Gateway FPD1975W

Description: The Gateway FPD1975W is a 19 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $110.This LCD features a 1440x900 native resolution.Weighs 9.7 lbs.

Pros: Its wide viewing angle (150 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: Be advised, this LCD screen has a relatively low contrast ratio (700:1), which means it might not be as easy to see some color distinctions when the picture has a dark background.

Suitability: A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a spacious thin screen monitor.The 8 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of flat panel monitors with similar viewable size is quite a bit more?right around $335.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) For more help in deciding if this is the right monitor for you, visit the buying guide for monitors at CNET Reviews.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

• Manufacturer: Gateway
• Part Number: FPD1975W

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Width 17.5 in
• Depth 7 in
• Height 15.4 in
• Weight 9.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color ( The image of the product displayed may be of a different color )

• Image

• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
• Max horizontal view angle 150
• Max vertical view angle 135

• Display

• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen
• Viewable Size 19 in
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.2835 mm
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900
• Color Support Up to 16.2 million colors
• Response Time 8 ms
• Display Screen Coating Anti-glare
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features HDCP

• Video Input

• Analog Video Signal RGB
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

• Audio Output

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI

• Miscellaneous

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
• Compliant Standards CE, UL, NOM, cUL, VCCI, TUV GS, TCO '99, FCC Class B certified

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Operational power consumption 38 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 2 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Gateway

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.gateway.com/
• Address: 14303 Gateway Place, Poway, CA. 92064
• Phone: (800) 846-2000