With 3000:1 contrast ratio and 1680x1050 supported resolution

Oct 25, 2007 14:46 GMT  ·  By

Having a 2- or 3-monitor setup is quite an important issue for a large number of users, especially those whose lines of work require them to handle large amounts of documents, multiple images and software applications, etc. in the same time. And this is the reason why the people over at Envision came up with the G2016wa model, a device whose features (very high supported resolution and contrast ratio) and affordable price tag make it a very good choice for professionals and normal users alike.

The monitor features a TFT Active Matrix LCD, with a 20-inch diagonal size, special diagonal hard coating (3H) and a special anti-glare treatment. Furthermore, the viewing area is quite a "generous" one, namely around 433.4x270.9mm, as well as some other interesting features, as for example a 300 cd/m2 brightness level, 16:10 aspect ratio, 16.7-million colors, a 5-ms response time, the aforementioned 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 160-degree vertical and horizontal viewing angles.

The device supports quite a wide range of resolutions, namely 1024x768@60/70/75Hz, 1280x1024@60/75Hz, 1680x1050@60Hz, but the manufacturers recommend just the 720x400@70Hz, 640x480@60/75Hz, 800x600@60/75Hz to be used on a daily basis. However, the monitor is also 720p/1080i compatible, which means that it can be hooked up to a next-gen DVD player as well.

And since we're on the subject of connectors, it's worth mentioning the fact that the PC monitor from Envision features a DVI-D (TMDS) connector with HDCP (another reason why the display can double as an LCD TV unit), as well as VGA. Furthermore, the device also features an audio connector, used by its built-in 1 W speakers.

Quite surprisingly, despite of its advanced features, the 2016wa 20-inch widescreen desktop monitor from Envision is relatively affordable, retailing for around 250 US dollars, a decent price tag, that will most likely appeal to not so "pro" users as well.

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