Hansol 910 A

When looking for a new monitor, one has to remember and have in mind that the computer monitor is perhaps the most used and most depended upon peripheral that you will have attached to your screen. Many of other peripherals attached to your computer tower will be used only occasionally (you can choose to use them or not to use them), but you will depend on and use your monitor, every time your computer gets turned on. Thus, a great and fully functional monitor is crucial in designing and choosing any computer system. However, even though it is nice to own and work with a recognized brand name ... more

I have owned this monitor for three years now, which, back then was towards the top of the market rather than towards the bottom, like it is at the moment. However do not underestimate this monitor! It is surprisingly sturdy, having faced much transportation over the years and bashings from myself and my younger brother. The one disadvantage is the refresh rate. At 1280x1024, the refresh rate is only 75Hz, which when looking at word for some time can drive you a bit mad! The write ups say that the monitor can only go to 1280x1024 but with a good graphics card, such as my current one which is a ... more

At £199 the Hansol is one of the cheapest 19 inch monitors around. But the monitor is big so big in fact that it weighs in at 24kg! Which is about 20% more than others. The maximum resolution is 1280 x 1024. The refresh rate is 75 Hz, which make a flicker free picture. I would have expected it to be around 85 Hz just to make sure. The control panel on the monitor is confusing to use and there are buttons that you don't know what they do until you press them and find out. There are no built in options such as microphone or speakers. If you want a monitor quick get this. Thank you for reading my ... more