Acer 17" AL1706 LCD Monitor

Randomletters · Jul 30, 2006, 08:40 PM

Just picked one up for REALLY cheap, So cheap I didnt even bother reading up on em heh. I was going to run dual screen along side my 17" Samtron flat screen but the color difference batween them is like night and day the lcd is so vivid ( though a bit bright ) and the crt is so eh.

I do like the space of having two monitors so i think ill continue using em anyway anyone else have one of these ultra budget lcds? (Newegg has em for $150US )

Randomletters · Jul 30, 2006, 10:03 PM

hmm the crt looks foggy in comparison now, I have the lcd hooked up straight vga and the crt on the dvi/vga adapter. Could that have something to do with the foggyness or you think its always been there and the lcd comparicon brought it out more?

Judas · Jul 30, 2006, 11:23 PM

I'm trying to find the AL1706 Acer 17" but i'm not finding anything on it really.

Acer doesn't have it listed on there website (and if you can find it, send me a link).

All i know is i've got a rather HIGH quality CRT 19" and my AL1951 Acer LCD litterly makes that monitor look like garbage. Mind you i have my AL1951 setup on a DVI connection (it's a TRUE DVI lcd) and if i use a VGA connector, it'll seriously degrade the quality, but still look better.

I stayed away from LCDs for so long, this is actually the first lcd i was in love with.

Course the Dell 30" 3007fpw is omg amazing.

swimtech · Jul 30, 2006, 11:45 PM

Newer LCD displays grab your eyeballs with their brightness (sometimes overbearing...) and crisp clarity. CRTs age slowly, almost unnoticed, until you put it side by side with a new unit. How old is your CRT?

Randomletters · Jul 30, 2006, 11:47 PM

I linked to Neweggs page in my first post heres the specs:

Brand Acer
Model AL1706b
Cabinet Color Black
Display
Panel TFT LCD
Screen Size 17"
Widescreen No
Display Type SXGA
Maximum Resolution 1280x1024
Recommended Resolution 1280x1024
Viewing Angle 140°(H) / 140°(V)
Pixel Pitch 0.264mm
Display Colours 16.2 Million
Brightness 270 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Response Time 12ms
Connectivity
Input Video Compatibility Analog RGB
Connectors D-Sub
D-Sub 1
DVI No
Power
Power Supply 100-240V
Power Consumption =37W
Convenience
Adjustable Stand Tilt Adjustments
Built in TV Tuner No
Built in Speakers No
Dimensions
Dimensions (W×H×D) 14.8" x 15.5" x 7.2"
Weight 9.5 lbs.
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3-Year parts and labor limited warranty

Randomletters · Jul 30, 2006, 11:56 PM

Swimtech the crt is a few years old not sure on the exact age though. Im sort of used to the lcds brightness now and to my eyes the crt seems to be back to almost normal.

swimtech · Jul 31, 2006, 12:03 AM

Yeah, that's normal...

I routinely turn down the brightness a notch on my laptop's LCD except when in a well lit room - it's just harsh otherwise, but sometimes you want that capability, especially in games or video...

As a comparison, look around the room you're in and note the contrast and color levels of objects in real life, then look at your computer screen of choice in comparison - the one closest to real life wins in my book...

Jul 30, 2006, 08:40 PM	#1
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	Acer 17" AL1706 LCD Monitor Just picked one up for REALLY cheap, So cheap I didnt even bother reading up on em heh. I was going to run dual screen along side my 17" Samtron flat screen but the color difference batween them is like night and day the lcd is so vivid ( though a bit bright ) and the crt is so eh. I do like the space of having two monitors so i think ill continue using em anyway anyone else have one of these ultra budget lcds? (Newegg has em for $150US ) __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jul 30, 2006, 10:03 PM	Thread Starter #2
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	hmm the crt looks foggy in comparison now, I have the lcd hooked up straight vga and the crt on the dvi/vga adapter. Could that have something to do with the foggyness or you think its always been there and the lcd comparicon brought it out more? __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jul 30, 2006, 11:45 PM	#4
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	Newer LCD displays grab your eyeballs with their brightness (sometimes overbearing...) and crisp clarity. CRTs age slowly, almost unnoticed, until you put it side by side with a new unit. How old is your CRT? __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Jul 30, 2006, 11:47 PM	Thread Starter #5
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	I linked to Neweggs page in my first post heres the specs: Brand Acer Model AL1706b Cabinet Color Black Display Panel TFT LCD Screen Size 17" Widescreen No Display Type SXGA Maximum Resolution 1280x1024 Recommended Resolution 1280x1024 Viewing Angle 140°(H) / 140°(V) Pixel Pitch 0.264mm Display Colours 16.2 Million Brightness 270 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio 500:1 Response Time 12ms Connectivity Input Video Compatibility Analog RGB Connectors D-Sub D-Sub 1 DVI No Power Power Supply 100-240V Power Consumption =37W Convenience Adjustable Stand Tilt Adjustments Built in TV Tuner No Built in Speakers No Dimensions Dimensions (W×H×D) 14.8" x 15.5" x 7.2" Weight 9.5 lbs. Warranty Manufacturer Warranty 3-Year parts and labor limited warranty __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jul 30, 2006, 11:56 PM	Thread Starter #6
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 52	Swimtech the crt is a few years old not sure on the exact age though. Im sort of used to the lcds brightness now and to my eyes the crt seems to be back to almost normal. __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Jul 31, 2006, 12:03 AM	#7
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 122 System Specs	Yeah, that's normal... I routinely turn down the brightness a notch on my laptop's LCD except when in a well lit room - it's just harsh otherwise, but sometimes you want that capability, especially in games or video... As a comparison, look around the room you're in and note the contrast and color levels of objects in real life, then look at your computer screen of choice in comparison - the one closest to real life wins in my book... __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.