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Manufacturer codeVG800B
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About the Viewsonic VG800B
Viewsonic VG800B is listed in the computer monitors category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18"); display resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels; panel type: TFT. This entry covers manufacturer code VG800B. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 45.7 cm (18") display is specified at 1280 x 1024 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 45.7 cm (18")
- Screen resolution
- 1280 x 1024 pixels
- Panel type
- TFT
- Response time
- 25 ms
- Display brightness (typical)
- 250 cd/m²
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Viewsonic VG800B specifications
Manufacturer code: VG800B · Icecat product 85830 · Checked 25 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 45.7 cm (18") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 1024 pixels |
| Panel type | TFT |
| Response time | 25 ms |
| Display brightness (typical) | 250 cd/m² |
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Audio & listening5 details
| Number of speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated audio power (RMS) | 6 W |
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Audio input | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
Display7 details
| Display technology | LCD |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 500:1 |
| Viewing angle, horizontal | 170° |
| Viewing angle, vertical | 170° |
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
Processor, memory & storage1 detail
| Supported graphics resolutions | 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) |
|---|
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Built-in camera | No |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper2 details
| Horizontal scan range | 30 - 82 kHz |
|---|---|
| Vertical scan range | 50 - 85 Hz |
Connections & wireless5 details
| I/O ports | Analogue RGB 15-pin mini D-sub (detachable) Audio 3.5mm Stereo Audio Line-In Power DC In, DC to head (12V) Headphones 3.5mm Stereo Audio Line-Out |
|---|---|
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (typical) | 60 W |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Supplied AC adapter type | LCD, Displays a native resolution of 1280 x 1024 (1.3 megapixels) |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions6 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Height adjustment | No |
| Width (without stand) | 436 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 181 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 462 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 6.9 kg |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Certification | TCO '95, TMV/GS, TMV/ERGO, ISO 13406-2 (class 2), ISO 9241-3, ISO 9241-7, ISO 9241-8, Energy 2000, CE, CB FCC-B, UL, VCCI, BSMI, PSB, C-TICK, NEMKO, SEMKO, DEMKO, FIMKO, Gost-R, PCBC, PC '2001, SASO |
|---|
Further product details14 details
| Surface treatment | Anti-glare |
|---|---|
| Native aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Pixel pitch | 0.279 x 0.279 mm |
| Viewable size, horizontal | 35.7 cm |
| Viewable size, vertical | 28.6 cm |
| 3D | No |
| Market positioning | Business |
| HDCP | No |
| Cable lock slot | No |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| TV tuner integrated | No |
| Thin client installed | No |
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What is the listed display resolution for Viewsonic VG800B?
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