... I did compare this against the screen on my Acer laptop (Aspire 5000 series) and also both Dell and Samsung screens of identical size and resolution, and all massivley out performed this screen for colour depth and accuracy.
The Testosterone
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Overview: The AL2416WB brings to the business world a new kind of high definition ... more
widescreen display supporting superior panel technologies within a sleek design for the ultimate viewing experience and increased work productivity on one of the large...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Cheap, big, high resolution Disadvantages: Awful colour, lack on inputs
...against the screen on my Acer laptop (Aspire 5000 series) and also both Dell and Samsung screens of identical size and resolution, and all massivley out performed this screen for colour depth and accuracy.
==The Testosterone==
Ok, if you want a big cheap screen to impress your mates down the pub, then go right ahead and buy this one, it is BIG, and it probably will be bigger than any of theirs, but don't turn it on unless you ... ...you can appreciate, dont buy it.
==The Alternative==
I use a 24" monitor everyday and I would reccomend one to anyone, but not this one, buy a Dell or a Samsung or a HP (all of which I have used and tested) just don't buy this one. ... more
The Colour
On this screen, blacks appeared grey and bright colours appeared pastel. Overall awful colour rendition. You get what you pay for. I arranged a return within ten minutes of turning it on.
The Connectivity
The specififcations make this look like a fantastic screen, particularly for the price; however it simply isnt, it is cheap for a reason, it doesn't support DVI (which I knew when I bought it), only VGA, and the whole monitor had the look and feel of a value brand. By compariosn to other monitors this size and resolution, you could find this very disapointing. Other screens this size typically have VGA, DVI, Component, Composite, SVHS, and some even HDMI inputs. With this in mind you really are likely to wish you bought a better one in just a couple of years time.
The Design
The design of the screen is satisfactory, if a llittle cheap and "plasticy". This would not be my choice, but it does do the job, and for the price, that is acceptable, if I want a monitor that is stylish, then I expect to pay a bit more for a company to employed a designer. This is a very plain and straight forward looking monitor, that would not look out of place in any office, although you might not want it in your living room.
The Configuration
It is very easy to set up, but then it is only a monitor, you plug in two cables and if it doesn't just work then it is already too complicated; this one performed as expected, two cables and it was up and running,
The Reasons To Buy
The monitor does have a nice high resolution, so you can fit plenty on the screen at a time, for example you can open a word document on this screen and display two pages side by side at 100% which can make reading a document so much more comfortable and natural, I find using a screen this big invaluable, particularly when I am just "scanning" a doucment for a snippet of information. If you want a big screen, make sure it has this resolution (1920x1200).
The Support
I can't comment on manufacturer support as I decided to send mine back to the retailer so soon after it arrived.
The Reasons Not To Buy
Overall, it simply does not compare to other monitors. I did compare this against the screen on my Acer laptop (Aspire 5000 series) and also both Dell and Samsung screens of identical size and resolution, and all massivley out performed this screen for colour depth and accuracy.
The Testosterone
Ok, if you want a big cheap screen to impress your mates down the pub, then go right ahead and buy this one, it is BIG, and it probably will be bigger than any of theirs, but don't turn it on unless you want them to laugh. If you want a screen that you can appreciate, dont buy it.
The Alternative
I use a 24" monitor everyday and I would reccomend one to anyone, but not this one, buy a Dell or a Samsung or a HP (all of which I have used and tested) just don't buy this one.
Advantages: Wall mounted and widescreen Disadvantages: Cost
I thought I would share my thoughts on this screen with you. I have to say that I am extremely pleased with it. So here goes -
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We bought this on the internet and paid £365.32 inc. vat. I know that it may sound alot and that you can buy cheaper models, but I really do think that you get what you pay for with this product.
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This product is a flat panel display and is 24" (widescreen). ... ...fantastic. If you are like me and work alot with data and video applications, then you will be pleased with this product. Also I think it is excellent for scrolling the Internet and for working on multiple office applications. Another plus is when you are using digital photography in fine details. The fact that it uses 1.2 times more pixels then a standard 20" LCD and the fact that the aspect ratio is so good, it means you can fit more then two A4 ...
traveller10 28.05.2007
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Advantages: very cheap, well made, looks good Disadvantages: picture quality not as sharp as more expensive alternatives
...monitor for the high resolution.
i will also say that i own a second monitor for my other desktop that is a 17 inch acer monitor and it is still going strong after 3 years with no faults whatsoever so would recommend the acer brand to anyone as well. ...
smivs953 23.04.2008
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Advantages: High quality picture Disadvantages: Will age soon
This screen is a top of the range item.The picture quality is exeptional and also has high definition display also the price is just right for what you get out of it.I have had this screen for 3 months now and i'm still as happy with it as the day i bought it.It is an all round screen and very hard wearing,the screen is also very light which makes it very easy to move round if your needs must.The screen is very stylish and fashionable too its suit ...
konk22 21.06.2007
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Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years - carry-in, Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in, Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Service & Support
3 years warranty
Manufacturer's product description
The AL2416W brings to the business world a new kind of high definition widescreen display, supporting superior panel technologies within a sleek design for the ultimate viewing experience and increased work productivity on one of the largest professional LCD monitors, but with no compromise on ergonomics or to your budget! The high quality AL2416W combines a huge 24" widescreen display for maximizing the usage of data and video applications, whether scrolling the Internet, working on multiple office applications or digital photography in fine details, this smart 24" W has something for all specialists requirements. A winning solution! The AL2416W supports 1.2 times more pixels then a standard 20" LCD and with the aspect ratio of 16:10 you can fit more then two A4 pages on-screen simultaneously, making editing and analysis much easier and efficient. Enjoy working in comfort or watching DVD movies. And not only is the AL2416W ideal for business users but also for gamers and media fanatics, the blazingly fast image response rate of 6ms provides the best in action packed gaming and movies. The AL2416W drives for bright, crisp and clean imaging for multimedia fanatics or office users that drive for continuous work improvements and who appreciate high quality imaging performance.
