VIEWSONIC MONITOR

Hi all!
I am considering buying the ViewSonic VX2240w 22" LCD monitor
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/lcddisplays/xseries/VX2240w/
Do you think it will look alright when I hook it up w/ DVI/VGA cable with my 15" MacBook Pro (lowest MBP model)
I'll want to use dual monitors, and use the 22" w/ wireless keyboard on occasion.
thanks for your help!!!

HAHHA - actually I decided on the
Samsung 2243BWX - as it can do a lot more than the viewsonic for only $50.00 more
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/spec.do?group=computersperipherals&typ e=monitors&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LS22MYKRFV/XAA

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Hello Roxyanne,
The sRGB option on the monitor is a standard default color pallet for the internet. You can calibrate your monitor by going to System Preferences on your MacBook Air.
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