Acer AL1916ws > Reviews (11)

This is a screen which really meets the needs of what im looking for when it comes to buying a screen, the only down side to this screen is that it aint HD and does not give of perfect picture quality when trying to watch things on the internet in HD quality. Apart from that the screen fits the bill perfectly, the screen is 19" and has a very resolution, showing everything on there in a above average standard to what you would be used to. There is a VGA port on the back so you are now able to plug this into some DVD players if that's capable aswell. The main use for this port would be to plug into your computer but the option is there if you would like it.

Price and Availability
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I'm not 100% sure when it comes to the price of this PC screen cause when i got mine i got it in a package deal with the PC itself. Ive search around the internet for prices on this one for you guys but i am unable to help you out with that apart from one which i found which is selling so far for 10 pounds on eBay with only 1 bidder on it. You may get lucky and find more if you look around enough but that price for this screen is a bargain of a buy!

If i had to guess what the price of my screen would have worked out to be it would be around the 80-100 marker as the computer package back in the day was only around 800 and i think i recall paying extra for the bigger and better screen, it was worth it aswell if you ask me. stick to my motto, play big or go home.

Appearance and Design.
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The appearance of this screen is rather nice considering how old it is, the silver out side skirt of it finishes of the screen rather well but it would have looked alot nicer if it was in a black colour, however with a black stand at the bottom which is designed rather well it supports the whole screen with ease, its a static bottom which cannot be twisted but it can tilt up and down depending on the height of the person using the screen... i guess that with it not being able to twist, that's one less thing to break on screen. The frame round the outside stays the same width all the way which keeps the screen looking right and then below the centre bottom where you would find the "acer" logo there is the five buttons which all have there purpose, the on/off button being the main one with a small green light to let you know when you have pressed it to turn on as the screen has about a 10 second warm up period... this button also turns to amber when the screen is on standby so you know you need to turn it off. You then have the 4 other buttons which are the menu buttons which are there to help you locate around the screen.

The menu isnt the easiest thing to operate around, as upon pressing the menu button you are met with 10 little pictures which show symbols which dont really make much sense. These range from the contrast which is a sun like image which is half white and half black .. then to a square which has the letter I in the center ... until you play around with these they dont really make much sense.

I didnt find it that hard to get used to as there is a reset button so each time you mess up you can easily reset the whole lot, this is what i managed to do.

I found this rather easy to install, it was as simple as taking it out the box and then just plugging in the VGA cable and the computer found the screen automatically. it was just with that PC as it was bought with, this also happens with other PC's as i have been through my fair share! i have also manged to make this screen work with my mac book pro! which is excellent and gives you that extra option to increase your screens which you can play with!

The design of this screen must be rather good as i have had this for years now and im still waiting for my first dead pixel, this actually shows that the screen is of great screen quality! its had its fair share of knocks and bangs and still going strong, something we just expect from "acer" these days as there starting to become a well known electrical brand now.

Overall
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The screen is easy to install if your new with technology as its just a simple plug and play style device however even for the more advanced there is still some options you can tinker with to make the screen perfect for the needs of yourself, its not the most advanced screen so if you want the best of the best keep looking, personally for me it has everything i needed in a screen at the time and has lasted me many years since. Very good buy looking back now.