Saturday, August 23, 2008

Top 5 LCD Monitors 17 Inches in the market today

Top 5 17-Inch LCD Monitors -Top 5 LCD Monitors 17 Inches in the market today

These 17-inch monitors are the best in the class today, and they're relatively affordable. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Laura Blackwell

Asus PM17TU
Bottom Line: This worthy performer displayed fine text and pretty graphics, but its design is dull and it offers few extras.
PC World Rating: 74.4 (Poor)
  1. Size (inches): 17
  2. Price When Reviewed: $235
  3. Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
  4. Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only
  5. Contrast Ratio: 600:1
  6. Interfaces: Analog and digital
  7. Weight (pounds): 9.92
Lenovo ThinkVision L171P
Bottom Line: Though this display made a poor showing in our image quality tests, its easy adjustability impressed us.
PC World Rating: 75.3 (Very Good)
  1. Size (inches): 17
  2. Price When Reviewed: $329
  3. Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
  4. Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
  5. Contrast Ratio: 700:1
  6. Interfaces: Analog and digital
  7. Weight (pounds): 11.9
ViewSonic VP720b
Bottom Line: With plenty of ergonomic adjustments and strong scores in our graphics tests, this display would suit graphics professionals.
PC World Rating: 79.1 (Very Good)
  1. Size (inches): 17
  2. Price When Reviewed: $260
  3. Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
  4. Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
  5. Contrast Ratio: 500:1
  6. Interfaces: Analog and digital
  7. Weight (pounds): 12
NEC MultiSync 70GX2
Bottom Line: Despite its high price, this monitor's sharp text, bright graphics, and clean design make it a standout.
PC World Rating: 82.8 (Very Good)
  1. Size (inches): 17
  2. Price When Reviewed: $280
  3. Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
  4. Adjustments: Tilt and swivel adjustments
  5. Contrast Ratio: 700:1
  6. Interfaces: Analog and digital
  7. Weight (pounds): 12.6
Dell UltraSharp 1707FP
Bottom Line: This thoughtfully designed display with easy swivel and pivot mechanisms also has easy-to-reach USB 2.0 ports on its side.
PC World Rating: 82.3 (Very Good)
  1. Size (inches): 17
  2. Price When Reviewed: $239
  3. Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024
  4. Adjustments: Multiple adjustments
  5. Contrast Ratio: 600:1
  6. Interfaces: Analog and digital
  7. Weight (pounds): 9.13

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