The ViewSonic VPW420 is the ideal flat screen, particularly when the information, images, and applications are critical to your objectives. The VPW420 can be operated through a Mac or PC with computer data, or with input video from a wide variety of sources, either selected or programmed. With its high native resolution (VGA, compressed SVGA, and a variety of video formats are supported), images appear crisply detailed and realistic. Employ it to display composite-video, component-video, S-video, and computer data inputs. Plasma technology delivers 350 cd/m² of brightness and a 550:1 contrast ratio. The wide 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles celebrate the clear and concise images. The VPW420 is designed with remote control switches among all video sources and a pair of side-mounted 8-watt high-fidelity speakers.

With the ViewSonic VPW420, viewing is more dramatic at greater distances, especially in public areas. The VPW420 can stand upon its pedestal or be mounted to the ceiling or on the wall (the mounts are supplied) with a miniscule footprint. On-the-monitor controls include power, input, and volume. You'll also enjoy the accompanying remote for features like surround sound, cursor movement, and picture size and position. The full display size is 40.6 by 25 by 3.5 inches, and it weighs 100 pounds.

ViewSonic supports the VPW420 with a one-year parts, labor, and panel warranty. --Barbara Price