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HP 1940 Rotating 19" DVI LCD Monitor

3.0 (2 reviews)
1280 x 1024USB 2.0

Maximize Your Viewing Experience with Flexible DesignThe 19" HP 1940 LCD Monitor offers versatile viewing options with its rotating display. Its adjustable stand and built-in USB hub provide a comfortable and efficient workspace, enhancing productivity. Display Size: 19 inches Resolut...

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Overview

Maximize Your Viewing Experience with Flexible Design

The 19" HP 1940 LCD Monitor offers versatile viewing options with its rotating display. Its adjustable stand and built-in USB hub provide a comfortable and efficient workspace, enhancing productivity.

  • Display Size: 19 inches
  • Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
  • Brightness: 250 cd/m
  • Contrast Ratio: 600:1
  • Viewing Angle: 178° horizontal and vertical
  • Features: Rotating display (portrait or landscape), Tilt, swivel, and height adjustment, USB 2.0 Hub

Key Features

19-inch HP 1940 DVI Rotating LCD Monitor General Features: Silver/carbon enclosure

19-inch Active Matrix TFT LCD display USB 2.0 hub 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz resolution

4:3 aspect ratio 0.294 mm pixel pitch 250 cd/m2 brightness 600:1 contrast ratio

20 ms (rise+fall) response rate 16.7 million color depth

178-degrees horizontal and vertical viewing angles (10:1 minimum contrast ratio)

Specifications

Screen Size
19 inches
Display Type
Active Matrix TFT LCD
Resolution
1280 x 1024
Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Pixel Pitch
0.294 mm
Brightness
250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio
600:1
Response Rate
20 ms (rise+fall)
Color Depth
16.7 million colors
Viewing Angles
178-degrees horizontal and vertical
Connectivity
DVI
USB Hub
USB 2.0
Color
Silver/carbon enclosure

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • The 19-inch Active Matrix TFT LCD display offers a clear and vibrant visual experience with a 1280 x 1024 resolution.
  • Features a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is ideal for viewing older content or applications that benefit from a more square screen.
  • With 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, the display maintains consistent image quality from various perspectives.
  • The 600:1 contrast ratio delivers good differentiation between light and dark colors, enhancing image depth.
  • Includes a built-in USB 2.0 hub, offering convenient connectivity for peripherals directly from the monitor.

👎 Cons

  • The 20 ms (rise+fall) response rate is relatively slow for fast-paced gaming or video, potentially leading to motion blur.
  • A 600:1 contrast ratio is lower than many modern monitors, which might result in less vibrant or dynamic images in certain scenarios.
  • The 1280 x 1024 resolution is not Full HD, offering less screen real estate and detail compared to contemporary displays.
  • The 4:3 aspect ratio, while suitable for specific uses, is less common today and may result in black bars when viewing widescreen content.
  • The monitor features USB 2.0 ports, which offer slower data transfer speeds compared to newer USB 3.0 or higher standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

The HP 1940 DVI LCD Monitor features a resolution of 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz.
Yes, it includes a built-in USB 2.0 hub, providing convenient connectivity for peripherals.
The monitor has a response rate of 20 ms (rise+fall), which is suitable for general use but might show some blur in fast-paced content.
Yes, the "Rotating 19" DVI LCD Monitor" in the title indicates that this HP 1940 model supports rotation.
The HP 1940 offers wide viewing angles of 178-degrees horizontally and vertically, ensuring consistent image quality from different positions.