Microtek C893 18" LCD Monitor

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Manufacturer: Microtek
Price at amazon.com: $383.79
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List price $479.99



Product Features:

• 1,280 x 1,024 SXGA maximum resolution
• 0.279 mm dot pitch
• 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• 200 cd/m2 of brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio
• PC and Mac compatible, 3-year warranty

Product Description:

The C893 from Microtek is an ergonomic 18-inch LCD monitor with advanced digital controls and a crisp onscreen image. With its 1,280 x 1,024 (SXGA) resolution and 0.279 mm dot pitch, images are accurate and true-to-life, while a 400:1 contrast ratio and 200 nits of brightness provide easy-to-read text and graphics. The anti-glare screen coating helps cut back on harmful reflections and eye-strain, and 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles provide a wide range of visual clarity. A -5 to +35 degree tilt lets you adjust the monitor position to suit your viewing environment. Onscreen menus access a number of monitor functions, including brightness, contrast, color, language, auto adjust, and auto balance. A slim 17.7-by-9.7-inch footprint fits onto even the most cluttered of desktops, while plug-and-play compatibility makes setup quick and easy. The AC 110-240V power supply consumes about 48 watts of power during normal operation and meets Energy Star standards. Compatible with PC and Mac operating platforms, the C893 also comes backed with a three-year limited hardware warranty. What's in the BoxMonitor, base, RGB video cable, power adapter, power cord, documentation
From the Manufacturer Microtek's C893 18-inch Flat Panel LCD monitor is perfect for the home or small business owner who demands the best in precision viewing without the monitor taking up valuable desktop space. Great features of the C893 include 1,280 x 1,024 (SXGA) resolution, 0.279 mm dot pitch, 400:1 contrast ratio, and 16.7 million displayable colors.

Description from Manufacturer:The C893 from Microtek is an ergonomic 18-inch LCD monitor with advanced digital controls and a crisp onscreen image. With its 1,280 x 1,024 (SXGA) resolution and 0.279 mm dot pitch, images are accurate and true-to-life, while a 400:1 contrast ratio and 200 nits of brightness provide easy-to-read text and graphics. The anti-glare screen coating helps cut back on harmful reflections and eye-strain, and 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles provide a wide range of visual clarity. A -5 to +35 degree tilt lets you adjust the monitor position to suit your viewing environment.

Onscreen menus access a number of monitor functions, including brightness, contrast, color, language, auto adjust, and auto balance. A slim 17.7-by-9.7-inch footprint fits onto even the most cluttered of desktops, while plug-and-play compatibility makes setup quick and easy. The AC 110-240V power supply consumes about 48 watts of power during normal operation and meets Energy Star standards. Compatible with PC and Mac operating platforms, the C893 also comes backed with a three-year limited hardware warranty.

What's in the Box
Monitor, base, RGB video cable, power adapter, power cord, documentationAverage Customer Rating:

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Comment: The price is certainly right Rating:
If you've been holding off on getting that LCD monitor because of the big price tag... well, you could always keep on waiting until the prices drop even lower. But if you're watching your wallet and you just can't settle with 1024x768 on a 15 inch, here's your next best bet.

So far, my impression of the C893 has been a good one. The box is well padded and the monitor suffered no damage during shipping - the first thing I checked for was dead pixels, and (maybe surprisingly) I couldn't find a single one. Images are nice and crisp at 1280x1024, and while some may cringe because this is as high as the monitor will support, I find higher resolutions to be a bit difficult to read anyway on a comparably sized screen, so I wasn't bothered any. There really isn't any reasonable difference in size between this and a 19" monitor, either - I imagine you could tell most of your friends it's 19" and they won't give it a second look. I'm actually rather impressed with the image quality, especially considering the big price jump when you add that extra inch onto the diagonal.

I can't say much for the C893's design, though. Admittedly, a small part of getting a snazzy new LCD monitor is for looks - and while the controls on the monitor are functional and give you access to a standard OSD menu, the strange zig-zag button design might be a turn off for some. Auto-adjustment is decently intelligent, but of course you can always do a better job yourself. And, contrast at 400:1 is fine, but you can certainly tell the difference between this monitor and a similar LCD with a contrast ratio of 600:1.

Just keep in mind, you could always pay for more "oomph" if you want to. But if you're hunting for a good sized LCD and price is your main concern, the C893 is a great value and definitely worth considering.

Posted at September 11, 2003 01:47 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)