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ViewSonic Smart Display VSD231-BKA vs InFocus INF4030P JTouch DigiEasel

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When comparing ViewSonic Smart Display VSD231-BKA vs InFocus INF4030P JTouch DigiEasel, the Slant community recommends ViewSonic Smart Display VSD231-BKA for most people. In the question“What are the best touchscreen monitors?” ViewSonic Smart Display VSD231-BKA is ranked 4th while InFocus INF4030P JTouch DigiEasel is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose ViewSonic Smart Display VSD231-BKA is:

This monitor has all the internals needed to run Android 4.3.1 Jelly Bean (Tegra 4 processor, 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage). This gives you the flexibility to run Android apps and games, or use it as a display for your computer or laptop. If you have limited desk space, or want a touchscreen on a budget (without the need to buy a computer), the ability to use it without a computer is a very intriguing option.

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Can be used as a stand-alone Android computer

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Integrated peripherals make this a complete-package monitor

Built-in are two 2 watt stereo speakers, a 2MP webcam, as well as a microphone. These allow you to use it as a stand-alone Android device for Skype, Google Hangouts or other video chats, or they can be used in place of dedicated hardware when plugged into a computer (although dedicated hardware would provide better quality).

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Very stable and flexible base and stand

The monitor is help up by a traditional looking stand with a square base. The stand can be raised or lowered slightly (which the other touchscreen monitors in this category can't do), and the display can be tilted 90 degrees so that it can be perfectly vertical, or perfectly horizontal (or anywhere in-between) depending on your set-up preferences.

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Good display quality

The contrast ratio is important for having a wide depth of colors available, and the ViewSonic Smart Display doesn't disappoint with a very good 1000:1 contrast ratio. Response time is similarly good, and will display images 5ms after receiving them. This response time is good enough for even high-end gamers, but will also appear to make the entire system a bit more responsive and faster.

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Powerful integrated stereo speakers

There are 2 stereo 10 watt speakers built-in to this monitor. They provide sufficient volume for virtually any use, whether it be video watching or interactive presentations.

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Suitable for vertical or horizontal use

The 16:9 aspect ratio makes for great horizontal movie watching with no black bars, but it can be equally as useful in vertical for different tasks such as web browsing or displaying information on top while interacting with the bottom.

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Built-in digital whiteboard

Whiteboard software is built-in to this monitor, and can help keep your team (or yourself) organized. There are multiple colors and shapes that can be added to these whiteboard notes.

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Cons

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Uninspiring design

This monitor looks like any old monitor. Other monitors in this category have much more interesting designs, and add form to the function of adding a touchscreen monitor to your setup. The un-original base and plastic bar beneath the screen are both aspects you'd expect to find on older, cheaper monitors but are still present here.

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Android version is dated

Android Jelly Bean 4.3.1 was released in July of 2013, and is a dated operating system. While core features like web browsing will still work fine, some apps require new APIs (application programming interface) which are only available in newer versions of Android. If there are Android apps you want to run, make sure to check their compatibility on the Play Store

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Relatively low resolution means text may appear blocky

1080p is also known as "Full HD" and is typically a good high-density resolution, although for certain tasks it isn't quite up to snuff. On a 40" screen it will look pretty good when viewed from a distance, however this is a touchscreen which means that users will often be very close. The combination of short distance and such a large screen means that the display may seem pixelated, and text can appear blocky.