Buy.com - Acer X233Hbid 23" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 40000:1 (DC), 1920x1080, DVI, HDMI

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Value	4.9
Performance	4.8
Ease of Use	4.8
Overall Satisfaction	4.8

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5 of 5 No Brainer Sweet! 12/12/2009
Allen from Edgewater, Florida

Hook up the cabling, turn on the power, and then prepare to enjoy a great product. It's as simp;e as that. I had to make no manuel adjustments at all. The picture is clear and sharp. Due to it's size it appears almost too bright, but I have found that keeping a small soft light off to the side of it helps my eyes to handle it just fine.

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4.7 of 5 Everything as Advertised, Super fast delivery! 7/15/2009
Bill B. from West haven, CT

Work's great, crystal clear and sharp as a tack, great gaming display, CAD works fine; 'Plug and Play' and play and play... internal control's a little confusing at first; happiness is buying through Buy.com. thank you.

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5 of 5 Great Widescreen! 7/11/2009
Jared from Salt Lake City

I love everything except is doesn't have the ability to raise up or lower on the pedestal.

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5 of 5 brilliant 7/7/2009
Leland from Memphis TN

This monitor uses less energy than comparable items, has excellent controls and out-of-the-box color settings, has VGA, DVI, and HDMI.... what more could you want? I'm using it as a bedroom television connected to a media center extender, and COULDN'T be more thrilled!

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1 of 5 It was really bad 6/25/2009
from Gainesivlle, FL

This item broke in 3 months. This is really bad

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4.7 of 5 Great widescreen that won't break the bank 6/22/2009
BT from Camden, SC

This is my first widescreen which is replacing a $600 'letterbox' 19" Sony. While the Sony is technically brighter, you can't beat the enormity of this 23" widescreen. My only complaint is one dead pixel, but it is on the 4th column from the edge of the right side, so it's hardly noticable...not hardly worth crating it back up over. Incredible value for this size of monitor.

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5 of 5 Great display! 6/12/2009
James from West Palm, FL

It replaces my 24" SOYO which has a bad power supply. One thing learned is that 1080p means 1080 pixels vertical. Kind of miss the extra 120 pixels of the 1920 x 1200 of the SOYO. Not a whole lot bigger than my BENQ 22" at 1680 x 1050. (The Acer is actually physically smaller vertically than the 22" BENQ by about a 1/2 inch) Works great and haven't even used the control panel yet ...

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5 of 5 Great gaming monitor 5/27/2009
Greg from Rochester, NY

Amazing monitor, I highly recommend it. I bought from Buy.com because it looks like people have successfully returned monitors with dead pixels to them in the past, but mine didn't have any. Fallout 3 and L4D look great!

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4 of 5 "Oh my god it's awesome!!!!!!!" 5/10/2009
from New York

After using this product for more than 1 month: Pros: 5 ms response time (not bad, but fast moving objects flicker), black pixels are not very dark and white pixels are too bright, mine has no dead pixels, HD resolution, normal price for this quality. Cons: The outer plastic material this monitor is made of (frame and back side) is probably the lowest quality I've ever seen. It doesn't feel solid unlike other screens I use. The screen menu control is not easy to interact with. Blue power light is distracting (I used a black sticker to cover it). No height adjustment, I put some books under it for now. And no swivel. I bought it for its HD resolution + size + price, not the quality. I am not sure how long it will last. Overall it might be worth buying for average users.

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5 of 5 Most excellent monitor!!!! 5/5/2009
from brooklyn, ny

Extremely fast shipping. Very good value. No problem with set up. I'm basically very bad with putting thing together--had no problems. It worked right out of the box. This the second Acer monitor I've bought from Buy.com (19 inch). I'm very happy with them. This is not the only item I've bought from them. They have good selection and good values. Thank you.

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5 of 5 Great Monitor 5/4/2009
Tom Massey from Lebanon, NJ

This monitor is terrific, now I need a new high end computer to connect it to! Catch 22 situation here! Buy it, it is worth every cent!

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5 of 5 Fantastic Value!!!Outstanding Service!!! 4/25/2009
Steve Bell from Sahuarita, AZ

I have had the opportunity to purchase several items from Buy.com and, without exception, I have been pleased both with the items and quick and easy ordering and fast delivery. I ordered this Acer 23 inch monitor on a Saturday with standard (free) shipping and it arrived the next Thursday. It was easy to set up. The stand was (literally) a snap to install. I was, and still am, not totally used to the wide aspect ratio, but the clarity and overall quality of the monitor is exceptional. Thanks again, Buy.com for a great buying experience.

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4.7 of 5 For the money can't be beat.... 4/20/2009
Mark from Flagstaff, AZ

Overall this is a great monitor. Amazing price for a 1920x1080 display with HDMI. I've had the monitor for over a month now and I've been using it for video editing. The color is great. Very vivid and true to life. For this price you can't expect a lot of extras like speakers, memory reader slots, USB ports, etc. and you need to be aware of that going in. But for those of you who buy a monitor for the monitor and not some all in one this is a tremendous value. I am very impressed with this monitor and would recommend it to others. I have noticed a very quiet humming if it is very quiet when I am working with it. It might drive you nuts, but it seems to be common at a very low level. A lot quieter than the 26" Vizio monitor I use at work. If you want a low price, no frills, quality display then don't pass up on this model!

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5 of 5 Feels Good 4/18/2009
MichaelD from Blossvale NY

Feels good to sit down at this monitor. Great size, great colors, easy setup etc. Buy.com delivered fast and efficiently as usual. I had to give overall satisfaction a 4 just because I had one dead pixel :)

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5 of 5 Pleased with clarity of color 4/17/2009
from Blanco, TX

This is my first LCD monitor, so didn't know what to expect. I like the large screen and the clarity of color. It did, however, arrive with a couple of either dead pixels or small chips on the screen. This doesn't seem to affect anything, so haven't went to the trouble of sending it back. Overall, I'm pleased with my switch from CRT to LCD.

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5 of 5 Great monitor 4/16/2009
1OldChief from Adkins TX

I purchased this monitor to replace my old 17" and what a difference! Everything fits on the screen and the picture is very nice. The monitor has no dead pixels and I see no bleed through lighting. The base attached very easily and it seems stable enough for my use. The monitor even comes with all the necessary cables. Buy.com is very efficient in their shipping department. I received the monitor in three days, even though normal shipping was used. I recommend this monitor to anyone moving up to a wide screen. The quality for the money is unbeatable.

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5 of 5 It's a fine monitor 4/14/2009
Dan from Hill Country, TX

A larger monitor might have been better for my needs (instead of a wider screen), but it's great for racing games that I play on my PC.

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5 of 5 The catch is, there is no catch 4/13/2009
Michelle from Waco, TX

I am so happy I bought this monitor. This is a great value. It says you can even hook it up to a blue-ray player or HD cable box with the included HDMI cables but I haven't tried that yet. I've been using it for work, gaming, and watching my instant Netflix movies on. It's great. Clear, crisp picture. It didn't take but 2 days to arrive so don't bother with expedited shipping. It didn't take 10 minutes to set up and most of that was crawling under the table to hook the cables up. Plug and play all the way, didn't need the disk that came with it. You can't adjust the height but that hardly matters considering how huge the monitor is. I only wish I'd bought it sooner! You won't find a better deal for the money.

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5 of 5 Awesome display for the price. 4/13/2009
Mr. J from Los Angeles, CA

I literally ordered this on a wednesday and got it the next day. Was really surprised on how fast it got to me since I got free shipping. The display looks great. I would highly recommend it to everyone. This was a great buy. Don't even think twice.

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5 of 5 Excellent Purchase 4/12/2009
Jeff W. from Garner, NC

Excellent monitor. No dead pixels, crisp, vibrant colors. Great value for the money. Shipping arrived in 2 days (no extra charge). Overall, I could not be happier with this purchase. I highly recommend this monitor and Buy.com for the prices and fast shipping.

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5 of 5 BUY, BUY, BUY!!! 4/9/2009
Nkosi B. from Jamaica, NY

I bought this monitor solely because I needed the screen real estate for school projects. I use Adobe products(Photoshop, Indesign, Dreamweaver) a lot. This was more than I expected. I even played a few games of Fifa 09(PS3) on it. Just beautiful. I watched last night's episode of LOST on it also. I felt as though I was on the island with them. :D If you're on the fence about buying this monitor, BUY IT!!! You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain. Just look at the other comments. All 5 stars except for a few losers who can't open a box and push a plug into a wall. By the way, this is the first time I ever wrote a review for a product I bought online. It's that good.

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5 of 5 This Monitor Rocks! 4/7/2009
Redneck from Pocono Mountains, PA

I bought this monitor to use in my office as a TV with a H/D cable box after shopping for one off and on for the past six months. When it arrived I set it up and connected it with the included HDMI cable and it was up and running in a matter of minutes. The picture is crisp and clear and for the money I definitely don't think you can go wrong! Not only that, I ordered it late Saturday night and it arrived before noon on Tuesday!

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5 of 5 Fantastic Monitor 4/6/2009
Sugar from MN

This monitor has the best picture of any monitor I have ever seen,and I have seen lots. The screen is an impressive size,and wows all who see it. This item shipped well with no pixel loss. The quality surpasses monitors twice the price.

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4.7 of 5 Incredible monitor 4/6/2009
Hellspice from Knoxville, TN

This hi-def no-glare widescreen monitor is excellent, certainly lives up to the technical specs, and is certified for Windows Vista and earlier. Replacing a Sony monitor, this is the first 'off-brand' computer device I've ever purchased, but hide the name and judge performance and this monitor ranks higher than anything you compare it with; let your worries stop now and buy it. All cables (HDMI, DVI, VGA), manuals, and setup CD (though not needed) are all included. I've had zero problems, setup was plug and play, and working in front of a 1920x1080 Windows desktop is nothing short of bliss.

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5 of 5 Bigger than expected, but in a good way 4/4/2009
wieg from California

Jumping from 17 to 23 inches made the monitor seem too big at first. Now I can't live without the extra screen space. Only issue I had was a weird screen artifact using quicktime. But once I downloaded and installed the monitor's drivers, it went away. No issues since. Works great in XP and Linux.

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4.7 of 5 Good Buy 4/2/2009
Chaz from Austin Tx

I bought based on reviews here and CNET & Amazon. I used the 5 day shipping and got it in 5 days (counting the WEEKEND). I had to upgrade my video driver - but it looks gorgeous. Took me a while to get the brightness down to an acceptable level. This replaced my 21 inch CRT. Great screen to watch Hulu videos on.

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5 of 5 Great monitor 3/31/2009
Jason from washington

Got my monitor a couple weeks ago. Monitor came very quickly shipping from california to me here in washington state. buy.com shipping has always been very quick and cheap for me. the monitor is a great step up from what i was using and i am loving the high def capabilities and how clear everything is. for the price i got the monitor at this has been a great buy. definitely recommend this as a cheap but very nice purchase for a 23 inch monitor.

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5 of 5 Excellent 3/28/2009
from York, PA

This LCD performs well, great color, large enough to provide a view of an entire page. I would purchase this again.

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5 of 5 Fantastic monitor - fantastic experience 3/25/2009
from Bloomington, IL

I am not normally one to write reviews, but I had to give great Kudos to buy.com. The monitors were better than described on their website and the service was nothing short of incredible. I ordered very late at night on Monday night, they were delivered by noon on Wednesday. I've never had an on-line purchase go this smooth, be exactly what I expected and be a great value to boot. Way to go Buy.com.

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5 of 5 NOTHING better for the money--this is the one you 3/23/2009
Leland from Corinth MS

I bought this last week, chose budget (free) shipping--and even so, I got it 48 hours after ordering. I have it plugged into my laptop in bedroom, configured as a second display, and I keep vista media center maximized in it. I watch lots of video, including HD, on it and it never fails to looks FANTASTIC regardless of ambient light. With all the lights off it's not too bright, and with broad daylight in the room it still looks bright, crisp, and defined. It looks INCREDIBLE, and is very frugal with power--automatically going into standby mode quickly. FULL HD-1920x1080. Looks as good/better than same size HDTVs--only lacks the tuner. HONESTLY--Nothing better at this size, at any price. You will NOT find another deal like this that has 3 connection choices--including HDMI!! Plug in a blue ray player, satellite receiver, etc, and use it as an additional television. (BTW--23" is the same vieweable widescreen area as a standard 27" television, which is what I am using this to replace and save energy)

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5 of 5 Excellent Monitor 3/23/2009
hk from Old Bridge, NJ

Pro: Great resolution, great shipping from buy.com and great performance. I am using HDMI input and works great. Very light weight too. Cons: Stand is too small, height adjustment would have been a plus.

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5 of 5 Great Value! 3/23/2009
Home Office User from Pittsburgh, PA

Great value for money and super fast shipping! Best value I could find any place on the web (or retail), so I assume that the inventory will eventually run out. Product works great right out of the box. I highly recommend this monitor. Be sure to adjust the tilt angle for optimum viewing once you get it going.

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5 of 5 Great product! Shipped quickly. 3/23/2009
from Illinois

This is a really great product, especially for the price! It's very light and easy to install. I also liked that it has high resolution and a tilt feature. Defaults were super bright so I had to turn it down a little bit. I didn't pay for overnight delivery but it arrived the next day.

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5 of 5 So Far, It's Great! 3/22/2009
Paige from Rochester, NY

I have had this monitor for almost two whole days now, and I have zero complaints. The screen is easy to read, the brightness and colors are very good, and the extra space compared to my previous monitor (17" CRT) is fantastic. I should have done this sooner! This monitor is very easy to install, I was up and running in less than 10 minutes after it arrived. Great value for the price ... I used the $30 off by signing up for the Buy.com credit card, so the whole thing cost $160 plus a little more for shipping, and it arrived 2 business days after I ordered it. So ... it is a perfect 5 out of 5!

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4 of 5 Good but not blown away. 3/22/2009
Charlie from Lawrenceville, GA

Good product, does everything advertised. Expected to be blown away by the picture and was disappointed. The picture just doesn't pop out at you. Buy.com did a great job as usual. Delivery was quicker than expected, the set was in good condition, and the price was fantastic.

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5 of 5 wow 3/21/2009
rell43 from camden nj

Flawless out of the box bonus cables including hdmi. Ordered 3/11/09 shipped 3/12/09 recieved 3/13/09. As always thanks BUY!!!

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5 of 5 Acer 23 3/21/2009
from New England

It's great. I love it. It is the second Acer monitor I've owned and so far so good. The only reason I got rid of the first one is because I wanted this one, larger. And I am impressed with the size and clarity. No complaints from me. It was plug & play. I didn't have to install any drivers or anything. It was very easy to put the stand on it. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a large monitor.

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5 of 5 Buy it now....while you still can! 3/20/2009
from annapolis, md

Unbelievable value, if you're like me you're wondering "Whats the catch?" There is no catch. It is huge, lightweight, and beautiful. The contrast is great for gaming and graphics. In love, thanks buy.com!

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5 of 5 Very happy 3/17/2009
Hung Dang from Sacramento, CA

Work perfect out of box, included HDMI cable, easy to set-up. Manual shows audio in and USB in/out but Monitor doesn't but I don't need these. Fast delivery from Buy.com, I love it.

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5 of 5 Great value 3/16/2009
from indiana

I have had this 23" acer for less than a month now and i love it. its a great value, the only thing that i had to get adjust to is the size, i went from a 19" 4:3 to this huge 23" widescreen.

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5 of 5 An awesome monitor 3/15/2009
from Saint Peter, MN

This is a great monitor, plug and play, easily adjustable (I set it to 'cool'), great value. For 23 inches and 1080p under $200 this probably sets the new standard. And the price is still going down! No dead pixels, HDMI DVI and VGA with the cords included. The only thing that isn't wonderful is the stand, it is adequate but could be sturdier. Buy.com also shipped really quickly, about 52 hours from order to arrival.

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5 of 5 Excellent monitor 3/15/2009
Richard from Chicago, Illinois

Beautiful display, no dead pixels, very good detail. At 1920x1080, excellent monitor for the price. I'm pairing it with my new Mac Mini (2009) and it works great together. Energy and power off management is automatically synchronized with the Mini. Another reason for choosing this monitor is the elegant matte-flat black/dark grey frame that doesn't reflect light back to the eye. I can't stand the recent trend of shiny black plastic monitor frames that look awfully gaudy. This one looks elegant. Finally I was impressed that the X233H has TCO'03 approval and label to prove it. It may not mean much to many, but it should. This monitor is approved by the worldwide Swedish standards for very low and safe radiation levels and other user friendly features and requirements. Check around and you'll see very few monitors show that they've met the TCO'03 safety standards, even among Acer monitors.

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5 of 5 Acer x233hbid widescreen 3/14/2009
patrick from NC

with $30 discount using Buy.com visa card, I paid 160 for this monitor. Very happy. Delivered within 2 days. Monitor is large but compact, leave a lot of desktop real-estate. Bright and easy to hook up, plug and play thing. No dead pixel. Big bang for the buck. I strongly recommend it. Have HMDI port to hook to my dvd to watch movie. Great picture.

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5 of 5 Very Nice 3/9/2009
from Denver. CO

No dead pixels on arrival. Received in two days. I bought this for a second monitor to my laptop and it was plug and play quality is very nice using the vga connection so I'm sure it has more potential. The screen is really bright and when using on photos this is nice, however it can be too bright for other applications but the touch controls are easy to use to change the brightness. I will be buying another one to have more monitor space.

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5 of 5 Great Monitor 3/6/2009
from Greensburg, PA

I just purchased the Acer 23" and it looks great. It was plug and play right out of the box. There is no dead pixels. You cannot beat the price 159.99 delivered. This price reflects the -30.00 discount if you open buy.com credit card. I highly recommend this monitor and dealing with Buy.com. It took only 2 days to receive the monitor after purchase. The whole buying experience was the best, and the monitor works great.

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5 of 5 Great value for the money 3/1/2009
from Farmington, CT

I couldn't be happier with this monitor. No dead pixels. Very sharp - even with VGA input. Nice tilt option. Perfect size for the home office. No visible light bleed from the edges of the screen. Out of the box the brightness was a bit much but a few quick and easy adjustments gave a very pleasing picture. A great monitor for under $200. Definitely recommended.

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Acer X233Hbid 23" Widescreen LCD Monitor - 40000:1 (DC), 1920x1080, DVI, HDMI - ET.VX3HP.002