Optiquest by ViewSonic V655-2M 15" SVGA CRT Monitor 100-240V VGA

Optiquest by ViewSonic V655-2M 15" SVGA CRT Monitor 100-240V VGA

The Optiquest V655-2M is a 15-inch SVGA CRT (cathode ray tube) desktop monitor from ViewSonic's Optiquest value line. It accepts a standard VGA (HD-15) signal and supports SVGA resolution (800×600), making it compatible with a wide range of legacy PCs and workstations. An on-screen display (OSD) is accessed via the four front-panel buttons, allowing adjustment of brightness, contrast, geometry, and other image settings.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Optiquest by ViewSonic
• Model: V655-2M
• FCC ID: GSS15010
• Screen size: 15" CRT (cathode ray tube)
• Resolution: SVGA — 800×600
• Video input: VGA (HD-15 / DB-15) — attached cable with gold-plated connector
• Power input: 100–240V AC, 47–63Hz, 2.0A (universal voltage)
• Front-panel controls: 4-button OSD (menu, select, –, +) plus dedicated power button
• Power indicator: green LED
• Form factor: desktop/tabletop with tilt-swivel base
• Includes: monitor with attached VGA signal cable

Applications

The Optiquest V655-2M dates from the mid-to-late 1990s, when 15-inch SVGA CRT monitors were the mainstream standard for desktop computing. ViewSonic's Optiquest line was positioned as an affordable, reliable entry for office and home users who needed solid VGA-compatible display performance without the premium cost of the full ViewSonic brand. These monitors were widely paired with Pentium-era PCs running Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. Today they remain in demand for use with vintage PC restorations, retro gaming setups, legacy industrial computers, CNC machine controllers, and any system that outputs a standard 15-pin VGA signal. The universal 100–240V power supply makes this monitor usable worldwide without a step-down transformer.