Flat out: Ten 17-inch LCD monitors tested

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12 August 2003 07:20 PM
Tags: 17", technology, business, monitors, lcd, t&b, 17-inch, rmit

BenQ FP791

BenQ FP791The BenQ FP791 is one of the new generation of LCD monitors with faster refresh rates, although still not really close to that of a decent CRT monitor.

The BenQ is fitted with a removable panel covering a recessed slot; this is designed for a module (called the "digital photo frame") that allows the display to operate as a picture frame, cycling through a slideshow of images directly from most standard digital camera flash memory cards without the need for a PC. This could be very handy for on-site sales/marketing or in-store static presentations for clients. BenQ tells us this feature is now standard on all FP791 BenQ LCD monitors.

While the brightness and contrast were average, the colour display was quite impressive. Overall, the BenQ FP791 is a very well constructed monitor.

17" LCD Displays
Introduction
1. AG Neovo F-417
2. AOC LM720
3. BenQ FP791
4. IBM 6374-AB1 Thinkvision
5. Mitsubishi Diamond View DV172
6. Panasonic Panaview TX-LCD17SSIL
7. Philips 107S4FB
8. Samsung 172W
9. Sony SDM-HS73
10. Viewsonic VX700
Features table
How we tested
Look out for...
Final words
About RMIT
Product: BenQ FP791
Price: AU$1299
Vendor: BenQ
Phone: 02 9714 6800
Web: www.benq.com.au
Interoperability:
Has VGA and DVI input.
Futureproofing: ½
Includes flash card reader.
ROI:
Relatively pricey, but includes speakers.
Service:
3-year warranty with average pixel policy.
Rating:
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Talkback 8 comments

    Help! From the above page, th ...Anonymous -- 26/01/04

    Help! From the above page, the links to the "Features Table", "What to Look for" etc. etc. do not work. Can you please fix?

    On the above page, the links t ...Anonymous -- 26/01/04

    On the above page, the links to "Features Table", "What to Look For" etc. etc. do not work.
    Can you please fix?

    Is the TX-LCD17SSIL available ...Anonymous -- 06/02/04

    Is the TX-LCD17SSIL available in Australia?
    Panasonic havei indicated that they do not have that one. TX-LCD17AE and TX-LCD17M appear to be the only 2 that exist. Is this correct?

    thanks for an excellent and in ...Anonymous -- 21/02/04

    thanks for an excellent and informative article. I was considering changing my existing monitor and with the information in your article I am now in a far better position to select. keep up the good work

    thanks for an excellent and in ...Anonymous -- 21/02/04

    thanks for an excellent and informative article. I was considering changing my existing monitor and with the information in your article I am now in a far better position to select. keep up the good work

    Hi, I have the same question a ...Anonymous -- 21/04/04

    Hi, I have the same question as Anonymous, I am reseller and can't find this model, wanted by customer.

    Tim

    Fullname: Anonymous
    Location: Brisbane, Qld, Australia
    Occupation: Engineer
    Comments:
    Is the TX-LCD17SSIL available in Australia?
    Panasonic havei indicated that they do not have that one. TX-LCD17AE and TX-LCD17M appear to be the only 2 that exist. Is this correct?

    I tried to see your comments o ...Anonymous -- 29/12/04

    I tried to see your comments on 17-inch LCD, but none of those ten reviews is availiable!

    How can we get the test result ...Anonymous -- 12/01/05

    How can we get the test results?

    We will buy the 17"LCD monitor, we have to consider the price, quality, and service. It would be highly appreciated if you can send me the test results.

    We are T&B subscriber.

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