Published: Friday 30th October, 2009 | Author: Parm Mann
Products: T230H
Companies: Acer (All Acer content)
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The 23in display, pictured below, is Acer's first standalone multi-touch solution, and it's designed to let the user make the most of the "touch qualities of Windows 7". For those itching to put multi-touch computing to the test, the T230H will offer full support for Windows 7's complete range of gestures - including the likes of rotate, flip and pinch.
For those more concerned about image quality, the T230H utilises a TN panel but finds itself equipped with a pretty decent spec - consisting of a full-HD 1,920x1,080 resolution, a 2ms response time, and a quoted contrast ratio of 80,000:1.
Interested? It should be available right about now, priced at €349 (roughly £315). Acer's complete specification is listed below.
| Display Size | 58cm (23in) Wide, Full HD, 510x287mm |
|---|---|
| Panel Technology | TN + Film |
| Resolution | 1,920 X 1,080 @ 60Hz |
| Pixel pitch | 0.265 mm |
| PPI | 96 |
| Horizontal frequency | 30KHz - 80KHz |
| Vertical frequency | 55Hz-75Hz |
| Contrast Ratio | 80,000:1 |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m2 |
| Response rate | 2 ms |
| Colours | 16.7M (6 bit + HiFRC) |
| NTSC Colour situation | 72% |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Viewing Angle CR 5:1 | 176° / 176° |
| Viewing angle CR 10:1 | 160° / 160° |
| Tilt / Swivel / Pivot / Height Adjustment | Tilt: -5°/15° Swivel: Yes Pivot: No Height Adjustment: Yes 110 mm |
| Wall-mount (VESA) | 100 x 100 mm |
| Kensington Lock Support | Yes |
| Connections | Analog (VGA), Digital (HDMI + DVI with HDCP), USB for Touch function, Internal Power supply |
| Net Weight | 8.5Kg |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 567.3 x 404 x 216.9 mm |
| Power Consumption | Energy Star On: 35.5W, Stand By: 0.89W, Off: 0.75W |
| MTBF Hours | 50,000hr/25°C |
| Compliance & Approvals | ISO 13406-2, TUV-GS, FCC-B, CE, MPRII |
| Manufacturers Guarantee | 3 Years bring-in service |
| Chasis Color | Black |
| Free Accessories | European, UK or Swiss power cables. VGA and DVI cables, Speaker and USB cables |
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It's a TN panel, therefore I'll pass.
And I can't see the point in multitouch (or any touch at all) in a bog-standard upright monitor. You'd need it right in front of you, and 23" at 1920x1080 in your face isn't going to be much use.Quote
Depends, of course, how far the monitor is away from you. My 2407wfp is attached to an excellent Ergotron so it can actually come down to table-level, but I appreciate that doesn't represent the average user. (Yet.)Quote
Don't agree, Gav. Even on an upright monitor, I see touch being useful for various things (IE not just photos).
I wasn't implying touch was any use for photos. I think you need something more delicate than a big finger. :D
Just that I couldn't use it, as I do edit photos a lot, so with its TN panel it would be useless to me.
Depends, of course, how far the monitor is away from you. My 2407wfp is attached to an excellent Ergotron so it can actually come down to table-level, but I appreciate that doesn't represent the average user. (Yet.)
Get right up close to your 24". Close enough so your forearm is almost parallel to the monitor (if you're stretching you won't be able to use the monitor for more than 5 min due to the weight of your arm). Don't you think that's a bit too close?
They have uses, but more when you take them off the stand and mount them to a wall somewhere. Someone is going to come out with a cracking idea to utilise the technology on a day-to-day basis (much like the Eee PC)... but I can't see the use for this particular model beyond gimmick. Neither do Acer by the looks of it, as the product release would be drooling PR otherwise. It's just aimed at my ICT Coordinator who has an eye for all things shiny... then thinks up a use for them later.Quote
Only use i can really see for this is if it had one of those mini PCs which can fix to the vesa mounts on it then put it in the kitchen or something.Quote
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