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Black 17-inch portable monitor with resistive touchscreen and built-in stand

VIEWERA

VIEWERA V178TP 17" portable monitor 1280x1024 5-wire resistive touch

SKU CH-EJTC-K2ZS6 MPN V178TP

A 17-inch portable monitor with 1280x1024 resolution and 5-wire resistive USB touchscreen

  • Screen size17 in (43.2 cm)
  • Display resolution1280 × 1024
  • Refresh frequency75 Hz
  • Panel typeActive TFT LCD
  • Pixel response time5 ms
  • Power draw25 W (Max.)
  • Sharp 1280 x 1024 resolution on a 17 inch screen
  • Responsive 5-wire resistive touch via USB interface
  • Wide 170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angles
  • Flexible connectivity with D-Sub, DVI and HDMI ports
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m² brightness for clear visuals

17" resistive touchscreen monitor

The VIEWERA V178TP is a 17 inch portable monitor with a 5-wire resistive touchscreen. It delivers a 1280 x 1024 resolution on an Active TFT LCD panel with a 75Hz refresh rate. The unit includes D-Sub, DVI and HDMI video inputs plus a USB connection for the touch interface. Built-in speakers add audio convenience for kiosk or industrial deployments.

Limits of the USB touch interface

The 5-wire resistive layer requires a USB link to the host for touch data, separate from the video cable. Only single-touch input is supported by this technology. The panel offers 170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angles with a 5ms response time. Brightness reaches 250 cd/m2 and contrast sits at 1000:1, suitable for indoor ambient light.

1280 x 1024 native resolution

This resolution fixes the amount of on-screen detail and the 5:4 aspect ratio. Buyers needing higher pixel density or a widescreen format should consider other models. The monitor draws up to 25 watts from an external 12V 5.0A power adapter that accepts 100-240V AC input. Operating temperature range spans 0 to 40°C.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Portable & Touchscreen Monitors, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $236.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 315 comparable items (median $139.99).
Screen size 17 in (43.2 cm)
Higher than about 68% of the 270 comparable items (median 15.6 in).
Refresh frequency 75 Hz
Higher than about 74% of the 169 comparable items (median 60 Hz).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameViewEra
Model nameV178TP
Part numberV178TP
Case colorBlack
Display
Screen size17 in (43.2 cm)
Display resolution1280 × 1024
Refresh frequency75 Hz
Panel typeActive TFT LCD
Pixel response time5 ms
Image brightness250 cd/m2
Touch technology5-wire Resistive
Highest resolution1280 × 1024
Viewing angles170° (H) / 160° (V)
Colors displayed16.2 Million
Contrast1000:1
Touch interfaceUSB
Audio & video
Integrated speakersYes
Ports & slots
D-Sub ports1
DVI ports1
HDMI ports1
Power
Power draw25 W (Max.)
Power supplyAC Input: 100-240 V~1.8A, 50-60HzDC
DC Output: 12 V/5.0A
Size & build
Bezel typeYes
Product weightGross: 10.25 lb(4.65 Kgs)/ Net: 7.4 lb(3.36 Kgs)
No Stand: 5.6 lb(2.54 Kgs)
Shipping weight4.65 kg
Package size457 × 387 × 178 mm
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Conditions Temperature: 0 to 40? [32 to 104?]
Storage Conditions Temperature: -20 to 60 ?[-4 to 140?]
Humidity limitsOperating Conditions
Humidity: 20%~85% (%RH)
Storage Conditions
Humidity: 10% ~ 95%(%RH)
More details
Pixel pitch0.264 (W) x 0.264 (H) mm

Questions about this item

Should I pick the V178TP with resistive touch or look for a capacitive version?

The V178TP uses a 5-wire resistive touchscreen driven over USB, so it works with a stylus, gloved hand or any pressure — useful for industrial or point-of-sale tasks where capacitive screens can misread.

What does the 1280 x 1024 resolution look like on a 17-inch panel in daily use?

At 1280 x 1024 the 17-inch Active TFT LCD gives a pixel pitch of 0.264 mm, so text and UI elements are comfortably sized for close-up work without scaling.

Which video inputs does the monitor actually have, and do they limit the 75 Hz refresh rate?

The unit provides one D-Sub, one DVI and one HDMI port; all three can drive the native 1280 x 1024 at the panel's 75 Hz maximum refresh rate.

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