Question 1

Does this monitor come with cords/accessories? What do I need to purchase for full functionality? Nope, I am not tech savvy. :)

Accepted Answer

Everything is included to get you up and running. If you have a PC (meaning running Windows Operating System), it is plug and play. Your computer will recognize the monitor and install the drivers to make it work. No geek stuff is required. The monitor comes with a power cord to plug into an AC receptacle, a video cable to connect to your computer, and a 1/8" audio cable to connect the monitor's speakers to the audio output on your computer. The speakers are adequate for listening to tutorials or other things which don't depend upon wide frequency ranges or loud volumes. Don't expect high quality sound. If you want high quality sound, you will have to buy external speakers. Personally, I prefer AC powered speakers for high quality speakers.

Question 2

Is there a built in Microphone?

Accepted Answer

No, there is not a built in microphone.  Only built in speakers.

Question 3

Is this monitor compatible with running Windows 8.1 operating system 64 bit? I have an Acer AL2216W monitor that suddenly quit displaying anything on the screen and when I tried to update the software drivers, it was only compatible up to Windows Vista 32 bit. I previously owned a computer running Windows XP and I purchased a new HP computer running Windows 8.1 operating system 64 bit. The Acer AL2216W monitor worked fine with my new computer up until now.

Accepted Answer

That sounds more like a configuration problem than a monitor problem.  Windows 8.1 will run old tube monitors as long as they are plug and play and even then you can make those work.  Probably refresh rate or resolute is set to high. But to answer your question,Yes that monitor would work.

Question 4

We want to mount the monitor on a stand.  Is the base removable?  Thank you.

Accepted Answer

Very nice monitor and the base is removable for mounting.

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