gateway fpd1975w tft lcd monitor manufacturer

Pros: it is big monitor without all the bulkiness of a crt monitor its bright and automatically adjusts the monitors contrast color and brightness to the right levels. it can also switch from landscape view to portrait view if your reading a paper or something how ever if you want to do that you have to buy a swivel mount and download some software

The FPD1975W loses the Faroudja DCDi image processing and composite inputs, but it does have DVI-D with HDCP, 8ms refresh rate, 700:1 contrast ratio and 1440x900 screen resolution. It still has the autosensing rotation display switcher so you can view things in "longscreen". If you plan on doing quite a bit of your high-def viewing on the desktop and/or plan on getting a tuner card for your PC, this could be the monitor for you. It"s available now on Gateway"s website for $299.

Gamma correction from the factory is a little too bright for my tastes, and needs to be pulled back a little. This appears to be a Gateway characteristic, as I had to do the same on my Gateway notebook.

Why a good rather than an excellent? The stand is archaic. Since the monitor is VESA 100mm standard, I bought a VESA compliant stand replacement. Much better than that which comes with the monitor.

Earlier this year Gateway scored a hit with its FPD2185W 21-inch widescreen LCD monitor, which garnered an Editors" Choice award for its image quality and features. The company"s latest offering, the FPD1975W ($229.99 direct), is a serviceable 19-inch widescreen model that doesn"t quite live up to its bigger sibling"s performance rating.

Like the 21-inch model, the FPD1975W is housed in an attractive black case with a thin-bezel design. Five function buttons mounted on the right side of the panel are used to adjust image settings, such as brightness, contrast, and gamma, via the OSD (on-screen display) menu system. The Auto button automatically adjusts the screen"s position and pixel-timing values (a method of fine-tuning the image wherein the monitor"s clock synchronizes the monitor"s pixels to the graphics card"s pixel clock) to a factory default setting, and the Theme button lets you choose between four settings that are optimized for specific applications, such as movies, games, Web browsing, and everyday use. The monitor comes with a standard tilt-only stand, but for an extra $69.99 you can buy a height-adjustable stand that also lets you tilt, swivel, and pivot the screen 90 degrees for portrait viewing. It also includes a four-port USB 2.0 hub and is outfitted with a cable-management clip.

With a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 1,440-by 900-pixel resolution, the FPD1975W supports the HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) protocol for displaying high-definition (720p) images through the DVI interface. I watched the widescreen version of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King on DVD and was mostly impressed with the panel"s performance. I did notice occasional motion artifacts throughout the viewing, though. I saw similar results while playing a round of Doom 3, and there was also evidence of ghosting, but no more than I would expect from display with an 8-millisecond pixel response rate (black to white).

When displaying patterns from our DisplayMate (www.displaymate.com) tests, the monitor had trouble reproducing light and dark shades of gray, which led to some loss of shadow and highlight detail on our test images (a flaw that will likely go unnoticed by all but the most demanding photo enthusiasts). Bright whites were marred by a very slight bluish tint, which I was able to fix by tweaking the color levels. Still, the colors remained somewhat muted and not quite as vivid as I would have liked. Viewing-angle performance was as advertised: 150 degrees horizontally and 135 vertically, and the panel did an amazing job of displaying small (5.3-point Arial) fonts.

The FPD1975W ships with the EzTune utility, which automatically adjusts the screen image to match the panel"s orientation (portrait/landscape). And as a security measure, there"s a Kensington lock slot that lets you tether the display to your work area using an optional cable lock. Gateway also provides a somewhat chintzy one-year warranty covering parts and labor, and telephone support is not toll-free. You can upgrade to a three-year warranty plan for a reasonable $30.

Although the Gateway FPD1975W does not measure up to its more impressive 21-inch sibling, it is worth considering if you"re in the market for an affordable widescreen LCD monitor with a few convenient features.

Description: Screen Size: 23" - Screen Type: TFT LED - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 100,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 178* - I/O Interfaces: VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 23" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: LED Backlit - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 12,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 170* - I/O Interfaces: HDMI, VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 21.5" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: LED Backlit - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 100,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 90* - Monitor Features: Built-In Speaker - I/O Interfaces: VGA, DVI

Description: Screen Size: 30" - Screen Type: TFT LCD - Screen Enhancements: Anti-Glare - Resolution: 2560x1600 - Aspect Ratio: 16:10 - Viewing Angle: 178* - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 21.5" - Screen Type: TFT LED - Screen Enhancements: Anti-Glare, Widescreen - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Contrast Ratio: 100,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 178* - I/O Interfaces: VGA - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 19" - Screen Type: TFT LCD - Screen Enhancements: Anti-Glare - Resolution: 1440x900 - Aspect Ratio: 16:10 - Contrast Ratio: 700:1 - Viewing Angle: 150* - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 21.5" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: LED Backlit - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 12,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 170* - I/O Interfaces: VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 21.5" - Screen Type: TFT LED - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 100,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 178* - I/O Interfaces: VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 20" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: LED Backlit - Resolution: 1440x960, 1600x900 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 12,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 170* - Monitor Features: Built-In Speaker - I/O Interfaces: VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 19" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: OSD (On Screen Display), Anti-Glare - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 700:1 - I/O Interfaces: D-Sub, VGA

Description: Screen Size: 24" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: Anti-Glare, Widescreen - Resolution: 1280x720 - Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1 - I/O Interfaces: Component, S-Video, Composite, USB 2.0, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 24" - Screen Type: TFT LED - Screen Enhancements: Anti-Glare, Widescreen - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Contrast Ratio: 100,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 170* - I/O Interfaces: VGA - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 23" - Screen Type: LCD - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 40,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 160* - I/O Interfaces: D-Sub, HDMI, VGA - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 24" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: LED Backlit - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 12,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 170* - I/O Interfaces: HDMI, VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 27" - Screen Type: TFT LED - Screen Enhancements: Anti-Glare, Widescreen - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Contrast Ratio: 100,000,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 178* - I/O Interfaces: VGA - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 21.5" - Screen Type: LCD - Resolution: 1920x1080 - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 - Viewing Angle: 90* - Monitor Features: Wall-Mounted - I/O Interfaces: VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black

Description: Screen Size: 22" - Screen Type: LCD - Screen Enhancements: Anti-Glare, Widescreen - Contrast Ratio: 700:1 - Viewing Angle: 160* - I/O Interfaces: Composite, S-Video, Component, USB 2.0, VGA, DVI - Enclosure Color: Black - Weight (lb): 14.00

In an attempt to fill the desk space that was once occupied by my good ol’ Hanns-G HC-194D display, I picked up the Gateway FPD1975W monitor from my local CompUsa. The FPD1975 is Gateway’s latest 19 inch Widescreen display that features HDCP Input. For those who are not familiar with HDCP, it is a form of DRM that is aimed at deterring the piracy of High Def media(i.e HD DVDs and Blu-Ray). Monitors that do not have HDCP capabilities will not be able to play these media. With that said, FPD1975 is currently one of the few LCD monitors that support HDCP

And here we have the contents of the box.  As you can see, we have the monitor, the base, instruction manual, EZtune CD, power cord and a VGA cable. Apparently, Gateway did not feel it was necessary to include a DVI cable.

After attaching the plastic base to the monitor and connecting all the cables, the Gate FPD1975W was ready to go. My first impression of the monitor is quite good. Unlike my Viewsonic VA1912wb monitior, the FPD1975 did not have a thick plastic bezel around the lcd panel. What sets this monitor apart from others is the location of the setting/menu buttons. Aside from the power button, all the other menu buttons are on the left side of the display. Although it makes it more difficult to adjust the monitor, it does give the display a “cleaner” look.

After connecting the monitor to my desktop, I booted into windows. My Nvidia video card correctly identifies the monitor as a Gateway monitor rather than a generic plug and play monitor. Since the colors weren’t too far off I didn’t bother tuning the monitor. The pre-packaged EZ tune software offers pretty much same tests as the THX ones that you usually find on Star Wars DVD. However, according to the instruction manual, the EZtune software is also suppose to provide some kind of anti-theft protection (I really have no idea how)

DVD Playback – No problems here as well. DVD playback was great on this monitor. Unfortunately I do not have a HD DVD Player so I can not test the playback of HD movies. However, I did play some 720P movie trailers that I downloaded from Quicktime.com. The colors were vivid and the playback was smooth. One thing I would to point out is that this monitor is capable of operating at a refresh rate of 75 Hertz which I believe is necessary for high def playback (faster refresh rate = faster redrawing of lines and less flickering)

First thing I want to point out is that the blue led power light can get annoying at times (kinda like the blue light on the Logitech Z640 speakers). However, you can dim the light by changing to night mode (which can be found under Menu -> Advanced Setting -> LED Brightness). Also, despite the specifications at Gateway.com, this monitor does not rotate with the included stand. You will have to buy the adjustable stand (which also comes with USB ports as well) for $69.99. You can also buy the speakers for the monitor as well.