Planar PL2010MW - LCD display - TFT - 20"

Description: The Planar PL2010MW is a 20 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $205.Comes with a built-in set of stereo speakers.This unit features a 1680x1050 native resolution.Weighs 9.5 lbs.

Pros: Has 0.258 mm dot pitch, which is better than some similarly priced monitors.Also, this monitor has 1000:1 contrast ratio.This is higher than the average monitor on the market today, but is to be expected for a monitor of this price.This monitor can eliminate the need to have PC speakers sitting on your desk?just plug your PC's audio into the monitor and use the speaker that it has built in.Its wide viewing angle (170 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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who want a spacious screen that will not hog their entire desk.The 5 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: In view of its relatively 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 comparable viewable size is quite a bit more?in fact around $375.

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.

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• Manufacturer: Planar Systems, Inc.
• Part Number: 997-5264-00

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
• Width 18.6 in
• Depth 7.8 in
• Height 14.4 in
• Weight 9.5 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Image

• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
• Max horizontal view angle 170
• Max vertical view angle 160

• Display

• Diagonal Size 20 in - Widescreen
• Viewable Size 20 in
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm
• Max Resolution 1680 x 1050
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Max Sync Rate (V x H) 75 Hz
• Response Time 5 ms
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
• Video Output None
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features TrueMedia speakers

• Video Input

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

• Audio Output

• Type Speaker(s) - Stereo - Integrated

• Input Device

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x Audio line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
• Features Wall mountable, Tilt adjustment, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CE, UL, TUV, cUL, DDC-2Bi, Plug and Play, FCC Class B certified

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Operational power consumption 48 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 2 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Replacement - 3 years - response time: 2 day(s)

Planar Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.Planar.com/
• Address: 1195 NW Compton Dr, Beaverton, Oregon. 97006-1992
• Phone: 1-503-748-1100
• Email: sales@planar.com
• Fax: 1-503-748-1493