Acer X203H bd 20-Inch LCD Monitor

5 Responses to " Acer X203H bd 20-Inch LCD Monitor "

1. Gayan Randeny says:

   April 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm

   This is my secondary monitor for my laptop and works great. I was looking for something that is around 19″ and gives better resolution than 1400 X 1050 on my laptop.
   
   My main use of the unit is for VMs and text though I use it sometimes for graphics.

   Gives 1680X 1050 max resolution at 60HZ refresh and well worth the money that you spend on it. It is not the glossy / ultra bright vivid color screen type, though you can use it at high brightness using the pre-sets or custom calibration.

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2. mateo52 says:

   April 27, 2010 at 9:29 pm

   I wish I could rate this monitor higher because for my purposes it’s a five all the way however for someone looking to purchase it as the primary resource the deficiencies in ergonomics compared to other units in the same size range do not justify a higher rating. Then again, there is the price…if the astute shopper is paying attention, this one can be found for less than a Franklin note, and at that price it looks even better.

   I use it in a dual view configuration with an upscale Samsung Syncmaster of the same size so the differences in features are clearly evident. Only the tilt angle is adjustable on the Acer so if one has a workspace set-up where nuanced adjustments can be avoided it’s just fine. Even with user defined customization of brightness and sharpness it is not going to match many other pricier models. In native mode, colors are noticeably less bright, although ironically, the color reproduction in graphics modes seems reflect greater accuracy than my premium model so for photo editing I actually use the Acer instead. It also has a text mode for contrasts to assist in reducing eyestrain. If you’re looking for 1080P and HDMI, then you need to get a reality check at this price level.

   It will accommodate either DVI or VGA inputs (cables included which was a nice surprise) with 1680 X 1050 or 1600 X 900 (analog) max resolution at 60Hz. Although one might have some reservations regarding construction and performance, it feels sturdy, durable, is well packaged and I didn’t have any dead pixels.

   Just about the only complaint I have is the manipulation of the control buttons on the monitor frame takes a little while to get used to as they seem harder to press than one customarily experiences.
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3. ATLBob says:

   April 27, 2010 at 10:44 pm

   Purchased this monitor for my wife’s 70+ mother in OH, and she was able to make the connections and adjust the settings with a bit of over-the-phone coaching.

   She likes the flat screen/larger screen format, because it frees up desk space for her and the larger picture helps her better see the details while she’s surfing the net and composing/reading emails.

   This product was a good value for the money and seems to be just what she needed.

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4. George Heiser says:

   April 28, 2010 at 1:11 am

   This 20″ Acer monitor is replacing my old I-Inc 19″. The colors are exceptionally varied and intense in the Acer (16.7 million) according to the stat sheets. With a 5ms refresh time there is no discernible “ghosting” of images. Finally it occurred to me that it was highly unlikely the stand would have no adjustment. There are two plastic covers on the back of the monitor that when removed reveal the hinge to adjust the tilt of the monitor. The Acer now sits on my desk at the proper angle to view the very good colors and sharp images it produces. So far, this is a very solid performer at a reasonable price. Just a word if I may about Amazon Prime; if you buy much from Amazon the modest charge per year to get free shipping on most of their products is in my opinion a very good deal. It may sound like I work for them but I don’t. My wife tells me that my motto is: “Amazon.com and you’re done.” Actually that is quite accurate.
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5. L. Ogle says:

   April 28, 2010 at 2:56 am

   I have an Acer X213W which is very good. Based on my good experience with this, I decided to replace my CRT monitor with the X203H as a secondary monitor.

   A minor problem with it is the same color buttons as the monitor frame. This makes it hard to distinguish the buttons, unlike the x213W which has silver buttons.

   Picture quality is quite good, the monitor can tilt back or forwards slightly which may be a problem for some users.

   The height of the viewing area is approximately 9 and 5/8″, which compared to the X213W is a bit short.

   UPDATE
   
   After less than 3 months of use, the image starting shimmering, then horizontal and vertical lines and bars started appearing and disappearing, until finally at the end of the week 3/4 of the screen displayed black. This monitor was hardly used during the time before it died, so I am highly disappointed. It seems as if I will have to send it back to Acer which from what I’ve read online is problematic.

   Didn’t have any trouble sending it back, but you have to pay for it yourself. Got it back after one month (in December) and it is now working. Will update after 3 months.
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