... This Acer is very easy in use and it buttons are very easy to navigate. As it is plug and play device, you will not need any specialist knowledge to connect it. Display works straight after connection. Once your system recognises device you may need to upload newest drivers as they are not ... Read review
Advantages: Price, design, features Disadvantages: for this price not point to be to picky
...find under front panel. This Acer is very easy in use and it buttons are very easy to navigate. As it is plug and play device, you will not need any specialist knowledge to connect it. Display works straight after connection. Once your system recognises device you may need to upload newest drivers as they are not included on attached CD. You will not have to do it but it is recommended. Proper drivers can improve device's performance. They are available ... ...mount it on a wall. Acer has an analogue (VGA) signal input. What is most important, it does support High Definition resolution. It is so called HD Ready.
Acer compliant following standards:- ISO 13406-2, TCO '99
==Installation==
I think it is one of the easiest devices you can plug to computer. All you have to do is connect cable from monitor to graphic card's slot at the back of your computer and plug power ... more
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Introduction
As we all know: as bigger monitor is as better. This here has 22" and is quite big like for Pc monitor. I am sure that we will see much bigger and better in the nearest feature because of all the time developing technology. I have bought this monitor myself one year ago and am seriously satisfied. This is my second monitor plugged to PC. It does look excellent, all buttons you can find under front panel. This Acer is very easy in use and it buttons are very easy to navigate. As it is plug and play device, you will not need any specialist knowledge to connect it. Display works straight after connection. Once your system recognises device you may need to upload newest drivers as they are not included on attached CD. You will not have to do it but it is recommended. Proper drivers can improve device's performance. They are available on internet only or come together with graphic card drivers' package.
About
Monitor itself is very stable thanks this specially designed base. Screen is movable (for about 15 degrees up or down). It is possibly to mount it on a wall. Acer has an analogue (VGA) signal input. What is most important, it does support High Definition resolution. It is so called HD Ready. Acer compliant following standards:- ISO 13406-2, TCO '99
Installation
I think it is one of the easiest devices you can plug to computer. All you have to do is connect cable from monitor to graphic card's slot at the back of your computer and plug power cable to socket. Ta daah. About drivers I have mentioned above.
Inside the box
You will not find here a lot. It is going to be manual on CD, manual book, guarantee, connection cable between monitor and computer and a monitor :)
Display
Resolution as we know is an important issue in monitors, because as higher it is as more specific/detailed picture can be (depends from picture quality too), more things can be displayed at the same time and so on. This one offers maximum of 1680 x 1050 pixels (but with HDCP card it increases to 1900 x 1080 p) which is good enough for standard use. Brightness is 300 cd/m2 and it is a weak point but not crucial. We need to remember about its price. I bought mine online for 400 dollars. Now it's almost half. Technology goes in such a speed that many products loose price but not quality, thus we should not look at this factor. Image contrast ratio is 1000:1 which is acceptable and gives very good visual experience.
Design
It is very stylish monitor I think. I have silver front version with black stand. Stand's curves are looking good same as screen frame. Buttons are almost invisible when looking at it but in the same time very easy to find. In the scale of 10 I would give it about 7 or even 8. It is possible to find this monitor even cheaper online. I Need to say that once again as price next to it on Ciao is higher that when I bought it.
Conclusion
I like this monitor and enjoy every single high quality picture I watch, TV or DVD. Acer offers good quality for reasonable price. It is good but obviously not the best one like other top shelf more expensive monitors. I can recommend it for its price and quality it offers, simplicity, design and size. It is really value for money.
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Advantages: Huge Screen and great picture quality Disadvantages: none experienced
I bought the Acer x221w after much agonising regarding the upgrade of my monitor and am happy to say that it is the best PC purchase that I have ever made. If you are looking for a big monitor with a small budget then I totally recommend going for this one. The brightness and picture quality are excellent, particularly for gaming where it has functioned at 1600:1200 resolution on a number of games (above the spec of 1680:1050) with brilliant results. ... ...and the colour quality is great. While it is a big monitor, it is not comedy big, and does not look out of place in my small home office space, and reflecting on the previous monitor that I had, I cant believe I thought about it for so long before taking the plunge. 5 star for value for money ...
daveyboy1981 11.10.2007
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Product Information for "Acer X221W" »
General
MPN
ET.L980B.074, ET.L980B.098
Display Type
LCD display / TFT active matrix
Enclosure Colour
Black, silver
Display
Diagonal Size
22" - widescreen
Max Resolution
1680 x 1050
Response Time
5 ms
Signal Input
VGA, DVI-D, VGA
Features
HDCP
Image
Image Brightness
300 cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio
800:1
Image Max H-View Angle
160
Image Max V-View Angle
160
Video input
Analogue video Signal
RGB
Digital Video Standard
Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces
1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI
Miscellaneous
Flat Panel Mount Interface
75 x 75 mm
Features
Wall mountable
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Compliant Standards
ISO 13406-2, TCO '99
Power
Form Factor
Internal
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 3 years
Manufacturer's product description
Since its inception, Acer has evolved from a manufacturing powerhouse to a globally recognized computer brand, marketing world-class IT products and services. Acer's complete range of IT products is designed to enhance work efficiency and quality of life, while granting an easy, hassle-free user experience.