AOC keeps it simple with $160 F19 LCD monitor

AOC's never been one to charge a premium for sex appeal, but it's stooping even lower given the current economic conditions in order to get more monitors in more homes. The 19-inch F19 sports a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5-millisecond response time, a glossy black piano finish (with a white back for that splash of contrast) and VGA / DVI inputs. Not too shabby for $159.99 -- we mean, who can say no to puppies? Full release is after the jump.

AOC's F19 Monitor Shows that Design and Performance do not Have to Come at a Heavy Cost to Consumers

16:9 widescreen monitor offers style and performance consumers can afford during tough times

Fremont, Calif., 2008 – As technology advances, style and performance tend to go hand in hand with pricing. AOC's F19, 16:9 widescreen monitor offers the performance and sleek design consumers have come to expect from today's displays, but with a price that still fits their budgets given today's economy.
The F19 is a 19" monitor that boasts AOC's easy-to-use silver navigation ring for adjusting display setting with a simple, all-in-one control dial, as well as their patented single post stand that allows for different tilt angles for visual flexibility. From a performance standpoint the F19 offers 16.7 million colors from its 8-bit panel with a very fast 5ms response time, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and both analog and digital DVI inputs. To add to the performance and practicality this monitor lends an element of style to any desk, whether in a home office or dorm room, with a glossy piano-black finish and unique overall design.
"AOC has always offered affordable displays that boast the latest in video technology and design, but during these times keeping prices low without sacrificing performance or style has become increasingly important," said Robert Velez, Marketing Manager for AOC. "The F19 is our offer for those looking for a great widescreen monitor with all the specifications they need at a price they can still afford," added Velez.
Product Spec Highlights:
• PC/Windows, Mac® Equipped With Analog VGA Dsub or DVI Port
• Digital Input DVI-D HDCP*
• 16:9 widescreen
• Contrast Ratio 10,000:1 (dynamic)
• Plug & Play DDC/2B, DDC/CI
• 5ms fast response time
• Easy-to-use navigation
• front glossy piano-black finish with white back

The F19 boasts an MSRP of $159.99 making it ideal in performance, style and affordability during a time of economic hardship.

[Dan @ Nov 20th 2008 4:48PM]

This cost less then the earbud headphones posted yesterday....

[lowdef @ Nov 20th 2008 5:13PM]

its also less than a car, a plane, a yacht, a desktop, a horse, a buggy, a war...your point?

[Samboini @ Nov 20th 2008 5:29PM]

Probably that this is cheap, you troll.

[Matthew Hilario @ Nov 20th 2008 5:35PM]

but those HD puppies are priceless!!

[lowdef @ Nov 20th 2008 5:42PM]

no its just this guy is a d bag that cant understand why he would spend more than free for headphones

[lawyer bird @ Nov 20th 2008 7:15PM]

lowdef can't understand why he's such a d-bag for starting absolutely ridiculous arguments

[Clayj @ Nov 20th 2008 4:50PM]

LMNO puppies!

[Jeff @ Nov 20th 2008 5:22PM]

SMR puppies, CMPN?

[phanbouy fan fan @ Nov 20th 2008 5:39PM]

OMG Ponies!

[Mike @ Nov 20th 2008 5:39PM]

ROFLAARP puppies!

google it....i dare you.

[Lowest Ranked @ Nov 20th 2008 5:48PM]

http://www.letmegooglethatforyou.com/

[Stefan @ Nov 20th 2008 6:22PM]

Even better :

http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/?q=inurl%3AoHg5SJYRHA0&l=1

[maveric101 @ Nov 20th 2008 9:22PM]

haha sucker. adblock plus ftw.

[Fusion Fuzo 05 - Proffessional @ Nov 20th 2008 4:50PM]

NICE PUPPIES

[Dustin Hess @ Nov 20th 2008 4:55PM]

I actually kind of want this. I've been looking for a spare monitor for my iMac

[1234321 @ Nov 20th 2008 4:58PM]

it would take a lot of different pixel sizes to make that trapezoid screen shape

[imacmatt09 @ Nov 20th 2008 5:11PM]

I hope that was sarcasm.

[1234321 @ Nov 20th 2008 5:35PM]

I meant shapes not sizes, sorry

[Dean @ Nov 20th 2008 6:54PM]

There is something Leonardo da Vinci pioneered in art; it is called perspective. Look it up and get back to me.

[Terc @ Nov 21st 2008 8:20AM]

"it would take a lot of different pixel sizes to make that trapezoid screen shape"

Lulz, perspective fail.

[rudy @ Nov 20th 2008 5:00PM]

Nice, guess when my old crt monitor finally blows i'll pick something like this up.

[StalematE @ Nov 20th 2008 6:25PM]

your CRT monitor blows already...

[Lowest Ranked @ Nov 20th 2008 6:28PM]

Not with its blacks and color accuracy.

[StalematE @ Nov 20th 2008 6:41PM]

Oh yes, I'm aware... he just said it was old... and stepped right into it.

[gonintendo @ Nov 20th 2008 5:03PM]

My 22 inch acer lcd cost 160.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145

[neodorian @ Nov 20th 2008 5:15PM]

Yeah I just picked one of those up the other day. I had been putting it off but when it dropped to 165 shipped I had to do it. I am fully aware that this is no pro monitor and while some will complain about resolution or viewing angle, for a cheap, big lcd, it is an excellent value.

This AOC looks too much like one of those all-in-one PCs to me. I prefer the adjustability of a more traditional stand.

[Andir3.0 @ Nov 20th 2008 5:54PM]

I recently picked up a new 24" monitor and it's nearly impossible to find just a plain monitor without USB Hubs, tuners, speakers, and all sorts of crap in them. I wished someone would go back to just putting out a good high quality LCD without all the other stupid features most people never use.

[Eugene @ Nov 20th 2008 5:09PM]

Puppies sold separately.

[Samboini @ Nov 20th 2008 5:31PM]

Unfortunately not sweater puppies. :(

[Rekit @ Nov 20th 2008 5:25PM]

The only way I'll read this article is if the puppies are swapped for miscellaneous hot asian girls.

[LonnieDvD @ Nov 20th 2008 5:51PM]

This is the perfect monitor for these times, a very good price. Those puppies are darn cute.

[diefldrmas @ Nov 20th 2008 6:15PM]

War Kittens!!!, er I mean puppies.

[andrewsliwinski @ Nov 20th 2008 7:23PM]

1366x768 Resolution? Ouch.

[iKurt @ Nov 20th 2008 8:24PM]

eee top ripoff.

[strider_mt2k @ Nov 20th 2008 8:46PM]

Awwwwwww.

What? Nevermind.

Awwwwww.

[Shan @ Nov 20th 2008 8:49PM]

WOOF WOOF!! er.. guys.. look down there, there's a cat riding around on a Roomba.

[Ollie @ Nov 21st 2008 3:21AM]

What The Hell? Not available in the europe store? why god WHYYYYYY!!