Acer America recently unveiled a new line of LCD monitors for multimedia, gaming and video applications, according to the company.
The xSeries of LCD monitors include 17-inch (x171s) and the 19-inch (x191sd) models. Widescreen offerings include the 19-inch (x191Wsd), the 22-inch (x221Wsd), and the 24-inch (x241Wsd) monitors.
The xSeries LCD monitors are Microsoft Windows Vista certified.
The Acer xSeries displays are available at retailers and Acer-authorized resellers throughout North America. Pricing starts at US$179.99 for the x171s, US$199.99 for the x191sd, US$189.99 for the x191Wsd, US$279.99 for the x221Wsd, and US$599.99 for the x241Wsd.
| Acer new LCD monitor line: Key specifications | |||||
| Model | x171s | x191sd | x191Wsd | x221Wsd | X241Wsd |
| Ssize (inch) | 17 | 19 | 19W | 22W | 24W |
| Resolution | 1,280x1,024 | 1,280x1,024 | 1,440x900 | 1,680x1,050 | 1,920x1,200 |
| Brightness (cd/m2) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 400 |
| Contrast ratio | 700:1 | 700:1 | 800:1 | 800:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Response time (ms) | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Viewing angle (H/V) | 140/130 | 150/135 | 160/160 | 160/160 | 160/160 |
| Pricing (US$) | 179.99 | 199.99 | 189.99 | 279.99 | 599.99 |
Source: Company, compiled by DigiTimes, March 2007.

Acer xSeries LCD monitors
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Article translated by Emily Chuang and edited by Carrie Yu