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

Samsung 172W

Samsung 172WThe Samsung is a 17in widescreen, measuring approximately 14.5in wide x 9.0in high. Its native resolution is 1280 x 768. After a while, you get used to the strange format, and certainly widescreen applications like movies appear much better on their own native format.

The default factory settings are relatively good, with slight tweaking needed to get the image perfect. The contrast was excellent, and colour reproduction was reasonable. Overall, the image quality was slightly above average.

If you are after immediate wow factor then this is definitely the unit to go for.

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: Samsung SyncMaster 172W
Price: AU$1299
Vendor: Samsung
Phone: 02 9763 9700
Web: www.samsung.com.au
Interoperability:
VGA and DVI inputs.
Futureproofing: ½
Widescreen format.
ROI:
Relatively pricey.
Service:
3-year warranty with excellent 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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