.??"
"Ok, forget about the freakin' TV dudes"
http://www.provantage.com/viewsonic-vt2430~7VIE902Y.htm
$339.97 - Sold! 110 in stock!
Sorry but yall are missing the point.
The extra res doesn't come in to play as much for the quality of the video picture as to the when your using it as a monitor.
Anyone who has ever tired to use their tv as a monitor will understand that unless you have a high res the size of your text, icons and such are way to large unless you are several feet away. This hybrid will be able to be placed on a desk and used normally as a monitor.
I just hope unlike the Samsung T260HD it comes with picture in picture.
Well here is the answer to Apple's Diamond studded "Mac" only monitor.....
Product link with more specs:
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcd-tvs/vt2430.htm
I may need to pull the trigger on this one... and combine it with this:
http://www.buy.com/prod/vantage-point-ul01b-flat-panel-lcd-wall-mount-40-lb-vantage-point/q/loc/111/203407704.html
For the detailed specs I mentioned, you'll need to download the PDF file here:
http://www.viewsonic.com/assets/032/8696.pdf
If it isn't S-IPS this monitor is pointless
http://astore.amazon.co.uk/cheap.lcd.tv-21