Acer

The Acer H213H is an LCD computer monitor, perfect for use within your Digital Audio Workspace. I like this monitor a lot not only because of it's crystal clear picture, but also because of it's rectangular shape, which is perfect for viewing Pro Tools windows. I don't own this monitor at home since I work on a laptop, but I work with a producer who has a home studio where he's got two of these going at once. They really are the perfect monitors for monitoring Pro Tools, especially when you have two to view both the mix and edit windows at the same time. I can't say that I know all that much about the specifications of this monitor other than it has a great picture, is widescreen, and is indeed an LCD monitor. Even if you weren't going to use this for your DAW or Pro Tools, it's still a great overall computer monitor since it's the nice size of 21.5" and doesn't cost too much money at all. I will however, focus on the use of this monitor within a DAW, as that's where I think this monitor can be really useful for those making music with computers. The monitor doesn't really have too many added features, although it does also have built in speakers which is kinda cool if you never need them. I can see the Acer H213H being used in both professional and home studios and is the perfect substitution for those who don't want to spend more money on an Apple Cinema display. In my opinion, the Acer H213H looks just as good and will cost a good amount less. All who are putting together a DAW or computer rig in general should definitely consider the Acer H213H as a low cost, high quality option for an LCD computer monitor.

The Acer AL1715 MS is an LCD computer monitor that I have used for monitoring Pro Tools sessions. I believe the size of the monitors is 17' and I also think that it comes in a few different sizes. In terms of characteristics, the make up is pretty simple as far as computer monitors go as it has basic controls on the panel. While the size of this particular model isn't all that huge, it is definitely enough for monitoring Pro Tools sessions in my home studio and I actually have it running up in tandem with another monitor so I can have the editing and mixing windows on separate monitors. The picture comes in quite clear and would definitely be suitable beyond using it for what I use it for and is also perfect for watching movies on as the picture is great. Everything can be seen clearly and since it is an LCD monitor is has that special look to it that you could not achieve with lesser types of monitors. Beyond that the picture is great there isn't too much more to say about the monitor as it does its job well and I never have any problems with it. As long as you don't drop it and you treat it properly, I don't see why the Acer AL1715 MS couldn't last a really long time. The price of the Acer AL1715 MS is definitely above average in terms of computer monitors and for this reason I would say that this is a very good deal. However, please keep in mind that it seems that computer monitors just keep getting better and cheaper and within a short amount of time the Acer AL1715 MS may no longer be a great deal. I would encourage those interested in the Acer AL1715 MS to shop around as you never know if there is a better deal out there as this is a constantly changing market.