LED Monitors

[BuckeyeFlorida]

I'm looking at replacing my older 17" Samsung Syncmaster LCD with a newer wide screen model. I saw a deal at Best Buy for an Acer 20" LED model S202HL ($75 after rebate). Does anyone have an experience with Acer monitors?

Thanks... BFlorida

 

[jwinslow]

As I always say, search on Slickdeals by title for questions on gadget deals. Best buy is rarely the best option and rebates are a hassle.

We would need a model for more specific feedback. There are a variety of monitors, with varying resolutions, color accuracy, ghosting, viewing angles.

This 22" model was under 100 a month ago.
http://m.slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=2812133&highlight=monitor

A quick perusal shows your monitor may be the cheapest option, but you need to compare the specs, viewing angles, color reproduction, smooth or lagging fast motion display, etc.

 

[BuckeyeFlorida]

Thanks JWins... the model I was looking at is the Acer 20" LED model# S202HL (version bd)
ManufacturerACER Manufacturer Part #ET.DS2HP.001 Cost Central Item #11285792 Product DescriptionAcer S202HL bd - LCD display - TFT - WLED - 20" - widescreen - 1600 x 900 / 60 Hz - 250 cd/m2 - 12000000:1 (dynamic) - 5 ms - DVI-D, VGA - glossy black Device TypeLCD display / TFT active matrix - WLED backlight ColorGlossy black Diagonal Size20" - widescreen Max Resolution1600 x 900 / 60 Hz Display Positions AdjustmentsTilt Color Support16.7 million colors Image Aspect Ratio16:9 Response Time5 ms Image Brightness250 cd/m2 Image Contrast Ratio12000000:1 (dynamic) Digital Video StandardDigital Visual Interface (DVI) Signal InputDVI-D, VGA Microsoft CertificationCompatible with Windows 7 Power Consumption Operational15.5 Watt Environmental StandardsENERGY STAR Qualified Manufacturer Warranty3 years warranty

 

[jwinslow]

http://alatest.com/user-reviews/mon...reen-lcd-monitor/pu3-114965630,29/?sid=263843
http://alatest.com/user-reviews/mon...screen-lcd-monitor/pu3-114965630,29/?sid=1001

Acer is a solid brand, sounds like something you need to see in person and compare it to the other monitors.

The reviews sound like a good option for a budget monitor. Only common complaint I saw was the stand height (I remember that from my grandma's Acer LCD). That is easily fixed with a small stand or shelf.

 

[BuckeyeFlorida]

Ok full report - I picked one of these up this morning at Best Buy for $75 after local Mass rebate. So far so good... While the colors are not a perfect replicate of my MacBook Pro screen, they are pretty close, at least according to my eye. Right now I am running the monitor through VGA, so the colors will likely be improved by a switch to the DVi cable later.

Because I am using it as a second monitor for my laptop, the lower height is perfect. I would recommend it if you can get a deal and need a budget monitor.