Don't Sleep On This One...I'm blown away! I
I bought this monitor with expectations of using the multi-touch capability to control my DAW software.
I've only had this monitor a day, and I can already tell this a great addition to my sound production suite.
Using this touchscreen in combination with the mouse (and sometimes keyboard) really has the potential of increasing workflow a great deal.
I took the opportunity to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
This was to utilize the full multi-touch function in my Sonar Cakewalk DAW. This required Windows 8 or later.
I've only had one issue so far with not being able enter anything in any of the fields via touchscreen or keyboard.
I had no way to log back into the computer.
The problem turn out to be a Creative audio interface with very old and quirky drivers.
Once I unplugged that and restarted, everything was fine.
Over all the touchscreen is very responsive for me.
The brightness, colors, and clarity are on par for my needs.
It has VESA mount capability, and the adjustable monitor stand is removable.
It also contains a small cover to replace where arm was removed..
I found a small swivel type mount w/arm to mount to desk.
It really gave me a few options for angling the monitor to my preference.
The monitor is very lightweight and well made.
The clear plastic bottom edge is very easy to remove.
This worked out great for using as a control desk.
The 3 usb out ports were really a plus!!!
This allowed me to plug in a software dongle, and my keyboard/mouse wireless thingy.
The size of the monitor makes adjusting most of knobs and sliders a dream.
The 27" size gives me pretty good size buttons, dials and instrumentation at 1020x1080 res.
Very easy to read from all angles.
I've done a lot of research on this monitor and found most reviews favorable. (As a DAW control surface).
For me this is much cheaper than buying a hardware controller and much more versatile. IMO.
I haven't delved much into Adobe Photoshop or Premiere yet but it looks promising.
Don't know if the colors are acceptable to photography professionals, but they're pretty acceptable to my taste.
Cons..Monitor Adjustment Button Placement.
The way I have the monitor mounted, I'm able to slide it in & out.
When I do this I almost every time hit the power off switch or adjustment buttons.
Very easy to accidentally touch stuff and drag something, or open an app, especially around the edge.
(That isn't really a con, guess it just takes getting familiar with it .)
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Don't Sleep On This One...I'm blown away! II bought this monitor with expectations of using the multi-touch capability to control my DAW software.I've only had this monitor a day, and I can already tell this a great addition to my sound production suite.Using this touchscreen in combination with the mouse (and sometimes keyboard) really has the potential of increasing workflow a great deal.I took the opportunity to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.This was to utilize the full multi-touch function in my Sonar Cakewalk DAW. This required Windows 8 or later.I've only had one issue so far with not being able enter anything in any of the fields via touchscreen or keyboard.I had no way to log back into the computer.The problem turn out to be a Creative audio interface with very old and quirky drivers.Once I unplugged that and restarted, everything was fine.Over all the touchscreen is very responsive for me.The brightness, colors, and clarity are on par for my needs.It has VESA mount capability, and the adjustable monitor stand is removable.It also contains a small cover to replace where arm was removed..I found a small swivel type mount w/arm to mount to desk.It really gave me a few options for angling the monitor to my preference.The monitor is very lightweight and well made.The clear plastic bottom edge is very easy to remove.This worked out great for using as a control desk.The 3 usb out ports were really a plus!!!This allowed me to plug in a software dongle, and my keyboard/mouse wireless thingy.The size of the monitor makes adjusting most of knobs and sliders a dream.The 27" size gives me pretty good size buttons, dials and instrumentation at 1020x1080 res.Very easy to read from all angles.I've done a lot of research on this monitor and found most reviews favorable. (As a DAW control surface).For me this is much cheaper than buying a hardware controller and much more versatile. IMO.I haven't delved much into Adobe Photoshop or Premiere yet but it looks promising.Don't know if the colors are acceptable to photography professionals, but they're pretty acceptable to my taste.Cons..Monitor Adjustment Button Placement.The way I have the monitor mounted, I'm able to slide it in & out.When I do this I almost every time hit the power off switch or adjustment buttons.Very easy to accidentally touch stuff and drag something, or open an app, especially around the edge.(That isn't really a con, guess it just takes getting familiar with it .)
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
Don't Sleep On This One...I'm blown away! I
I bought this monitor with expectations of using the multi-touch capability to control my DAW software.
I've only had this monitor a day, and I can already tell this a great addition to my sound production suite.
Using this touchscreen in combination with the mouse (and sometimes keyboard) really has the potential of increasing workflow a great deal.
I took the opportunity to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
This was to utilize the full multi-touch function in my Sonar Cakewalk DAW. This required Windows 8 or later.
I've only had one issue so far with not being able enter anything in any of the fields via touchscreen or keyboard.
I had no way to log back into the computer.
The problem turn out to be a Creative audio interface with very old and quirky drivers.
Once I unplugged that and restarted, everything was fine.
Over all the touchscreen is very responsive for me.
The brightness, colors, and clarity are on par for my needs.
It has VESA mount capability, and the adjustable monitor stand is removable.
It also contains a small cover to replace where arm was removed..
I found a small swivel type mount w/arm to mount to desk.
It really gave me a few options for angling the monitor to my preference.
The monitor is very lightweight and well made.
The clear plastic bottom edge is very easy to remove.
This worked out great for using as a control desk.
The 3 usb out ports were really a plus!!!
This allowed me to plug in a software dongle, and my keyboard/mouse wireless thingy.
The size of the monitor makes adjusting most of knobs and sliders a dream.
The 27" size gives me pretty good size buttons, dials and instrumentation at 1020x1080 res.
Very easy to read from all angles.
I've done a lot of research on this monitor and found most reviews favorable. (As a DAW control surface).
For me this is much cheaper than buying a hardware controller and much more versatile. IMO.
I haven't delved much into Adobe Photoshop or Premiere yet but it looks promising.
Don't know if the colors are acceptable to photography professionals, but they're pretty acceptable to my taste.
Cons..Monitor Adjustment Button Placement.
The way I have the monitor mounted, I'm able to slide it in & out.
When I do this I almost every time hit the power off switch or adjustment buttons.
Very easy to accidentally touch stuff and drag something, or open an app, especially around the edge.
(That isn't really a con, guess it just takes getting familiar with it .)
I bought this monitor with expectations of using the multi-touch capability to control my DAW software.
I've only had this monitor a day, and I can already tell this a great addition to my sound production suite.
Using this touchscreen in combination with the mouse (and sometimes keyboard) really has the potential of increasing workflow a great deal.
I took the opportunity to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10.
This was to utilize the full multi-touch function in my Sonar Cakewalk DAW. This required Windows 8 or later.
I've only had one issue so far with not being able enter anything in any of the fields via touchscreen or keyboard.
I had no way to log back into the computer.
The problem turn out to be a Creative audio interface with very old and quirky drivers.
Once I unplugged that and restarted, everything was fine.
Over all the touchscreen is very responsive for me.
The brightness, colors, and clarity are on par for my needs.
It has VESA mount capability, and the adjustable monitor stand is removable.
It also contains a small cover to replace where arm was removed..
I found a small swivel type mount w/arm to mount to desk.
It really gave me a few options for angling the monitor to my preference.
The monitor is very lightweight and well made.
The clear plastic bottom edge is very easy to remove.
This worked out great for using as a control desk.
The 3 usb out ports were really a plus!!!
This allowed me to plug in a software dongle, and my keyboard/mouse wireless thingy.
The size of the monitor makes adjusting most of knobs and sliders a dream.
The 27" size gives me pretty good size buttons, dials and instrumentation at 1020x1080 res.
Very easy to read from all angles.
I've done a lot of research on this monitor and found most reviews favorable. (As a DAW control surface).
For me this is much cheaper than buying a hardware controller and much more versatile. IMO.
I haven't delved much into Adobe Photoshop or Premiere yet but it looks promising.
Don't know if the colors are acceptable to photography professionals, but they're pretty acceptable to my taste.
Cons..Monitor Adjustment Button Placement.
The way I have the monitor mounted, I'm able to slide it in & out.
When I do this I almost every time hit the power off switch or adjustment buttons.
Very easy to accidentally touch stuff and drag something, or open an app, especially around the edge.
(That isn't really a con, guess it just takes getting familiar with it .)
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Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017
When I got the new monitor I plugged it in with the new cord and shockingly after a full day and a half of usage, phantom touches are still occurring in the same place!!!!!!! This was a trial run for replacing our entire office with these monitors and it has been an absolute failure. Total cost of a my 27-Inch non touch screen, giant monitor: $627. My other 27 inch non touchscreen, smaller beveled monitor was $175. Maybe we will try a touch screen monitor in a few more years.
Worst warranty service I've ever seen from a tech company
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017
After the third failure, it's time for a review of this monitor. While the monitor has a 3 year warranty, you will be covering the shipping costs of a 23 lb large box going to Texas. Tack on around $60-70 for this. After the first round of phantom touches started about 5 months into the product usage (phantom touch is where the monitor believes you are touching a single point and is a common failure on touch screen devices, mine happened to be the bottom right hand corner), I sent the monitor back to Acer for repairs since I was out of the return window with Amazon. $65 later I had my monitor returned and presumably repaired. Roughly 3 months later, the same phantom touch was happening more frequently in the exact same spot. After requesting a replacement, I was told to send the monitor back for repairs. One week and $63 later, I had my monitor returned to me with a new USB cord stating, "Tested monitor, nothing wrong, sent USB replacement cord." Yup, I paid $63 to ship it back because nothing was wrong. That's my style. Acer's 3 year warranty means nothing at this point. Worst warranty service I've ever seen from a tech company.Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2017
When I got the new monitor I plugged it in with the new cord and shockingly after a full day and a half of usage, phantom touches are still occurring in the same place!!!!!!! This was a trial run for replacing our entire office with these monitors and it has been an absolute failure. Total cost of a my 27-Inch non touch screen, giant monitor: $627. My other 27 inch non touchscreen, smaller beveled monitor was $175. Maybe we will try a touch screen monitor in a few more years.
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Touchscreen functionality and USB ports make this a decent purchase ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2016Lori Trecartin
Known defect for 2015 models. Phantom Touch, stuck right click issue.
Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2016
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Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2016
A software Dev that designs touch screen applications has confirmed customers having issues with 2015 models as far as europe. Clearly a bad batch. Otherwise it would be a great screen.
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