ViewSonic released the VP2468 display aimed at the pro-sumer/ budget professional section for photography, design and content creation applications. The 1080P IPS screen is 23.8″ in size and features a 4 side zero-bezel design. The focus of this screen has been on providing colour accuracy and reliability and has been co-developed with X-rite in fact.
The ViewSonic VP2468 is a professional-grade 24” (23.8” viewable) Full HD IPS monitor, which achieves 99% sRGB colour coverage and Delta E <2 colour accuracy, offering precise colour performance for photographers. Co-developed with X-rite colorimeter, the VP2468 is equipped with ViewSonic’s specially designed Colorbration kit, including hardware calibration functions ready for long-term, precise colour performance.
In addition, this colour-focused monitor integrates several professional colour settings, including preset colour modes with EBU and REC709, pre-calibrated uniformity correction, a 14-bit and 3D LUT, 5 Gamma setting and 6-axis colour adjustment, which allows users to pursue accurate colour rendering and customizable adjustments. With SuperClear® IPS panel technology, a 4 sided frameless design, streamlined stand, full ergonomic swivel, pivot, height adjustment and auto pivot function, it provides the best viewing experience for every scenario setup at any viewing angle, increasing the productivity and readability for clients. HDMI, DisplayPort supporting DaisyChain, mini DisplayPort and USB inputs offer flexible connectivity options for each image while editing or presenting work to clients. In addition, Flicker-Free technology and a Blue Light Filter help to minimize eye strain from extended viewing periods.
An IPS panel has been fitted with a standard sRGB gamut (99% coverage). Spec wise there is a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 5ms G2G response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness and 178/178 viewing angles.The stand offers tilt, height, swivel and rotate adjustments and there are HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DP and 4x USB 3.0 connections offered. The backlight is flicker free and low blue light modes are also included for additional eye care.
The screen has an MSRP of only $326 which is very reasonable for a model with these features.