Reviews of Acer R240HY bidx 23.8-Inch IPS HDMI DVI VGA (1920 x 1080) Widescreen Monitor,Black

Best value in a great monitor.
Thought I needed a 144Hz monitor with 1ms response. After further study, I found that I don't, since I do not have a $850 video card and a cutting edge CPU. So I re-framed my requirements, and searched again. Narrowed down to a 24", 2-5ms 60-75Hz monitor with good reviews. This is it. I got it in late Sept 2018, at
a price of $109.99. Next day, it was up to $129.99. Almost bought two of them at the time, but restrained myself, knowing I really did NOT need a dual monitor stetup for Lightroom and Internet. Still a great deal, co bnsidering I originally was considering a $300 24" monitor. Thorough video reviews by computer bloggers all rate this monitor very highly.


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 How to fix ghosting!
I bought two of these and enjoy them quite a bit. A few reviews complain about ghosting, which I experienced until I realized in the default settings on the monitors had "overdrive" or "OD" on. As long as you disable this feature you will no longer have ghosting trouble! Hope this helps anyone who bought these and was disappointed, I saw nothing online about fixing this issue other than figuring it out myself by chance.

VERY GOOD MONITOR FOR ITS PRICE AND NO BACK LIGHT BLEEDING!!!!
This is a very good monitor for its price! I upgraded from a previous monitor that came with my Dell Inspiron that had Windows Vista LOL!. Very Old. Anyways my reason for upgrading:
1) Using it as an external monitor for my macbook pro for college work.
2) It connects to my xbox one s very nicely. Battlefield 1 and titan fall 2 looks awesome in this (in my opinion)

BEFORE YOU BUY YOU MUST KNOW:
1) the monitor does not tilt up or down.
2) monitor does not rise in height and visa versa.
3) the monitor does no rotate
To me this isn't a problem since my monitor is sitting on a monitor riser. However, if you are nit picky about this type of stuff, i recommend you look else where and compare!

OVERALL THOUGHTS:
1) set up is very easy! can be done in 5 minutes. Simply connect the circle base to the back of the monitor screen and you are done!
Its a awesome monitor for its price!!

Hook-up to the base was exasperating.
At this point, I'm giving this 5-stars based on the 27" screen that will be so incredible when I have multiple windows open and the color. I have hundreds of NASA photos on my desktop and it feels as if I'm approaching a nebula the color and definition is so extraordinary. However, attaching the base arm to the monitor was no simple feat. After calling Acer and finally get past the obnoxious auto-responder, an agent instructed me how to go online (via my cell phone) to get the manual. Yeah, Acer doesn't put the actual manual in the package, just the Quick Guide which states that the monitor should be removed from its packaging carefully since the base is attached. Then, what am I holding? Kinda looks like a base to me. Attaching the arm to the base - piece of cake. But getting the arm into the bottom of the monitor, ah, not so much. When I got on the Acer website, following the agent's instructions, I was unable to find a manual - just the legal agreement. Time to do a Google search, which lead me to a YouTube video where the man took a flat screwdriver and snapped a piece of plastic off his R271 monitor to get the arm into the slot. Okay. So, before I've even had a chance to plug this puppy in, I have to break it. Sure, makes sense to me. But, it worked. I managed to fit the base arm into the monitor slot and the monitor isn't wobbling now.

I like Acer products - they've been around for decades. Have no complaints with my Acer PC and this monitor (so far) seems to be of very good quality. But really, no instructions? Come on. Even Pop Tarts come with instructions.

Be careful attaching the base - no instructions!
I bought two of these for a dual monitor setup. Unfortunately there are no instructions on installing the base of the monitor. The "Quick Guide" states that "The monitor base is attached onto the monitor before shipment and it is undetachable." This is clearly false as nothing is attached to the monitor. Rather, there are two pieces included: A round base and a middle bracket. Attaching the middle bracket to the round base was easy to figure out. However, attaching the middle bracket to the monitor was not easy. On the first monitor, we tried different things and none worked. We then thought the base is 'pressure mounted' so we tried to push it straight into the back of the monitor, and that broke two plastic tabs on the brand new monitor! On the second monitor we were more careful. After a few more tries, we discovered that you need to angel the middle bracket into the back of the monitor and then lift up for it to attach. If you do it right, it will work easily and quickly. If you find yourself forcing it in, then you are doing it wrong! Acer could make this easier for its clients by including installation instructions.
Other than the above, it's a nice monitor. I have a VGA and HDMI outputs on my computer so I used the VGA to connect to one and a 6 ft HDMI cable for the other monitor: TIP: If you need to use the HDMI port like I did, order the HDMI cable with the monitor as it is NOT included. They might have included it in the past as some of the reviews says it is included, but it sure was not included with the two monitors I ordered in Jan of 2019.
Also, it seems there are two versions of this monitor: one with speakers and one without. The latter is more expensive. I choose the version without speakers as I already have external ones.

Best display I've ever purchased
I purchased 2 of these a few weeks ago and have enjoying the hell out of them ever since. The slim bezel was a big selling point for me. They look amazing side by side.

-Pros-
-Unbeatable price/value for a full 1080P monitor.
-Wonderful picture. LED lit makes images come to life.
-Easily calibrated or adjusted.
-Matte finish reduces any background light glare. Looks great with room lights on or off.
-Lightweight (only 6 lbs).
-Best response time out of any IPS panel display I've seen (only 4 ms)
-Very sturdy base.
-High viewing angles.
-3 different input ports makes this a dream for compatibility.
-No backlight bleeding(a common problem with some displays)
-No assembly, the monitor just slides on to the base and clicks in place. I set up 2 of these in less than 5 minutes.
-Packaged very well.
-Includes VGA cable, which I though I was going to have to purchase separately.

-Cons-
Not VESA mount compatible. (I knew this before I bought them. Didn't have plans to mount them anyway.)

Great monitor but design issues for multi monitor setup
I bought 3 of these monitors for my workstation setup and they look really great. I don't have to repeat the advantages of these monitors since there are already a lot of reviews which do that. I like these monitors and they are great for the price and so I have given it 5 stars. However, this monitor is not without its issues.
1. It has no VESA mount option. So you cannot mount it on a stand. You will need to spend on something like this VESA Mount Adapter Bracket for Acer Monitors R240HY, R221Q, G227HQL, G237HL, G257HL, G257HU, G247HYL (2-pack) - by HumanCentric to get it on a stand
2. It has a protruding bottom panel which makes it difficult to bring them close to each other in a multi monitor setup where the monitors are angled. This defeats the thin bezel advantage. When the monitors are placed in a straight line, the thin bezel looks good.Check the image to see what I mean.
Again, in spite of these issues the monitors look amazing.

Great for multiple monitor setups!
At this price, it simply can't be beat! Whether you're a content creator who needs accurate color reproduction, a business user looking for a inexpensive monitor that's easy on the eyes, or a gamer who wants a multiple monitor setup, you will be EXTREMELY PLEASED with this monitor.

The monitor has a small footprint for its base so it will fit anywhere. Additionally, I calibrated the monitor using Calman software and, surprisingly, it didn't need it. I've calibrated monitors that are worth $400+ and even they needed calibration. Obviously, if you've got a calibrator, go ahead and use it, but it likely won't yield any noticeable difference. For an accurate monitor that produces this wide gamut of colors, you won't find anything in this price range.

I will say, if they could improve it, it would be nice to see the monitor have freesync. Since it's basically a software update, it's a shame not to see it on this monitor. However, this is a minor issue. Good contrast, great colors, and a tilting stand. What's not to like?

Bright and Clear Viewing
My previous screen suddenly died and I needed a quick replacement. The screen size, price and many good reviews made my choice pretty easy. The set up to connect to my hard drive took about two minutes and no adjustments needed. The screen is bright, and colors are spot on. It's a bigger screen than I previously had so I'm still adapting to the viewing experience. Was a big plus when viewing my Quicken files which are very tightly placed, and now are much easier to view. Some images from some websites can seem a bit overblown and choppy and for those I reduce the page size and in most cases this hasnt been an issue. There is a built in speaker which is functional but not really useful for higher quality audios or music. For that I use my wireless headphones which work fine for any movies or such that Im listening to online. Framing of the screen is minimal and stays out of the way of the screen experience. Very pleased with this purchase thus far.

Best monitor i had in years! (For europe and middle east buyers be careful!)
Tbh i was very skeptical from the bad reviews! But daaamm!
Its been one month now and i couldnt wait to share this! This monitor is the best! For price! Quality! Everything! It works well with watching movies! Games! Picture quality! Its perfect! U can also set it on the highest screen resolution!
- there is NO bleeding! I posted pictures in the night just to show you!!
-for europe and middle east people!!!! Be careful the power corde cable you get is different From what we use!! So if u dont have one you need to order one online (((look in the last 2 pictures))) OR buy one from a computer store near u!
The last picture is what cable u get!
- As for VGA and HDMI and dvd cables! They come in with the monitor box! Fresh and new! Dont buy them!! Do


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