Acer SB230 Bbix 23" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Ultra-Thin Zero Frame Monitor with AMD Radeon FREESYNC Technology - 1ms | 75Hz Refresh (HDMI & VGA Ports)

Comment

When my Acer SB230 arrived it was hard for me to believe that there was actually a monitor inside the box. Im so used to the big, heavy, clunky monitors of the past that it seemed far too light. It was well packaged and came protected by a clamshell foam insert which was inserted into a thick, form-fitting box. Everything that was supposed to be in the box was there. The only thing I wished they would have included is an HDMI cable. They did include a VGA cable but I wasnt about to spend money on a monitor and then not get the best picture possible by using the VGA input — so I purchased an HDMI cable locally. Assembly Time Putting the monitor together was simple and took less than 5-minutes. The hardest part was removing the clear coat protection tape that they used on the stand and bottom edge of the bezel. Pros: Lightweight, sleek and ultra-modern looking — makes other monitors look fat. Outstanding image quality, everything is sharp and clear. The brightness of the monitor right out of the box is perfect. I didnt adjust a single thing. No dead pixels anywhere on the screen. Non-skid rubber feet do a great job of holding the monitor in place. The monitor, though extremely thin, is surprisingly strong and durable. The thin bezel frame that surrounds the screen is hardly noticeable and practically disappears in a darkened room. Has the ability to tilt backward 15 to 20 degrees — just be sure and grab the monitor at the top-center and bottom-center when you adjust it. Cons: A few minor ones. No DVI-D connection. No HDMI cable included. (They should have skipped the VGA and provided an HDMI cable.) It doesnt have the ability to adjust vertically. (The height though, seems to be perfect with 3-3/4" of space under the monitor.) They have put the adjustment controls underneath the bottom right-hand side of the monitor. However, now that I have used it for a few days, Im glad the controls are under the monitor. Sure, having them there isnt as convenient but the result is a much sleeker look. Which I think is what Acer wanted to accomplish. Its also a plus not to have the "power on" light constantly shining at me. By the way, its barely visible under the monitor and when lit is a nice dark shade of blue. ************** My Decision Process I spent a lot of time reading hundreds of reviews by Amazon customers on what they thought of their purchase. And though I considered other brands and comparable models (HP, BenQ, ViewSonic, Sceptre, LG, Samsung, ASUS) each time I came back to Acer. In the end, my decision came down to either the Acer SB220Q or the Acer SB230. I chose the SB230 because it had a larger screen (23" vs 21.5") and faster access time (1 ms access time vs 4 ms for the SB220Q). I also wanted a slightly larger monitor because my vision, while okay, isnt great. At the same time, space on my desktop is at a premium and anything larger would have been unwieldy. All things considered, I am very happy with my choice. A Sad Day The Acer SB230 replaced my dearly beloved ViewSonic VX2235wm - a 22-inch monitor which finally bit the dust after many years of faithful service. Dumping it in the trash today was a lot harder than I thought it would be. In its time, it was a great monitor. Thats why I came oh so close to buying a Viewsonic. ADDED: 1/8/19 I dont understand how anyone could give the SB230 a "One-Star" review. Either the other reviewer got a "lemon" or he is using the VGA cable to connect to the monitor. (Dont.) An HDMI cable and a decent video card will make a world of difference in the picture quality. Im running an old Dell 980 Optiplex with an I7 quad-core processor, 16gb of ram, an Nvidia GT610 video card and the picture on my monitor is stunning! I just watched an NBA basketball game and I felt like I was sitting courtside. It doesnt get much better than that — unless youre at the game.

Show more

Comment

0:00 0:00 This video is not intended for all audiences. What date were you born? January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916 1915 1914 1913 1912 1911 1910 1909 1908 1907 1906 1905 1904 1903 1902 1901 1900 Submit Adobe Flash Player is required to watch this video. Install Flash Player Very good-looking design, thin (but not ultra-thin) screen borders. Picture is crystal clear, sharp, ultra vibrant colours. Has several modes, good for wathing movies or playing games. In black screen there is visible led bleeding over all edges. This is the only bad thing I found.

Show more

Comment

Only issue I have with the screen is that the power button is too close to the others, so when youre in the menu you tend to accidentally turn the screen off. Other than that, screen is bright, clear, good response time. No issues so far other than the one mentioned. I saw some questions about if it tilts or has speakers. It does not have speakers, but it does appear to have an audio port, though I have not tested that, and it has an option for volume in its menu so I assume that it is indeed an audio out port. The screen does tilt, but the range is pretty limited. Id say maybe 20-30 degrees in each direction. No rotation horizontally. Other than all this though, I highly recommend this monitor, and I think it would make a great dual display with the border as thin as it is. Might buy a second one when I can afford it. Ill update this post if any issues come up.

Show more

Comment

Gorgeous, just big enough for my desk

Show more

Comment

Awesome just perfect for my PS4 pro

Show more

Comment

Used as a monitor for my laptop, an Asus K55, Linux Mint 19.1 ( Ubuntu 18.4 ) and 512 mb allocated to stock Intel video. Picture could be clearer. I suspect it would be with a better video card. No dead pixels, no bleed issues. Text is clear. Controls are are easy to access.

Show more

Comment

The lighting and picture quality was horrendous and idk if the 1ms response time is true the only thing right was the 75hz but everything else is bad so bad

Show more

Comment

Nice, big monitor and FLAT!

Show more

Comment

Incredible value for the money. Very happy with this purchase. I use with my 2015 MacBook for recording/producing. It’s not a retina, but it is great picture quality for getting work done.

Show more

Comment

This is a fantastic screen! It is definitely priced right. It has a great picture on it. I purchased two of these. It is the best price that I’ve seen in a while.

Show more