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I see that the cheaper one falls into the X Series family, described by ViewSonic as follows:

ViewSonic said:
Designed for consumers and enterprise, these stylish displays combine beauty and high technology in one sleek package.

Wheras the more expensive display falls into the Graphic Series family, described by ViewSonic as follows:

ViewSonic said:
Corporate and advanced graphics/gaming users, start enjoying sharp text and crystal-clear image with an excellent price/performance combination and integrated multimedia.

What the heck does that mean? I currently have an X Series display, a VX910. That display is pretty darn amazing in terms of color accuracy, brilliance, and the complete absence of backlight washout with black colors. Will a Graphic Series display be better than my current display?
 
What the heck does that mean? I currently have an X Series display, a VX910. That display is pretty darn amazing in terms of color accuracy, brilliance, and the complete absence of backlight washout with black colors. Will a Graphic Series display be better than my current display?
I'm not sure if you can buy ViewSonics in stores or if you have to order them online (I have a used ViewSonic), but my recommendation is that you actually see the monitor and try it out before buying it.
 
I see that the cheaper one falls into the X Series family, described by ViewSonic as follows:



Wheras the more expensive display falls into the Graphic Series family, described by ViewSonic as follows:



What the heck does that mean? I currently have an X Series display, a VX910. That display is pretty darn amazing in terms of color accuracy, brilliance, and the complete absence of backlight washout with black colors. Will a Graphic Series display be better than my current display?
a graphics series will mainly be faster. If I remember correctly, you do graphic design, not video, right? if that's true, go with the cheaper one.
I'm not sure if you can buy ViewSonics in stores or if you have to order them online (I have a used ViewSonic), but my recommendation is that you actually see the monitor and try it out before buying it.
yeah, I bought mine at OfficeDepot.
 
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