Acer Broadens Consumer LCD Offering with New xSeries Displays; New Display Series Provides Performance, Versatility and Value for Media Lovers
Building its tradition of delivering innovative products to the mainstream market, Acer America Corporation, one of the leading worldwide suppliers of IT solutions, today unveiled a line of LCD monitors, targeted at performance and value-focused consumers. The xSeries of displays represents the latest offerings in the Acer LCD product group ideal for multimedia, gaming and video applications, offering more value, versatility and high-performance to consumers.
The new xSeries line includes the high-performing 17-inch x171s and the 19-inch x191sd LCD displays. Widescreen offerings include the 19-inch x191Wsd, the 22-inch x221Wsd, and the 24-inch x241Wsd. The widescreen models offer more screen real-estate to manage multiple applications, increased multimedia details for gamers, and top-notch features which ensure high-definition visual qualities.
The xSeries displays are feature-rich, and Microsoft Windows Vista certified, ensuring the displays are equally matched to the performance standards of Microsoft’s new operating system. Individual features of the xSeries displays include:
x171s
- 1280×1024 Native Resolution
- 300 cd/m2 Typical Brightness
- 700:1 Contrast Ratio
- 8 Millisecond Response Times
- 140 degree (H) x 130 degree (V) Viewing Angles
x191sd
- 1280×1024 Native Resolution
- 300 cd/m2 Typical Brightness
- 700:1 Contrast Ratio
- 8 Millisecond Response Times
- 150 degree (H) x 135 degree (V) Viewing Angles
x191Wsd
- 1440×900 Native Resolution
- 300 cd/m2 Typical Brightness
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- 5 Millisecond Response Times
- 160 degree (H) x 160 degree (V) Viewing Angles
x221Wsd
- 1680×1050 Native Resolution
- 300 cd/m2 Typical Brightness
- 800:1 Contrast Ratio
- 5 Millisecond Response Times
- 160 degree (H) x 160 degree (V) Viewing Angles
X241Wsd
- 1920×1200 Native Resolution
- 400 cd/m2 Typical Brightness
- 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 5 Millisecond Response Times
- 160 degree (H) x 160 degree (V) Viewing Angles
Pricing
The Acer xSeries displays are available at various retailers and Acer authorized resellers throughout North America. Pricing starts at $179.99 for the x171s, $199.99 for the x191sd, $189.99 for the x191Wsd, $279.99 for the x221Wsd, and $599.99 for the x241Wsd.
Service and Support
The Acer xSeries displays come with a standard three-year parts and labor limited warranty. Additionally, all Acer displays are backed by toll-free service and support. Online support is available at http://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. Acer ranks as the world’s No. 4 branded PC vendor, designing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. Since spinning-off its manufacturing operation, Acer has focused on globally marketing its brand-name products: mobile and desktop PCs, servers, LCD monitors and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Acer’s unique Channel Business Model is instrumental in the company’s continued success. The model encourages partners and suppliers to collaborate in a winning formula of supply-chain management, allowing Acer to provide customers with fresh technologies, competitive pricing, and quality service. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,300 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries. Estimated revenue for 2006 is US$11.31 billion. Please visit http://www.acer.com/us.
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