Color:
Black
Display Type:
Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size:
20 in - Widescreen
Max Resolution:
1680 x 1050 / 75 Hz
Dot pitch:
0.258 mm
Response time:
5 ms
Description:
The Acer B203W is a 20 in, flat panel computer monitor.
Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $235.
This unit features a 1680x1050 native resolution.
Weighs 16.3 lbs.
Pros:
Has 0.258 mm dot pitch, which is somewhat better than some similarly priced monitors.
Also, this monitor has 1680x1050 resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced monitors.
In fact, the typical cost of a product with this high a resolution is $350.
Its wide viewing angle (160 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:
Made for those who want a spacious screen that will not hog their entire desk.
The 5 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.
Value:
In view of its relatively 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 $390.
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.
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