Brightness and contrast are the next area of concern. A monitor screen should be bright enough to display clearly under any lighting conditions, but not so bright as to blow out detail and fade colors. Here, the VS-19 doesn't fare quite so well. Only those working in very high-end design and prepress environments need worry about this slight problem. On the other hand, the VS-19's color fidelity is quite good, with no distinguishable color cast in any direction.
Colors are vivid and extremely lifelike across the spectrum.
While the control panel isn't beautiful, it makes it fairly easy for users to maintain consistent color over the life of the monitor, especially when using a color measuring device like the ColorTron. Other control panel options include horizontal size and position controls, and shape controls to prevent distortion. Perhaps the best feature of KDS' monitor line, though, is its service plan, which includes shipping of replacement units in the event of a hardware failure. The monitor has a three-year parts warranty, with two years for the CRT and one year for labor costs. For a little more money, it's a lot more monitor.