Color:
Black
Display Type:
Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size:
20 in - Widescreen
Max Resolution:
1680 x 1050
Dot pitch:
0.258 mm
Response time:
5 ms
Description:
The Planar PL2010MW is a 20 in, flat panel computer monitor.
Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $235.
Comes with a built-in set of stereo speakers.
This unit features a 1680x1050 native resolution.
Weighs 9.5 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 average cost of a product with this high a resolution is $350.
This monitor can eliminate the need to have PC speakers sitting on your desk -- just plug your PC's audio into the monitor and use the speaker that it has built in.
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 larger thin screen monitor.
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.
For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of flat panel monitors with similar viewable size is considerably more -- right 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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