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Acer AL2216WBD

Manufacturer: Acer America Corp.   Part number: ET.2216B.0D0
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CNET Editors' rating: 7.1 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.3 out of 10


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CNET Editors' review - Acer AL2216WBD
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Very good

7.1

out of 10
CNET Editor's rating: 7.1 out of 10
Reviewed by Matthew Wood
Review date: 3/8/07

The good: Inexpensive; solid performance for the price; HDCP-compatible DVI port.

The bad: No extras such as speakers or USB ports.

The bottom line: Acer AL2216W is a bare-bones LCD monitor, but it represents a good value with its low price and relatively solid performance.

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Product brief - Acer AL2216WBD
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Description: The Acer AL2216WBD is a 22 in, flat panel computer monitor. Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $240. This model features a 1680x1050 native resolution. Weighs 10.6 lbs.

Pros: Has 1680x1050 resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced monitors. By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this high a resolution is $345. Its wide viewing angle (170 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time. Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a high-end display for movies, presentations, or design work. The 5 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money. In terms of viewable size, flat panel monitors with comparable viewable size have an average cost of around $325.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation. (2) Since this monitor is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled graphics card in your PC to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.

User opinions - Acer AL2216WBD
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Very good

7.3

out of 10
Average user rating from 29 users

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Well worth the money
For $300, you can't beat it. It's a very nice monitor. I have been using a 15" CRT for a long time... Read more
by AbkJoi8970 (see profile) - October 19, 2006

15 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Amazing Deal!!
This monitor is amazing!! Big, bright, and sharp. Not to mention, affordable. Text was a little... Read more
by cpearcy (see profile) - April 10, 2007

10 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
excellent picture
I have the AL 1916W, which is in the same family of products. I got it at Circuit City for $179... Read more
by roadtoad54 (see profile) - October 9, 2007

6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
What a deal!
I use more expensive Dell and Viewsonic LCD monitors at work, but I much prefer my Acer 22-inch... Read more
by grandforker (see profile) - October 5, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Unbelievable!!!
This is an absolutely crystal clear clean monitor. I compared the clarity to many many other and... Read more
by chim784 (see profile) - January 27, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

2 out of 10 - Terrible
You get what you pay for...
I purchased this monitor for just over $250. I returned it after it sprouted two dead/stuck... Read more
by Domenico Manno (see profile) - April 14, 2007

10 out of 22 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Do yourself a favor and get a better monitor. Well worth the extra cash.
I thought it was me and my eyes until I returned the monitor and got my self a Samsung instead... Read more
by constantine_gr (see profile) - March 31, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

2 out of 10 - Terrible
Very poor image quality
I bought one of these and really wasn't expecting a lot due to the price ($199 at Office Depot). ... Read more
by joelsplace (see profile) - May 14, 2007

5 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
3 comments posted to this opinion

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
Don't buy any products from Acer
I purchased my monitor in September and have had to return it AT MY OWN EXPENSE 2 times. Acer... Read more
by nlnymark (see profile) - March 4, 2008

2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

2 out of 10 - Terrible
Acer use to make good things but not NOW
end of the story pay little more and you can get a better one than Acer AL2016W.
I got to... Read more
by matt007009 (see profile) - April 29, 2008

1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Full specifications - Acer AL2216WBD
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Manufacturer: Acer America Corp.
Part number: ET.2216B.0D0
General
Display Type Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
Width 20.2 in
Depth 7.8 in
Height 16 in
Weight 10.6 lbs
Enclosure Color Black ( The image of the product displayed may be of a different color )
Display
Diagonal Size 22 in - Widescreen
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.282 mm
Max Resolution 1680 x 1050
Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Response Time 5 ms
Video Output None
Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
Features HDCP
Image
Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10
Image brightness 300 cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
Max horizontal view angle 170
Max vertical view angle 160
Video Input
Analog video