Envision EN-5100e 15" LCD Monitor

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• Shipping Weight: 11.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005MNSR
• Item model number: EN5100e
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,190 in Computer & Accessories (See Bestsellers in Computer & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 21, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This award-winning LCD monitor combines gorgeous flat-screen resolution with a tiny footprint especially designed with modern workspaces in mind. The Envision EN-5100e is treated with an anti-glare hard coat, making your gorgeous graphics clearly visible even in brightly lit locations.

The completely flat 15-inch viewing screen supplies a clearer picture and resolution than older, larger CRT monitors. Standard resolution is 1,024 x 768, with a 250:1 contrast ratio and 0.3-millimeter dot pixel pitch. Together, these specifications guarantee an exceptionally clear picture for games, DVDs, and image processing, along with supremely legible text on standard documents.

Designed for easy operation, eight user controls allow simple picture adjustments at the touch of a button. Weighing in at less than 10 pounds, the sleekly styled EN-5100 unites the best of form and function. Envision includes a full three-year warranty that covers parts and labor.

Product Description

The EN-5100e has a 1024 x 768 resolution that delivers a crisp, clear image. It can be repositioned quickly and easily at home or in the office. You don't need to be a power user to own the EN-5100e. It's designed for word processing, spreadsheet, graphic design, and more. And with a super-thin profile and minimal footprint, you'll be able to reclaim valuable desktop space.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

85 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EN-5100 Great Value, September 4, 2001

By A Customer

The Envision EN-5100 provides a wonderful view for a great price. The picture is very bright and clear. Setup is easy, take it out of the box and plug it into your graphics card and AC outlet, its that simple. Windows 2000 reckognizes it as a plug and play monitor, you must use the included Envision INF floppy disk driver to get it setup as an EN-5100 (though it works just fine if you don't). As of 10/03/01 Envision did not have the INF on the web.

I looked at 2 other LCD monitors side by side before purchasing the EN-5100, even though the others cost more, I thought the Envision had a better picture for text based work. I'm not a graphic artist so color matching was not important, I'm not stating the colors are right or wrong, better or worse. I'm just stating I didn't compare colors, I wouldn't even know what to compare :)

I did find one very small annoying feature, barely worth mentioning but... The OSD menu cannot be moved from the center of the screen during screen adjustments.

When the monitor is presented a new video resolution it automatically configures itself including focus, brightness, contrast, vertical and horizontal positioning. For all the cases I presented it, it did a fine job of adjusting itself.

In summary at least as of this writing, I think you'll be hard pressed to find an LCD monitor for the cost of the EN-5100 that looks as good.

68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Envision 15" LCD vs. Envision 17" and 3 CRT's, January 3, 2002

By	m skinner "m_skinner" (savannah, ga United States) - See all my reviews

I recently upgraded my Sony Triniton CRT Monitor to the Envision 15" LCD Flat panel. I compared many brands and even bought a few to try out at home because of the 14 day return policy at the two retail stores I visited. Amazon's prices were either identical or cheaper and I would have definately bought through them if I had known which monitor I wanted in the beginning (It was much easier to return the ones I did not want here locally). So here is the low down. I tried the following monitors at home: Envision 15" LCD, Envision 17" LCD, Philips 17" Flat screen CRT (CRT=Cathode Ray Tube, which means its just like a regular TV/Bulky Type of monitor), Viewsonic 17" Flat Screen CRT and my Sony Trinitron CRT that had nothing wrong with it, but I just wanted something new. I also compared all the major brands of LCD's in the store: Viewsonic, Samsumg, KDS, NEC.
I choose the Envision 15" LCD because it offers the best bang for the buck. Here how I broke it down:
1. The Envision 15" LCD had the brightest Display other than the Envision 17" (which was only marginally brighter)
2. Text was extremely clear (Just be sure to run it in its native resolution of 1024 x 768 at 75Hz
3. Very simple to hook up-I was up and running in 5 minutes
4. Viewing angles were great even though some of the reviews stated otherwise.
5. CRT's put me to sleep after a while due to eyestrain. I can surf all night with my LCD without a yawn.

If you need a larger screen-The Envision 17" is a great choice, but cost $200 more. For most applications (I use my computer mainly for surfing the net, typing email, spreadsheets, and word processing) I found the 15" more than fine. I paid ... for my 15", which is only about ... more than I would have paid for a decent CRT. I think its well worth the extra $$$. I also gained half of my desk back. I am extremely satisfied with this product.

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite exceptional 15" LCD Monitor, December 7, 2001

By	Steve Adcock (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews

I will admit that I figured a little 15" monitor would severely lack the visual appeal I was after. However, after receiving the monitor and using it for a couple days I am very pleased with my purchase. I also use a 17" CRT monitor on my system, allowing me to perform direct comparisions. I am floored by the dramatic improvement on sharpness, color and contrast with the LCD. Text is crystal clear and very sharp and my desktop background, filled with bright oranges and yellows, screams to life with this LCD. I write on the web a lot, and this monitor does a great job rendering my textual writings.

This LCD offers a 1024x768 maximum resolution, putting to sleep other CRT 15" monitors by quite a long shot. I can sit back in my chair and pick up the LCD very easily, turn it around and flip it over without hesitation. Although I'm not in the habit of playing with my computer hardware, it's nice to know that I can. This monitor is more than worth the price, and I'd GIVE my 17" CRT away before I'd SELL my 15" LCD. Definite A+.

Steve
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