Reviews of the Planar PX212M
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CNET Review
The Good: Good image quality; highly adjustable; composite and S-Video inputs; picture-in-picture; all cables included.
The Bad: Expensive; no cable-feed system.
The Bottom Line: Planar's pricey PX212M delivers solid image quality and a useful array of multimedia and connectivity options to users who need a large display.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 55679 other Monitors reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Planar Systems, Inc.
Part number: 997-2683-00
General
- Display Type Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
- Width 19 in
- Depth 8.7 in
- Height 16.5 in
- Weight 20.3 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Diagonal Size 21.3 in
- Viewable Size 21.3 in
- Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.27 mm
- Max Resolution 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Max Sync Rate (V x H) 85 Hz x 91.1 KHz
- Response Time 8 ms
- Controls / Adjustments Input select, Contrast, Color temperature, Brightness, H/V position, Volume, Saturation, Sharpness
- Display Positions Adjustments Pivot (rotation)
- Display Screen Coating Anti-glare
- Video Output None
- Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
- Features Picture in picture
Image
- Display (projector) image aspect ratio 4:3
- Image brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
- Max horizontal view angle 178
- Max vertical view angle 178
Video Input
- Analog video signal Composite video, RGB, S-Video
- Digital video standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type Speaker(s) - Integrated
Input Device
- Input device type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x S-video input - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Composite video input - RCA
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Operational power consumption 60 Watt
- Operational power consumption (standby) 4 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x VGA cable, 1 x Video cable, 1 x DVI cable, 1 x Audio cable, 1 x S-Video cable
- Mounting Kit Optional
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Pivot Pro, Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Replacement - 3 years - Shipment - response time: 2 day(s)
Compliances
- Compliant Standards VESA DPMS, CSA, UL, CE, TUV GS, FCC Class B certified
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