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PX212M 21-inch Quad-Input Monitor with Built-In Speakers

PX212M 21-inch Quad-Input Monitor with Built-In Speakers. Ultra Performance. Ultra Fast. Ultra Sleek.

The Planar 21.3" PX212M is the perfect monitor for high-end video production, digital media and gaming. The high resolution UXGA display provides exceptionally crisp picture and video images. Game systems, DVD players and camcorders can connect directly for a simple and beautiful entertainment system. The most versatile high performance display on the market today.

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1600x1200 UXGA resolution for exceptional crisp images

High performance 21" Quad input with QuadStand™ and integrated TrueMedia™ stereo speakers

Featuring Planar’s RapidVideo™ accelerator for superb full-motion video performance at an incredibly fast 8 ms (GTG) response time

Industry-leading 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2, 178° viewing angle for exceptional crisp, clear images, text, and beautiful rich colors at any angle

DVI-D, Analog, S-Video and composite inputs for use with a variety of video devices

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) for simultaneous viewing of video and computer images

QuadStand™ with integrated TrueMedia™ 1W/channel stereo speakers, swivel, tilt, pivot and height adjustments

Pivot® Pro software included for advanced portrait viewing, less scrolling and improved productivity

Super thin bezel design for greater space savings and flexibility

3-year Customer First™ 2-Day Advance Replacement Warranty for three full years

Product Name PX212M
Planar Part Number 997-2683-00 (Black)
Viewable Size 21.3 inch diagonal
Contrast Ratio (Typical) 1000:1
Viewing Angle (Typical) 178° Horizontal and Vertical (specified at CR>10:1)
Response Time (Typical) 8 ms gray-to-gray with RapidVideo™ accelerator, 16 ms on/off
Display Type LCD Active Matrix Flat Panel Display (TFT)
Display Resolution 1600 x 1200 UXGA
Tilt Range -5° to +20°
Palette 16.7 million colors
Pixel Pitch 0.27 mm
Refresh Rate 56 to 85 Hz (60 Hz recommended)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 19" x 16.5" x 8.75" (height is adjustable up to 20")
Dimensions without Stand 19" x 14.75" x 2.5"
Panel Depth 2.5"
Display Weight 20.3 lbs (26 lbs shipping)
Video Inputs Analog, Digital (DVI), S-Video, Composite
Audio Output Yes
External Connections Composite & S-Video, D-sub 15 pin, 24-pin DVI-D, S-Video, Composite video, 1/8 inch audio jack
Compatibility PC and Mac® (adapter may be required for Mac)
Power Supply External
Power Consumption 60W (4W standby)
Power Requirements AC 110/220 V ± 10% (50/75 Hz)
VESA Compatible/Location Built-in 100 mm VESA, back
Product Approvals UL/cUL, FCC-B, CE, RoHS
Service and Support 3-Year Customer First™ 2-Day Advance Replacement Warranty for three full years
Options / Features Resistance-Free QuadStand™, Thin bezel design,S-Video, Composite video and DVI-D input, Kensington® Security slot, anti-glare coating, 90° Swivel

Awards

InformationWeek.com
October 2007, InformationWeek.com - Review: 5 Multimedia LCDs That Can Expand Your Horizon
PX2210MW Review "...graphics, text, color, and video were excellent." Read the complete article here.
Benchmarkreviews.com
July 2007 - Benchmarkreviews.com, Planar PX2611W 26-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
"Making a splash is Planar with the very competitive PX2611W - a 26 inch widescreen LCD monitor that is ideal for most PC use including web, photography work as well as gaming." Read the complete article here
August 2005 - PC World Online, Planar PX1910M Review
Plenty of extras and above-average image quality make this monitor a good deal for businesses Read the complete article here
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Movie Poster
June 2005 - Planar in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (The Movie) - 20th Century Fox
Watch for Planar flat panel monitors in the Summer box office hit, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, staring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Read the complete article here
December 2004- PC World, A Technology Gift Basket
PX191 Featured in Steve Bass's Home Office -  "Its colors are bright and images are sharp, and it takes up surprisingly little space for so much screen real estate." Read the complete article here
June 2004 - BusinessWeek, Want a Flat Panel? Trust Your Eyes, Not the Cost
Planar Systems' PX212M is a good 21-inch unit that easily rotates between horizontal and vertical orientations. Read the complete article here (pdf)
May 2004 - CNET.com, CNET's Graduation Gift Guide
"Perfect for users who want a large, stylish screen, this 21.3-inch LCD delivers solid image quality and a useful array of multimedia and connectivity options." Read the complete article here
CNET Review PX191, August 2003
"Pixel for pixel, Planar's PX191 costs more than many other 19-inch LCDs, but its adjustability and image quality are worth it". Learn more here.
CNET Editors' Top Monitors (19-20.1 inch): Planar PX191
"PX191 (offers) adjustability, solid picture quality, and impressive 700:1 contrast ratio..." Learn more here.
Planar Plays With Flat-Panel Design
At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, ZDNet's Patrick Houston examines a new, adjustable 19-inch flat-panel monitor that pivots horizontally and vertically. Learn more here.

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What's New

October 2007, InformationWeek.com - Review: 5 Multimedia LCDs That Can Expand Your Horizon
Read the complete article here.

July 2007 - Benchmarkreviews.com, Planar PX2611W 26-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
Read the complete article here

October 2005 - Forbes and Forbes.com, Flat's Where It's At
Read the complete article here (pdf)



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