The X2040

We received the Pertelian packed in its retail packaging, with a nice note from the manufacturer. Whilst the box has a high quality feel to it, the graphics design need a little more effort. It looks like someone has sat down for 20 minutes with Photoshop going crazy with bevel. The pictures used aren’t high resolution and hence look a little pixely. The stock photography of the Pertelian itself isn’t fantastic and could be better. They even use Times New Roman for some of the text, which just reminds me of Windows 98.

If you were to see this product on the shelf, there isn’t enough to capture your interest. From a distance the front looks great, but closer up, the Pertelian photo has artefacts. I personally think that a little more money spent in the design department could really boost sales, especially in an arena where eye-catching semi-naked girls are rife on packaging.

Once out of the box, you’ll find the LCD display itself, some self-adhesive Velcro, a small stand and a setup CD; everything you need to get started.

The small stand allows you to mount the display on your desk, or you can alternatively use the Velcro to attach the X2040 to anything you like.

The display connects to your PC using a standard USB plug, with a fairly lengthy 6 foot (1.8m) cable, and – as its USB – you could even extend the cable further.

The X2040 is quite thick and has a large border around the screen. It looks a little outdated so far as styling goes but is made of high quality plastic that feels sturdy and strong.