Acer S1 ultra-thin displays debut

Acer has debuted a new line of displays for computers that are ultra-thin and have green features to save power and take up less space on the desk. The new line of displays use LED backlights and are very slim with profiles 13mm to 15mm thick.

The new line of displays is called the S1 series and come in screen sizes of 20-inches, 21.5-inches, and 23-inches. The smallest screen is only 13mm thick with the other two being 15mm thick. The LED backlights are white LED and the screens have no halogen or other hazardous substances in their construction.

Features of the series include a 12M:1 contrast ratio, Acer Adaptive Contrast Management, 16:9 aspect ratio, and more. The screens will ship this month with the 20-inch going for $219.99, the 21.5-inch for $219.99, and the 23-inch for $269.99.