Acer Ferrari F20 LCD monitor - bit-tech.net Forums

The_Pope · 13th Jan 2006, 18:00

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...monitor/1.html

Lord Kordir · 13th Jan 2006, 18:06

Reminds me of a large Hercules TFT. I didn't like those much either, lol

MrWillyWonka · 13th Jan 2006, 18:17

Hmm, looks georgous! And I'm considering a new monitor and this might be an option, just wondering if it's really worth the extra £100, I would like to see it firsthand though. Anyone know where I can see it in the shops?

cpemma · 13th Jan 2006, 19:25

Fair review, but I'll point out that a TV card can also record programmes to HD, so the value-for-money aspect of the built-in tuner is even less.

T'would be a nice match for my SFF though...

dire_wolf · 13th Jan 2006, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpemma

T'would be a nice match for my SFF though...

Classy

fev · 13th Jan 2006, 19:33

it'd suit my shuttle too i could actually watch 1 and record one...
unless SOMEONE BUYS MY SHUTTLE!

valium · 13th Jan 2006, 20:57

I wish I could afford one of those 24-30 inch LCD's from Dell/Apple. I'm getting tired of this big 19 inch CRT and 19 inch LCD taking up all my room on my desk

perplekks45 · 13th Jan 2006, 21:11

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Originally Posted by valium

I wish I could afford one of those 24-30 inch LCD's from Dell/Apple. I'm getting tired of this big 19 inch CRT and 19 inch LCD taking up all my room on my desk

???
A 30" LCD would take less place on your desk?!

Extraordinary screen by the way but I still like my 19" CRT.

Wolfe · 13th Jan 2006, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Bit Article

The LCD panel itself is has a native resolution of 1680x1050 (WSXGA+), which is pretty much spot on for a 20" desktop display.

Disputed.

I have a 17" LCD with a native resolution of WUXGA (1920x1200) and it think it's great. With all that extra screen area, you could easily support a MUCH higer resolution.

<A88> · 13th Jan 2006, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by aon`aTv.gsus666

???
A 30" LCD would take less place on your desk?!

Extraordinary screen by the way but I still like my 19" CRT.

Depthwise it would save space in comparison to the CRT yes.

<A88>

riggs · 13th Jan 2006, 21:54

imo the extra cost (compared to the Dell) isn't worth it for a TV tuner + slightly faster response time.

However, I do own an Acer Aspire lappy, and the glossy screen really does make a difference to vibrancy.

Firehed · 13th Jan 2006, 21:54

I find that a bit hard to believe, tbh. Seeing that laptop screens tend to be higher res, and a 17" WS laptop screen is also 1680x1050. I'd be quite interested to find out about that screen though. Though it's also nice to not need the very latest graphics card to play at the native res.

Regardless, I'll keep saving for the 2405FPW. I *really* want component-in. And this doesn't have it. Unless SCART translates to it in the states, which I doubt.

Looks very nice though.

Marquee · 14th Jan 2006, 00:01

That is one nice display. In Canada is cost around $750 for the 17" one. That a little to much. But you are getting hot of the line sexy LCD. Yeah when I think of it. Its goes well with my mod. Might just end up getting it and modding the yellow off and the sign to. Well then it wont be worth how much I paid for it but, modding is for fun.

I say 1.5 thumbs up. Out of 2 thumbs. Nie but to much moeny for it.

Shadowed_fury · 14th Jan 2006, 00:08

Damn nice

Shame i'm not gonna be that rich this year.

Juppun · 14th Jan 2006, 02:02

I like it

But I don't like the red, even though it's a Ferrari brand. Nice article!

Tim S · 14th Jan 2006, 02:32

The screens on laptops aren't as 'good-a' quality as their desktop counterparts IMHO. The colours don't look as good in simple terms.

Solidus · 14th Jan 2006, 02:52

its a sign, this morning on the way to work with my friend in his 206, we saw a dude in a ferrari, he was just ahead of us in the long traffic line. We went alongside him on the next lane just to stare at his car, he musta known for sure but yeh anyways we sped past him after a few seconds. Silly really as a few seconds later we see this car zoom past us and literally glide across the lanes, they look so beatiful.

But yeh the flatscreen here...im gonna save for the 17" or 19"

Shadowed_fury · 14th Jan 2006, 02:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidus

its a sign, this morning on the way to work with my friend in his 206, we saw a dude in a ferrari, he was just ahead of us in the long traffic line. We went alongside him on the next lane just to stare at his car, he musta known for sure but yeh anyways we sped past him after a few seconds. Silly really as a few seconds later we see this car zoom past us and literally glide across the lanes, they look so beatiful.

How sad. (actually did the same thing in stoke)

customh · 14th Jan 2006, 03:52

#1 cpemma youre horrible with all your vintage stuff..

#2 yes it is a nice monitor and yes it is a wonderful monitor, but im kind of a not flashy type and wouldnt want all the shmansy casing of it, only if i did a ferrari mod and the closest ill get to that is when me and my friend mod an aspire x-infinity to a BMW theme, but i wouldnt mind doing a ferrari one too, but id sell it...
all just my opinion

Tulatin · 14th Jan 2006, 05:47

the inbuilt tuner is great for less experienced users who just want functionaliy. I mean, my uncle grabbed a good 19" TFT with a tuner built in for about $100 more than the metero POS he had at first.

13th Jan 2006, 18:17	#3
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13th Jan 2006, 19:25	#4
cpemma Ecky thump Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: S.Yorkshire, OK Posts: 12,333	Fair review, but I'll point out that a TV card can also record programmes to HD, so the value-for-money aspect of the built-in tuner is even less. T'would be a nice match for my SFF though... __________________ Nobody's perfect. But being a Yorkshireman is as close as you can get.

13th Jan 2006, 19:33	#6
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13th Jan 2006, 20:57	#7
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13th Jan 2006, 21:54	#11
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13th Jan 2006, 18:00	#1
The_Pope Geoff Richards Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 2,089	Acer Ferrari F20 LCD monitor http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...monitor/1.html

13th Jan 2006, 18:06	#2
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13th Jan 2006, 21:54	#12
Firehed Why not? I own a domain to match. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An hour north of Boston Posts: 12,576	I find that a bit hard to believe, tbh. Seeing that laptop screens tend to be higher res, and a 17" WS laptop screen is also 1680x1050. I'd be quite interested to find out about that screen though. Though it's also nice to not need the very latest graphics card to play at the native res. Regardless, I'll keep saving for the 2405FPW. I really want component-in. And this doesn't have it. Unless SCART translates to it in the states, which I doubt. Looks very nice though. __________________ hire me @ eric-stern.com - web developer and php ninja pics @ my smugmug :: Twitter @firehed :: blog @ firehed.net 40D\|580EXII\|285HV\|AB800\|70-200f/4LIS\|17-50f/2.8\|150f/2.8Macro\|50f/1.8 MacPro @ 8x2.8GHz, 10GB FBDDR2, 3TB HD :: MBP @ 2x2.2GHz, 4GB DDR2, 320GB HD

14th Jan 2006, 00:01	#13
Marquee Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 404	That is one nice display. In Canada is cost around $750 for the 17" one. That a little to much. But you are getting hot of the line sexy LCD. Yeah when I think of it. Its goes well with my mod. Might just end up getting it and modding the yellow off and the sign to. Well then it wont be worth how much I paid for it but, modding is for fun. I say 1.5 thumbs up. Out of 2 thumbs. Nie but to much moeny for it. __________________ Project Log: Knight Rider CWC

14th Jan 2006, 00:08	#14
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14th Jan 2006, 02:32	#16
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14th Jan 2006, 02:52	#17
Solidus Superhuman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,646	its a sign, this morning on the way to work with my friend in his 206, we saw a dude in a ferrari, he was just ahead of us in the long traffic line. We went alongside him on the next lane just to stare at his car, he musta known for sure but yeh anyways we sped past him after a few seconds. Silly really as a few seconds later we see this car zoom past us and literally glide across the lanes, they look so beatiful. But yeh the flatscreen here...im gonna save for the 17" or 19" __________________ I'm a n00b in need of constant h3lp! Xbox Live GT: Mephestic PSN Tag: M3phestic Twitter: Mephestic

14th Jan 2006, 03:52	#19
customh conflagration. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,590	#1 cpemma youre horrible with all your vintage stuff.. #2 yes it is a nice monitor and yes it is a wonderful monitor, but im kind of a not flashy type and wouldnt want all the shmansy casing of it, only if i did a ferrari mod and the closest ill get to that is when me and my friend mod an aspire x-infinity to a BMW theme, but i wouldnt mind doing a ferrari one too, but id sell it... all just my opinion

14th Jan 2006, 05:47	#20
Tulatin The Froggy Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 2,941	the inbuilt tuner is great for less experienced users who just want functionaliy. I mean, my uncle grabbed a good 19" TFT with a tuner built in for about $100 more than the metero POS he had at first. __________________ Desky E8400 @ 4.0 1.42v; P5K-E WiFi; 4x1 Kingmax Mars 1066 @ 1129 CAS 5; 2x [TOO CHEAP TO SPONSOR] 4850 @ 675/1050; Enermax Liberty; WCing in a CM690