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

Panasonic Panaview TX-LCD17SSIL

Panasonic Panaview TX-LCD17SSILThe Panasonic's pedestal mount provides both swivel and tilt adjustment to suit any application, this action is very smooth and there does not seem to be any inclination that the panel is top heavy or likely to tip over. The quality of construction is very good. If this unit is required for high usage, it's worth taking into consideration the durability of its construction.

This panel features a TV tuner module that fits into the rear of the unit. This may not be helpful in an office environment, however it would make a great option in educational institutions or in a retail environment for displaying TV images, DVDs, or videos via the S-video and composite ports. Interestingly, there is also a picture-in-picture (PIP) function that allows a user to operate the monitor and also watch TV in a small box at the same time.

The image quality was excellent, once we had set up and calibrated the monitor. Overall, the Panasonic is hard to pass up, particularly for image quality.

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: Panasonic Panaview TX-LCD17SSIL
Price: AU$1199
Vendor: Panasonic
Phone: 132 600
Web: www.panasonic.com.au

Interoperability:
VGA and DVI inputs and more.

Futureproofing:
Also has S-video and composite inputs.

ROI: ½
Very good price for the feature set.

Service:
3-year warranty with excellent pixel policy.

Rating: ½

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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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