Acer AL-16 Series Monitor

Good for office documents ; Low price

Below-average graphics performance ; Tilt-only adjustment

The excellent price of the Acer AL2616Wd notwithstanding, those looking for a big monitor may be better off shelling out more money to get better graphics

Good for office documents ; Low price

Below-average graphics performance ; Tilt-only adjustment

Best for viewing office documents, this 26-inch (25.5-inch viewable) LCD's weak graphics performance defeats its low price.

Affordable. Good color quality. Thin bezel

Analog only. Limited adjustability. Average grayscale performance. Slow pixel-response time

Affordably priced but light on features, Acer's AL1916 is a capable 19-inch LCD monitor that is best suited to basic office and multimedia tasks.

Great image quality on "user" mode Excellent price

Few extras

Because the AL2416Wd costs so little ($919 when tested), it's hard to knock it for doing so little. If you're looking for a big screen built to fit a small budget, the AL2416Wd could be the answer

Low Price ; Good performance for an economy-priced monitor

No DVI, sub-15 is the only interface ; Very little capability for adjusting settings ; Screen shuts down temporarily if non-supported resolution is chosen

I really didn't know how I would feel about a widescreen monitor before this review, but it didn't take me very long to decide that I really like them. The capability of having larger multiple windows open at one time, or one really wide window was...

Lots of Screen!, Excellent Build Quality, VGA and DVI-D, Affordable Pricing, Absolutely No Ghosting, Slim Profile

Not Very Much Tilt, No Rotation Option, Requires Driver, Low Contrast Ratio, All Plastic Base

DVI connector ; No ghosting ; Low price

Black slightly washed out ; OSD menus not well organized

The bottom line is that while the Acer AL1916 is not quite perfect, what few minor issues it has--like a slightly washed out looking black. None of them are IMO a deal breaker; on the plus side you get a good basic 19” LCD with a DVI connector that...

If you don't want spend a lot of money on a monitor, the Acer AL2216WBD may be the right one for you. It combines affordability with great performance and image quality. While you won't get a lot of accessories like you might with more expensive...

Review: Cons on Acer AL2216Wbd 22 ³ LCD Monitor Review

Conclusion ; The bottom line is that it's an excellent, sharp and clear monitor, especially after considering its price. Outstanding

The bottom line is that it's an excellent, sharp and clear monitor, especially after considering its price. Outstanding

The AL1916WB from Acer offers a relatively decent value. This monitor represents the first widescreen monitor aimed directly at the masses, and its general performance will match what a majority of that market will expect.