AOC 15IN LCD 29MM 1024X768.75HZ LM520 SILVER/CHARCOAL (AOC International-LM520)
| Overall rating | 86 |
| Quality of text/graphics | Good/Very good |
| Controls ease of use | Fair |
| Features | Fair |
| Screen size and resolution | 15 inches; 1024x768 standard resolution |
| Vendor's panel specifications | 0.3mm pixel pitch; 30ms pixel redraw time; 250 cd/m? typical luminance |
| Video inputs | Analog |
| Rated viewing angle | 120 degrees horizontal and 100 degrees vertical; diffusion film technology |
| Measured horizontal viewing angle : As determined by the PC World Test Center. Vendor-specified viewing angle may differ, as eacg vendor determines its own measurement procedure. | 160 degrees |
| Base adjustments | Tilt |
| Dimensions (W,D,H) and weight | 14 by 6.5 by 14.2 inches; 7.3 pounds |
| Rated power consumption | 25 watts maximum, 0 watts standby |
| Emissions control | TCO'99 |
| Other features | N/A |
| Support policy score | Good |
| Support policies | three-year warranty; 11-hour weekday toll-free support |

Bottom Line
Though its construction feels a little flimsy, this bargain-basement LCD offers acceptable image quality for basic graphics viewing.
AOC LM520
15IN LCD 29MM 1024X768.75HZ LM520 SILVER/CHARCOAL (AOC International-LM520) Review, by Mick Lockey February 4, 2003

WHAT'S HOT: At a mere $299, the newest flat-panel monitor from AOC has the enviable distinction of being one of the lowest-priced LCDs around. You'd be hard-pressed to find a 15-inch panel that costs less than this. And it earned the highest graphics quality score among LCDs we tested via a VGA connection in March 2003. Although it didn't place at the very top, it was quite good for viewing photos or graphics on Web pages.
WHAT'S NOT: Text quality isn't the LM520's strong point. Its fonts and letters were legible but not as crisp as those on many competing models. We saw jaggy edges and uneven focus on some screens, too.
A low price often signals cost cutting on the production side. In this instance, the panel's gray-and-black case didn't feel as solidly constructed as those of pricier displays, nor was its industrial design as stylish or current. AOC's tech support--12 hours daily during the work week--falls short of its competitors', as well; many LCD vendors provide around-the-clock phone support.
WHAT ELSE: For adjusting screen images via the on-screen controls, the LM520 includes a large dial in the center of its bezel. It has common controls--for example, those for adjusting the vertical and horizontal size of the image. Easy to use, it also doubles as a navigation wheel to cycle through the on-screen menu.
You won't find many features beyond the basics: This panel doesn't swivel on its base or pivot into landscape mode.
Paper documentation consists of a rudimentary setup sheet that also offers a few troubleshooting tips. A more thorough manual, which includes a description of on-screen controls and how to use them, can be found online at the company's Web site. A short manual would have been handier.
UPSHOT: Though its construction feels a little flimsy, this bargain-basement LCD offers acceptable image quality for basic graphics viewing.
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Reviewed by: jeffa
Strengths: Great overall Image Quality - cost much less than higher-priced competitors
Weaknesses: Design can be improved upon slightly
Overall: Completely happy. Satisfied me the moment I turned it on. I saved a whole lot of dollars going with the AOC and it was well worth the money. The value is definetly there. Image quality is nice & crisp.
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