Compaq Presario MV540 Multimedia 15" CRT Monitor

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Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 16.3 x 14.6 x 15.6 inches ; 28.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 36 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000055XYB
• Item model number: 153721-001
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,508 in Computer & Accessories (See Bestsellers in Computer & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 15, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking for a 15-inch multimedia monitor that delivers high performance, reliability, and great sound? The Compaq Presario MV540 with detachable monitor-powered JBL speakers is designed to offer crisp sound and the convenience of a digital audio player within a flat-square CRT system. Plus it includes an integrated microphone that incorporates built-in, high-quality voice recognition and easy-to-use onscreen menus for precise control of the digital display.

The Presario MV540 has a resolution of 1,024 x 768 at a refresh rate of 60 Hz (lower resolutions offer higher refresh rates). The small size of the pixels, 0.28-millimeter AG (aperture grille) pitch, provides fine detail. The flat-square, polished monitor has 13.8 inches of viewable image area and antireflective, antiglare glass that ensures accuracy of display images and reduces eyestrain. The MV540's onscreen controls let you adjust brightness, contrast, degauss, horizontal and vertical size and position, parallelogram, trapezoid, and more. An illuminated push-button on/off control allows you to check the status of the unit, even in the dark.

The sound system consists of a built-in audio amplifier, 3-pound stereo speakers with 3 watts RMS per channel, a headset connection, an integrated microphone, and an audio port. You can plug in your digital audio player and listen without starting your PC.

The MV540 is designed for business and home applications where multimedia features are essential. It integrates energy-saving benefits, plug-and-play installation, and a digital sound system in a compact 16-by-15-by-16-inch design weighing 29 pounds. It is covered by Compaq's limited one-year warranty on parts and labor, and if needed, Compaq Express Service offers 48-hour replacement with a refurbished Compaq monitor.

Product Description

The Compaq MV540 15" multimedia monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and value. The detachable or attachable, monitor-powered JBL Platinum series speakers offer crisp sound and the convenience of a digital audio player jack. Just plug in your digital audio player and listen to tunes without powering up your PC. The Compaq MV540 is styled to match the cool new look of the Presario desktop PCs. You'll enjoy incredibly clear, sharp images. A simple, on-screen display menu helps you easily adjust screen dimensions, colors and image attributes. Just plug your monitor into your PC and you're ready to go. It also includes an integrated Telex microphone with built-in, high-quality voice recognition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother getting this, November 19, 2001

By A Customer

We had purchased this monitor brandnew at our PX. It seemed to look nice and I thought it would be nice to have a smaller more spacesaving monitor. Well little did I know that a common problem of 15 inch monitors or maybe just this one is, that it has difficulty displaying anything higher then 640x480. As soon as we changed it to 800x600 it would start humming and it had this high pitch noise. Needless to say that is quite useless for internet surfing and any software. We exchanged it for a Compaq FS740 and are very happy now!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Possible Fire Hazard, January 18, 2002

By A Customer

I had this monitor and it started to make a loud noise one night and I could smell a strong odor of copper wire burning eminating from it. The screen was black on the sides and white down the middle. When I hit the mouse to clear the screen and it started to make a shrill sound and I just pulled the plug. I had this for less than a year. If your kids have this in their room please take care. I'm the only one that used this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Convenience, good image quality, but limited resolution, March 25, 2005

By	D. Jennings (Clarksville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

I acquired the MV540 from a friend who decided to get another monitor. So far, he and I have not had come across any safety issues, but since I'm used to resolutions higher than 800x600, and this monitor is not able to have a sufficient 1024x768 at a refresh rate of over 60Hz. The monitor's video quality is crisp and the lack of anti-glare makes the image much sharper than competitors'. The speakers sound fine and the power supply is within the monitor, without the unnecessary transformer taking up space. The curve-laden design permits use in a small built-in cabinet, which is improved from the MV520 (previous design).

I recommend this monitor due to the image quality, audio quality, and convenience; but with three stars, it's due to the limits of resolution.

So far, I'm impressed.