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Acer S201HL

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$99.99 - $129.99

Summary: A 20-inch, 16:9 aspect-ratio LCD computer monitor from Acer with VGA and DVI inputs.

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Type: 19 to 20-inch Models

About - Acer S201HL
The Acer S201HL is part of the computer monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, computer monitor models like the S201HL are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Display quality: Display quality reflects image clarity, color accuracy, and contrast as judged by panelists who viewed text and photos, and on lab measurements. Viewing angle: Indicates our evaluation of picture quality for clarity and color accuracy at various horizontal and vertical viewing angles. Ease of use: Ease of use indicates usability of controls on the display and in onscreen menus.

About - Acer S201HL

The Acer S201HL is part of the computer monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, computer monitor models like the S201HL are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Display quality:: Display quality reflects image clarity, color accuracy, and contrast as judged by panelists who viewed text and photos, and on lab measurements.
Viewing angle:: Indicates our evaluation of picture quality for clarity and color accuracy at various horizontal and vertical viewing angles.
Ease of use:: Ease of use indicates usability of controls on the display and in onscreen menus.

About This Brand
Acer haso become a key brand in this category , offering a line of value-oriented monitors for home and small-office use, as well as business-oriented and gaming monitors.

About This Brand

Acer haso become a key brand in this category , offering a line of value-oriented monitors for home and small-office use, as well as business-oriented and gaming monitors.

Features & Specs - Acer S201HL
Screen size (in.) The size of the monitor's screen, measured diagonally in inches. Screen size (in.)	20
Widescreen The monitor has a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio, good for watching movies. Widescreen	Yes
Viewing angle Indicates our assessment of the display's effective viewing angle range for seeing best picture quality. Viewing angle	Narrow
3D effect The computer monitor is capable of providing a 3D experience from 3D stills and videos, select video game titles and displaying 3D Blu-ray content. However, some 3D computer monitors may exhibit significant amounts of ghosting, depending on model, which can distract the viewer and detract from the 3D experience. The "ghosts" occur when the two images used to create 3D (one for each eye) aren't kept completely separate, a must for sharp 3D images with clean edges. Ghosting is most obvious in high-contrast scenes with bright objects against a dark background. 3D effect	No
HDMI input HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a relatively new form of digital audio/video connection found on TVs, monitors, Blu-ray players, DVD players, receivers, cameras and digital TV tuners. HDMI has become the preferred connection method instead of component, etc., as it carries audio and video signals on the same cable. HDMI supports a range of standard- and high-definition video formats, although it can vary for each product. HDMI supports up to eight channels of uncompressed, 24-bit/192kHz audio. HDMI version 1.3, doubled the bandwidth of its predecessor (HDMI 1.2), and added support for 30-, 36- and 48-bit color depth and a new "xvYCC" color standard, as well as the new Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master lossless audio formats (See "Dolby True HD" and "DTS-HD Master Audio") used in Blu-ray discs. HDMI version 1.4 added full support for 3D television, an audio return path, and ethernet network connection. Some Blu-ray discs, in order to be viewed in high-definition, will require that the Blu-ray player and the HDTV/display be connected using an HDMI cable as a copy-protection measure. HDMI allows content providers to limit the quality of the component video outputs, and your ability to record the content. HDMI input	No
DVI cable included Digital Visual Interface (DVI) cable which is used to connect to the DVI port of a computer monitor or computer. The cable can handle both a digital mode (DVI-D), and VGA in analog mode (DVI-A) and in this mode can be connected to a VGA input with an adaptor. DVI cable included	Yes
DisplayPort input DisplayPort is a new form of digital audio/video connection. DisplayPort input	No
Speakers Comes with built-in speakers. Speakers	No
Height adjusts The monitor's height is adjustable. Height adjusts	No
Display rotates The monitor allows the ability to rotate 90 degrees, from a landscape to portrait mode, which is especially useful for viewing more of Web pages or text documents. Viewing angle performance may vary when the display is rotated. Display rotates	No
Warranty 3 yrs. or more Monitor has a warranty of three or more years. Warranty 3 yrs. or more	Yes
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General Information
Manufacturer	Acer, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address	us.acer.com
Product Model	S201HLbd
Product Name	S201HL bd Widescreen LCD Monitor
Product Type	LCD Monitor

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