Acer America Introduces New ``Prestige'' Flat Panel Display; Acer AL1931 LCD Offers Cutting-Edge Performance and Improved Features.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Acer(R) America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of PC solutions, today introduced the AL1931, a new 19-inch flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time that incorporates leading features and stylish design for great performance and ease of use in small-to-medium business (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ) environments. The exclusive design of the AL1931, which features a metallic bezel The front cover of a desktop or tower computer case. The term also refers to the individual drive bay covers, which are removed to install CD-ROMs and other removable drives that require access from the front of the case. with silver accents, DVI-D (DVI-Digital) See DVI. support and lighting fast response times, will add form and functionality to any SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. , government, education or SMB environment. Priced starting at $669, the AL1931, a member of Acer's new Prestige line of LCD monitors, delivers a high, 700:1 contrast ratio and brilliant colors for photo-like image quality. Three video inputs (VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. , AV and DVI-D) give users the flexibility to combine the AL1931 with either analog graphics solutions or new digital systems. The AL1931 displays a sharp and clear resolution of 1280 x 1024 (SXGA (Super XGA) A screen resolution of 1280x1024 pixels. SXGA is commonly used on standard monitors, but provides a 1.25:1 aspect ratio, compared to the more common 1.33:1 (4:3) ratio. SXGA+ has a 1400x1050 resolution, which is an exact 1.33:1 ratio. See PC display modes. ) and a response time of 25 milliseconds for superior clarity of moving images. The AL1931 and other Acer Prestige LCD's feature premium contrast ratios for sharp colors, wide viewing angles for easier viewing, fast response times to run and view DVD's and video games and brightness levels that result in brilliant images and rich colors. "Acer's new Prestige line of LCD's incorporate great performance in a sleek industrial design," said Maarten de Haas, vice president, Notebook/Monitor Business Unit, Acer America. "This new offering, much like Acer's line of notebook PCs, continues our efforts to provide high-performance solutions for small-to-medium businesses through our channel partners at a price that is accessible to everyone." Additional features of the Acer AL1931 include: --1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz Native Resolution --300 cd/m2 Typical Brightness --700:1 Contrast Ratio --16.7 Million Display Colors --VGA, DVI-D and AV Video Input --25 Millisecond One thousandth of a second. See space/time and ohnosecond. (unit) millisecond - (ms) One thousandth of a second, one thousand microseconds. A long time for a modern computer. Response Times --55W Power Consumption --1W x 2 Speakers --170 degrees (H) x 170 degrees (V) Viewing Angle --Kensington Lock Slot --100mm VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association, Milpitas, CA, www.vesa.org) A membership organization founded in 1989 that sets interface standards for the PC, workstation and computing environments. Note the following VESA standards following this entry. Mounting Acer offers a complete range of 15-, 17-, 19- and 20-inch LCD monitors, from entry level to high-end product offerings. Acer's LCD product lines demonstrated wide market acceptance across Europe in the first quarter of 2004(1) where Acer ranked number one, with 14% market share, in units shipped in Western Europe, including leading marketshare in Austria, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. Acer's market share in Switzerland and Italy reached 31.4% and 35.2% respectively, showing Acer's clear dominance in the LCD market. Pricing The Acer AL1931 is available through Acer authorized resellers throughout North America starting at approximately $669. Service and Support The Acer AL1931 comes with a standard one-year parts and labor limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. including toll-free service and support from Acer's U.S.-based call center. Online support is available at www.acersupport.com. About Acer America Corporation Established in 1984 as a subsidiary of Acer Inc., Acer America Corporation designs and markets client and server solutions for professionals who require reliability, enhanced productivity and greater value of ownership. As one of the largest global suppliers of PCs, more than 50 million Acer systems have been purchased throughout the world, solutions for living, learning and working. Acer America's award-winning products include tablet PCs, desktop PCs, notebook computers, servers, displays and peripheral solutions for business, government, education and home users. The pan Acer Group employs 39,000 people supporting dealers and distributors in over 100 countries. For more information about Acer America, please visit the website at www.acer.com/us. (1) Bryan Norris Associates Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. |
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