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AOC 917Vw

Approximate retail price:

$130

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Type: 19 to 20-inch Models

About - AOC 917Vw
The 917Vw is part of the computer monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, computer monitor models like the 917Vw 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: Viewing angle indicates quality of images when viewed from positions 45 degrees of the center line, most important for group viewing. Ease of use: Ease of use indicates usability of controls on the display and in onscreen menus.

About - AOC 917Vw

The 917Vw is part of the computer monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, computer monitor models like the 917Vw 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:: Viewing angle indicates quality of images when viewed from positions 45 degrees of the center line, most important for group viewing.
Ease of use:: Ease of use indicates usability of controls on the display and in onscreen menus.

Features & Specs - AOC 917Vw
Widescreen The monitor has a 16:9 or 16:10 aspect ratio, good for watching movies. Widescreen	Yes
HDMI input The monitor includes one or more HDMI ports to connect a device (laptop or set-top box) that uses this newer connection. HDMI input	No
DVI cable included Monitor comes with a DVI cable. DVI cable included	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. Display rotates	No
Warranty 3 yrs. or more Monitor is warranteed for three or more years. Warranty 3 yrs. or more	Yes
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One Year Honeymoon

By Unhappy Artist from Atlanta, GA on 12/26/2009

Pros:

Good quality for 1 year, Screen size is good, Small Footprint

Cons:

Lacks Adjustability, No service after 1 yr, Unreliable performance

Best Uses:

Photoshop design, Spreadsheets

Describe Yourself:

Creative writer PR, Graphics Enthusiast

Primary use:

Business

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This 19" monitor was excellent the 1st year. Now it flickers, colors are not true, flaring occurs on online photos. This is really a bummer. I would not recommend; the quality isn't consistent or reliable.

AOC917Sw Monitor

By Rodger, the dodger from La Jolla, CA on 4/30/2009

Pros:

Clarity excellant, Color excellent, Price - excellent, Viewing angle good

Cons:

Compressed No problem

Best Uses:

Home-business - excellent

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's great. Takes up little space. Brilliant images.

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