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{{Short description|American electronics company}}
{{Infobox company
| name = ViewSonic Corporation
| logo = ViewSonic logo.svg
| type = [[Private company|Private]]
| former_name = Keypoint Technology Corporation (1987–1993)
| industry = [[Computer hardware]]<br />[[Electronics]]
| foundation = {{start date and age|1987}}
| founder = [[James Chu]]
| location_city = [[Brea, California]], [[United States]]
| key_people = [[James Chu]], Founder, CEO
| products = Digital Whiteboards, Large format displays, [[Computer monitors|Monitors]], [[Projector]]s, [[Graphics tablet|Pen Displays]], SaaS, AI Services, Interactive Content.
| revenue = $1 billion (2023)
| num_employees = 1,400 (2023)
| homepage = [http://www.viewsonic.com/ www.viewsonic.com]
}}

'''ViewSonic Corporation''' is an American privately held multinational electronics company with headquarters in [[Brea, California]], [[United States]].

The company was founded in 1987 as '''Keypoint Technology Corporation''' by [[James Chu]] and was renamed to its present name in 1993, after a brand name of monitors launched in 1990. Today, ViewSonic specializes in visual display hardware—including [[liquid-crystal display]]s, [[Video projector|projectors]], and [[interactive whiteboard]]s—as well as digital whiteboarding software. The company trades in three key markets: education, enterprise, and entertainment.

==Company history==
The company was initially founded as Keypoint Technology Corporation in 1987 by [[James Chu]]. In 1990, it launched the ViewSonic line of color computer monitors, and shortly afterward the company renamed itself after its monitor brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goldsea.com/RTR/Chujames/chujames.html|title=James Chu 1/8 - Asian American Rags to Riches Success Stories|publisher=GoldSea}}</ref>

The ViewSonic logo features [[Gouldian finch]]es, colorful birds native to [[Australia]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Company|url=https://www.viewsonic.com/us/about-us|access-date=2021-08-09|website=www.viewsonic.com}}</ref>

In the mid-1990s, ViewSonic rose to become one of the top-rated makers of computer CRT monitors, alongside [[Trinitron|Sony]], [[NEC]], [[MAG InnoVision]], and [[Panasonic]]. ViewSonic soon displaced the rest of these companies to emerge as the largest display manufacturer from America/Japan at the turn of the millennium.

In 2000, ViewSonic acquired the [[Nokia]] Display Products' branded business.<ref>[http://press.nokia.com/PR/200001/775025_5.html ViewSonic Corporation Acquires Nokia Display Products' Branded Business] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209090630/http://press.nokia.com/PR/200001/775025_5.html |date=December 9, 2008 }} (January 17, 2000) - Accessed: July 3, 2007</ref>

In 2002 ViewSonic announced a 3840x2400 [[WQUXGA]], 22.2-inch monitor, VP2290.

In 2005, ViewSonic and [[Tatung Company|Tatung]] won a British patent lawsuit filed against them by [[LG Philips Display|LG Philips]] in a dispute over which company created technology for rear mounting of LCDs in a mobile PC (U.K. Patent GB2346464B, titled “portable computer").<ref>{{cite news | first=Edward | last=F. Moltzen | title=ViewSonic Prevails In Patent Dispute | date=2005-12-13 | publisher=CMP Media LLC | url=http://www.crn.com/it-channel/175001457?queryText=viewsonic | work=ChannelWeb Network | access-date=2007-07-07 | archive-date=2007-09-30 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930181656/http://www.crn.com/it-channel/175001457?queryText=viewsonic | url-status=dead }}</ref>

On July 2, 2007, the company filed with the [[Securities and Exchange Commission]] to raise up to $143.8M in an [[Initial public offering|IPO]] on [[NASDAQ]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070706010208/http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/02/ap3879649.html ViewSonic Registers for IPO], Forbes. Access date: 3-July-2007.</ref>

On March 5, 2008, the company filed a withdraw request with the [[Securities and Exchange Commission]] saying "terms currently obtainable in the public marketplace are not sufficiently attractive to the Registrant to warrant proceeding with the initial public offering".<ref>[https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1068806/000110465908015551/a08-7335_1rw.htm Re: ViewSonic Corporation Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-144262)], Securities and Exchange Commission. Access date: 8-March-2008-09.</ref>

In 2017, ViewSonic entered the [[interactive whiteboard]] market with its ViewBoard flat panels and myViewBoard software. ViewSonic was named a best-selling collaboration display brand in 2018.<ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/news/viewsonic-named-best-selling-collaboration-234500544.html ViewSonic Named the Best-Selling Collaboration Display Brand of Q1 2018], Yahoo. Access date: 14-May-2019.</ref> By 2019, more than 5,500 elementary and junior high schools in the United States had installed ViewBoards, and ViewSonic ranked third in global interactive display market share, excluding China.<ref>{{cite web|title=Forgotten Display Market Leader ViewSonic Stages a Comeback|url=https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=2626|access-date=9 August 2021|website=Commonwealth Magazine}}</ref> ViewSonic became a [[Google for Education]] partner in 2019<ref>[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viewsonic-becomes-a-google-for-education-partner-300873311.html ViewSonic Becomes a Google for Education Partner]</ref> and a [[Microsoft]] Education partner in 2020.<ref>[https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viewsonic-becomes-a-microsoft-education-partner-with-myviewboard-for-windows-300991090.html ViewSonic Becomes a Microsoft Education Partner with myViewBoard for Windows]</ref>

== Operations ==
ViewSonic has its headquarters in [[Brea, California]], [[United States]] and a research & development center in [[New Taipei City]], [[Taiwan]]. {{As of|2021}}, ViewSonic is selling globally with offices in [[Canada]], [[Germany]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[France]], [[Russia]], [[Italy]], [[Ukraine]], [[Turkey]], [[Spain]], [[Sweden]], [[Greece]], [[Switzerland]], [[Australia]], [[Taiwan]], [[Malaysia]], [[India]], [[South Korea]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[Singapore]], [[Japan]], and the [[United States]].<ref>"[http://www.viewsonic.com/us/about-us ViewSonic.com About Us]." ViewSonic.com About Us. Access date: October 2, 2017.</ref>

==Product history==
[[File:ViewSonic17.JPG|thumb|right|250px|A ViewSonic 17-inch LCD monitor]]
In 1998, ViewSonic announced that two of its Professional Series monitors achieved [[TCO Certification|TCO '99]] certification.<ref>{{cite press release | title=World First As ViewSonic Monitors Achieve TCO '99 | date=1998-10-29 | publisher=PR Newswire Europe Ltd. | url =http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=57800 | work =prnewswire.co.uk | access-date = 2007-07-07 }}</ref>

In 2000, ViewSonic partnered with [[AT&T Corporation]] to offer [[Internet appliance]]s integrated with the AT&T WorldNet Service, initially targeting the corporate market. The Internet appliances ranged from standalone i-boxes, integrated [[LCD]] and [[Cathode-ray tube|CRT]] devices, to [[web phone]]s and wireless web pads. The units were deemed capable of operating on nearly any [[operating system]], including [[Windows CE]], [[Linux]], [[QNX]] and [[VxWorks]].<ref>{{cite press release | title=Viewsonic Corporation unveils state-of-the-art internet appliances - announces strategic relationship with AT&T WorldNet Service | date=2000-08-01 | publisher=PR Newswire Europe Ltd. | url =http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=29141 | work =prnewswire.co.uk | access-date = 2007-07-07 }}</ref>

In 2002, ViewSonic announced a 3840x2400 [[Screen Resolution|WQUXGA]], 22.2-inch monitor, [[VP2290]].<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.viewsonic.com/companyinfo/pressrelease_detail.cfm?key_press_release=155 |title=ViewSonic Brings World's Highest Resolution Monitor To Its LCD Lineup: 9.2 Mega Pixel LCD Display Provides Professionals with Photographic Quality Images |publisher=ViewSonic Press Releases |location=New York |date=25 June 2002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021207180615/http://www.viewsonic.com/companyinfo/pressrelease_detail.cfm?key_press_release=155 |archive-date=7 December 2002}}</ref>

At the 2007 [[Consumer Electronics Show]], ViewSonic introduced display products, namely a [[Video projector|projector]], monitors and an [[HDTV]] set, capable of being connected directly to a video [[iPod]].<ref>{{cite news | first=Steven | last=Burke | title=CES 2007: ViewSonic Drives iPod Integration | date=2007-01-09 | publisher=CMP Media LLC | url=http://www.crn.com/digital-home/196802095?queryText=viewsonic | work=ChannelWeb Network | access-date=2007-07-07 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930184356/http://www.crn.com/digital-home/196802095?queryText=viewsonic | archive-date=2007-09-30 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

On May 31, 2011, the ViewPad 7x debuted at the Computex computer show in Taipei, Taiwan, Pocket-Lint reported, being a follow-up rather than a replacement to ViewSonic's existing ViewPad 7 tablet, which runs Android 2.2, a.k.a. Froyo.<ref>Lance Whitney, CNET. "[http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-20062537-251.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20 Report: ViewSonic to win 7-inch Honeycomb tablet race]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." May 13, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2011.</ref>

In 2017, ViewSonic rolled out its ViewBoard smart interactive whiteboards. By 2019, more than 5,500 elementary and junior high schools in the United States had installed ViewBoards, and ViewSonic ranked third in global interactive display market share (excluding China).<ref>{{cite web |title=Forgotten Display Market Leader ViewSonic Stages a Comeback |url=https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=2626 |website=Commonwealth Magazine |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>

In September 2017, ViewSonic broadened its large‑format line‑up with the 32‑inch and 43‑inch VX‑series displays (VX3211‑mh/‑2K‑mhd and VX4380‑4K) alongside the curved 32‑inch XG3202‑C gaming monitor.<ref>{{cite news |title=ViewSonic expands viewing horizons with new, larger monitors |work=Hexus |date=26 September 2017 |url=https://hexus.net/tech/items/110501-viewsonic-expands-viewing-horizons-new-larger-monitors/ |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

In December 2018, the company introduced the XG240R, the first model under its ELITE gaming sub‑brand to feature synchronised rear‑mounted RGB lighting that integrates with third‑party peripherals.<ref>{{cite news |last=Ma |first=Wendi |title=ViewSonic Launches RGB‑Infused XG240R Monitor |work=Tom's Hardware |date=18 December 2018 |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/viewsonic-rgb-monitor-xg240r-panel,38261.html |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

In September 2019, ViewSonic previewed the ELITE XG270QG, a 27‑inch Nano‑IPS gaming monitor offering a 165 Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA G‑Sync support and built‑in dual mouse‑bungee guides aimed at esports users.<ref>{{cite news |last=Harding |first=Scharon |title=ViewSonic upgrades LG’s 1 ms IPS panel with mouse bungees, headset hook, G‑Sync |work=Tom's Hardware |date=20 September 2019 |url=https://www.tomshardware.com/news/viewsonic-elite-xg270qg-1ms-ips-gaming-monitor-lg,40444.html |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

The pocket‑sized M1 Mini LED projector secured an iF Design Award in February 2020, recognised for its flip‑out stand that doubles as a lens cover and its integrated JBL speaker.<ref>{{cite news |last=O’Donnell |first=Deirdre |title=ViewSonic wins a 2020 iF Design Award for its latest mini projector |work=Notebookcheck |date=17 February 2020 |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/ViewSonic-wins-a-2020-IF-Design-Award-for-its-latest-mini-projector.454126.0.html |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

In August 2021, ViewSonic introduced two Pantone‑validated ColorPro displays—the VP2756‑2K and VP2756‑4K—with ΔE < 2 factory calibration and single‑cable USB‑C connectivity for creative professionals.<ref>{{cite news |last=Alderson |first=Alex |title=ViewSonic VP2756: Two 27‑inch monitors announced with Pantone Validation |work=Notebookcheck |date=18 August 2021 |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/ViewSonic-VP2756-Two-27-inch-monitors-announced-with-Pantone-Validation-from-US-369-99.555776.0.html |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

The 24‑inch ID2456 touch display earned a “Best of Show” award from ''Tech & Learning'' at InfoComm 2022 for its 10‑point stylus input and USB‑C docking design.<ref>{{cite news |title=AV Technology, Digital Signage, and Tech & Learning announce winners of InfoComm Best of Show |work=AV Network |date=30 June 2022 |url=https://www.avnetwork.com/features/av-technology-digital-signage-and-techandlearning-announce-winners-of-infocomm-best-of-show |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

At InfoComm 2023, ViewSonic’s 105‑inch ViewBoard IFP105S interactive display and the 163‑inch LDP163‑181 direct‑view LED wall each received “Best of Show” honours from the industry publications ''AV Technology'' and ''Digital Signage''.<ref>{{cite news |title=AV Technology, Digital Signage, and Tech & Learning announce winners of InfoComm 2023 Best of Show |work=AV Network |date=16 June 2023 |url=https://www.avnetwork.com/news/av-technology-digital-signage-and-techandlearning-announce-winners-of-infocomm-2023-best-of-show |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

In June 2024, ViewSonic unveiled a line‑up of ultra‑wide ViewBoard interactive displays, direct‑view LED panels and Microsoft Teams Rooms collaboration bundles at the InfoComm 2024 trade show in Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite press release |title=ViewSonic Debuts Ultra‑Wide Displays, Smart Solutions for Digital Communications and Collaboration Tools at InfoComm |publisher=Business Wire |date=12 June 2024 |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240612050333/en/ViewSonic-Debuts-Ultra-Wide-Displays-Smart-Solutions-for-Digital-Communications-and-Collaboration-Tools-at-InfoComm |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

On 20 August 2024, the company introduced the XG36‑series gaming monitors (XG2736‑2K and XG2536), offering refresh rates up to 240 Hz and 0.5 ms response times.<ref>{{cite press release |title=ViewSonic launches the new XG36 series monitors |publisher=ViewSonic |date=20 August 2024 |url=https://www.viewsonic.com/global/presscenter/content/viewsonic-launches-the-new-xg36-series-monitors_7025 |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

At Pepcom Digital Experience on 6 January 2025, ViewSonic announced three desktop monitors for 2025 release: the wireless‑casting VG2748N, the colour‑accurate VP2788‑5K and the dual‑mode gaming XG275D‑4K.<ref>{{cite press release |title=ViewSonic introduces new display products, from new gaming and wireless desktop monitors for Q1 2025 |publisher=Business Wire |date=6 January 2025 |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106669962/en/ViewSonic-Introduces-New-Display-Products-from-New-Gaming-and-Wireless-Desktop-Monitors-for-Q1-2025 |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref> A ''TechRadar'' preview called the VP2788‑5K “the smallest 5 K monitor yet,” citing its Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and 99% DCI‑P3 gamut.<ref>{{cite news |last=Udinmwen |first=Efosa |title=ViewSonic introduces the smallest 5 K monitor ever and I just hope it goes on sale this time |work=TechRadar |date=15 January 2025 |url=https://www.techradar.com/pro/viewsonic-introduces-the-smallest-5k-monitor-ever-and-i-hope-it-goes-on-sale-this-time-around |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

In April 2025, the firm debuted the M1 Max portable LED projector, featuring 360‑degree sound and built‑in Google TV, with initial availability in Europe from April and Asian markets from May 2025.<ref>{{cite press release |title=ViewSonic’s new M1 Max elevates 360° portable projection with built‑in Google TV |publisher=ViewSonic |date=8 April 2025 |url=https://www.viewsonic.com/global/presscenter/content/viewsonics-new-m1-max-elevates-3600-portable-projection-with-built-in-google-tv_7306 |access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref>

==See also==
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* [[List of computer system manufacturers]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://biz.yahoo.com/ic/43/43453.html ViewSonic Corporation] at [[Yahoo! Finance]]

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