Acer AL2216Wbd 22" LCD Monitor - Black
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The essence of versatile productivity, Acer AL2216Wbd brings you the right combination of high-definition performance, slim design and cost effectiveness.
The essence of versatile productivity, Acer AL2216Wbd brings you the right combination of high-definition performance, slim design and cost effectiveness. « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-07-18
I've had this monitor for over a year and it's still kickin.
Nothing really wrong with it, but I recently put up 2 more 22" on my desk (yes, i now have a Triple Monitor setup :P).
The other 2 monitors are made by LG and the considerable difference is resuming the monitor from "sleep" takes forever.
I never really noticed this before but yeah, it takes a long time to boot up.
I'll shake the mouse and the LG's come on almost instantly, the Acer take a while... like 5 seconds or longer.
Not that big of a deal considering the price difference.
Overall a great product!
User: Luy
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Summary: Affordable 22" LCD
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-07-15
I was very happy at first with my new Acer display. After just one year, it has developed a dim/brownish-yellow area about 5" x 5" in the upper right area of the display. I contacted Acer "Tech Support" and have been answering the same broken English questions over and over about if I have dropped it, or will I please re-boot the system...over and over to different people (never the same person twice, even though each one says they will take care of my problem). My question was immediately placed in the "Solved" status on their follow-up expert system, and each new person treats my plead for help as a brand new event. Sick display, and lame support.
User: Linda D. Blauvelt
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Summary: One year progress report. Display has dim/brown-out area. Indian support has asked me opening questions 5 times now.
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-07-02
I saw this on sale at Best Buy for $119.00 brand new. It was actually an open box item that had one dead pixel in it. For the price and the clarity though I thought it would be worth a try.
Granted, it doesn't have USB ports or speakers but I don't like those in a monitor anyhow. I mean how good can 1"-2" speakers really be?
After getting it home and hooking it up to replace my HPvs15, I was pleasantly and thoroughly surprised. The brightness is very good, picture sharpness was excellent and the color is vibrant and brilliant. It doesn't have a lot of user settings other than for the brightness level but that's acceptable given the price and the already good picture quality.
The two video inputs are VGA (standard at this time) and DVI-I. I used a DVI-D cord and didn't really notice much of a difference going from VGA to DVI until I watched a movie and played a few games. The DVI input really does make a difference there!
It's very lightweight (something I expect in an LCD monitor) and can only be tilted up or down.
Considering it's (then) original $300 price tag and my $119.00 purchase price, it would truly qualify as a real steal! However, comparing this monitor to some of the other $300+ monitors that were beside it or very close to it, I still would have gladly paid the $300 MSRP because it really is THAT DAMN GOOD!
User: William Scarbrough
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Summary: Excellent LCD Monitor AAAAA+
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-04-24
I suppose time has now passed this 22 inch monitor by. I bought it as an inexpensive (it was for me when I bought it in November 2007) second monitor. My first monitor is the much pricier Gateway 22 inch monitor, the FPD2275W. I really should have ponied up the money for a second Gateway. The colors on the acer are dull, the stand is REALLY wobbly (I have to be very careful when I clean it). It has no features. On the other hand, what features do I really need in a monitor. Maybe I'm being harsh because I'm comparing it to the fantastic Gateway. Still, I'd look elsewhere.
User: Daniel
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Summary: There are better monitors
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
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Review Date: 2009-01-05
I regret buying an ACEr monitor as it bothers my eyes. I don't know if it is the size of the monitor or the brand but unfortunately, i can't take it back as we've owned it too long so we'll put it on a computer we seldom use.
I have a Samsung and Princeton monitor which do not bother my eyes. Next time we'll stick with those brands.
User: JJ
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Summary: HURTS MY EYES
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 2
Editorial Reviews
Add more screen real estate to your computer's desktop with the 22-inch Acer AL2216Wbd LCD monitor, which features an elegantly sophisticated, stylish black casing. But more than just a monitor for your desktop or laptop PC, the AL2216Wbd is also an excellent choice for gamers with its blazing fast 5ms (millisecond) response time. It also offers a high level of brightness with a 300 cd/m2 rating and a 700:1 contrast ratio. Other features include a 1680 x 1050-pixel resolution, dual DVI and VGA inputs, VESA compatibility for wall mounting, and user friendly controls on the front.The monitor's 5ms response time is essential for hard-core gamers, and it's also great for watching high-intensity action movies with fast movement. It offers a high level of brightness with a 300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) rating and a 700:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a monitor's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The screen also has a 170-degree horizontal and 160-degree vertical viewing angle.
The AL2216Wbd has a 22-inch screen (measured diagonally) that is framed by a thin, black bezel. The screen housing measures 20.2 inches wide by 16 inches tall. It sits upon a flat stand that measures 7.8 inches deep. Get just the right view with forward and backward tilting. The spare back includes just a power connector and the two video inputs: analog VGA and digital DVI with HDCP, which enables you to hook this monitor up to a cable or satellite set-top box for watching your favorite TV programs. It also supports Kensington locks for added security.
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What's in the Box
LCD monitor, power cable, VGA/D-Sub cable, DVI cable, printed user guide
Tech Talk
- HDCP -- High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is a form of copy protection technology designed to prevent transmission of non-encrypted high-definition content as it travels across DVI or HDMI digital connections.
- Response Time -- The amount of time it takes for a liquid crystal cell to from active (black) to inactive (white) and back against to active (black). It's measured in milliseconds (ms), and the lower the number the faster the response time--translating to a smoother picture with fewer pixilated or ghosted artifacts.
Product Details
- 22" TFT LCD monitor is ideal for gaming, multimedia and video applications
- Native 1680x 1050 resolution
- 1 DVI Port and 1 VGA Port
- 700:1 contrast ratio, 5ms refresh time, 300cd brightness
- 170 degree horizontal and 160 degree vertical viewing angles