Description:
The Gateway FPD 1976Watt is a 19 in, flat panel computer monitor.
Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is inexpensive at around $210.
This LCD features a 1440x900 native resolution.
Weighs 9.9 lbs.
Pros:
Has 16:10 aspect ratio.
This is more favorable than the average monitor on the market today, but is to be expected for a monitor of this price.
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:
A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a larger thin screen monitor.
The 5 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.
Value:
Given its inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money.
In terms of viewable size, flat panel monitors having comparable viewable size have an average cost of around $315.
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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