ALBATRON L-17ATD 17" (Silver/Black) LCD Monitor -TV Tuner, AV out, S-Video out, and DVI Support Retail for $440 shipped!

[AJPatel]

I'm thinking about buying this one. Anyone have any better suggestions for 17" LCDs with DVI?
NewEgg

The only thing I question is the 4th picture if you click the "See it" link. What's that card for?

It's not exactly the hottest deal out there - there are cheaper ones - but this has the most features I've seen in a while.
LANAddict Review of the model below it
Manufacturer Details

 

[krisoto]

a pci tv tuner

 

[AJPatel]

Originally posted by: krisoto
a pci tv tuner

But it doesn't have the connectors on it...that's why I was wondering. It's a perfect rectangle, with nothing to actually go into the PCI slot. Isn't that weird?

 

[AJPatel]

bump

 

[EY2K]

the tv-tuner actaully goes inside of the monitor, read the review @ anandtech. they did a review of this model.

 

[lzpoof]

Originally posted by: AJPatel

Originally posted by: krisoto
a pci tv tuner

But it doesn't have the connectors on it...that's why I was wondering. It's a perfect rectangle, with nothing to actually go into the PCI slot. Isn't that weird?

It';s not a pci tuner... might mount in the monitor somehow or something. If you look at the pic of the lcd back, you can see the spots where the coax and vid input from the card would down through holes. The card must be optional

 

[AJPatel]

Originally posted by: EY2K
the tv-tuner actaully goes inside of the monitor, read the review @ anandtech. they did a review of this model.

Thanks! Great review, by the way, if anyone wants to read it. It's of the model below, but it has nothing but good things to say
AnandTech Review Link

 

[rudeguy]

I actually just got one of these yesterday, the tuner is for a dif model, and also no av jacks on this one, however it works great, picked up this with the silver and black case thats on sale fo 38 bucks...they look great together

 

[AJPatel]

Originally posted by: rudeguy5757
I actually just got one of these yesterday, the tuner is for a dif model, and also no av jacks on this one, however it works great, picked up this with the silver and black case thats on sale fo 38 bucks...they look great together

cool! Did you get the L-17ATD or the L-17AT? The ATD is the model higher up - I didn't see one higher than that though so I was wondering what the tuner would be for if there were no models above it?

The ATD is the one that's being sold at NewEgg, but the links are to reviews for the model below since they haven't reviewed this model yet. Just wanted to know which one you bought

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: AJPatel

Originally posted by: rudeguy5757
I actually just got one of these yesterday, the tuner is for a dif model, and also no av jacks on this one, however it works great, picked up this with the silver and black case thats on sale fo 38 bucks...they look great together

cool! Did you get the L-17ATD or the L-17AT? The ATD is the model higher up - I didn't see one higher than that though so I was wondering what the tuner would be for if there were no models above it?

The ATD is the one that's being sold at NewEgg, but the links are to reviews for the model below since they haven't reviewed this model yet. Just wanted to know which one you bought

I actually got the asd model...tv tuner wasnt that important to me...tuner cards are easy to come by so I couldnt justify the extra money...however I didnt realize that the asd model doesnt have any audio inputs....but the monitor only has clock radio speakers so thats not too big of a deal anyways....btw...picture is awesome for this price



edit: and yes the tuner does go in the back of the moniter...its actually pretty sleak how they have it set up

 

[superflysocal]

so has anybody bought the atd moddel that they are selling. I need a lcd monitor that is a stand alone tv also (without using a pci tv tuner card).

was looking at comparable models from cornea (around 500-550) and sampo (600 at costco, great return policy)

 

[computerboy2k1]

i wouldnt trust lanaddict. THat lcd they reviewed had 40ms pixel response and he said there was no ghosting at all. Just wanted to suck up to albatron. That lcd has a low 350:1 contrast ratio. Id opt for the one made by cornea systems tv tuner 17" lcd. Get the new 16ms response 17" planar lcd. I picked one up last week from dell.com for $462 shipped and its amazing no ghosting and its the latest technology.

 

[superflysocal]

but does planar have a tv version with dell

 

[Dartsen]

Looks to me the TV card is not a PCI card. Seems it will fit in the back of the monitor, with a coax port and line-out port. It is very good price for a 17' LCD with a TV toner. I paid $490 for a Cornea CT1702 two month ago. Compare to this one, the cornea has S-video, and component -input, which this one does not have. The remote of the albatron looks cooler, but I think I am more comfortable with the cornea remote. I think it is all boil down the image quality. I am quite happy with the Cornea unit. Haven't had a albatron to compare. It is really a great price. Glad I don't have to make more decision.

 

[AJPatel]

Originally posted by: computerboy2k1
i wouldnt trust lanaddict. THat lcd they reviewed had 40ms pixel response and he said there was no ghosting at all. Just wanted to suck up to albatron. That lcd has a low 350:1 contrast ratio. Id opt for the one made by cornea systems tv tuner 17" lcd. Get the new 16ms response 17" planar lcd. I picked one up last week from dell.com for $462 shipped and its amazing no ghosting and its the latest technology.

I just checked Dell's site for the Planar. It doesn't have DVI so I think that's a major turn-off for me. Do you have a DVI card or just a regular one?
is 350:1 really that bad for contrast? What else should I know about this monitor?

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: AJPatel

Originally posted by: computerboy2k1
i wouldnt trust lanaddict. THat lcd they reviewed had 40ms pixel response and he said there was no ghosting at all. Just wanted to suck up to albatron. That lcd has a low 350:1 contrast ratio. Id opt for the one made by cornea systems tv tuner 17" lcd. Get the new 16ms response 17" planar lcd. I picked one up last week from dell.com for $462 shipped and its amazing no ghosting and its the latest technology.

I just checked Dell's site for the Planar. It doesn't have DVI so I think that's a major turn-off for me. Do you have a DVI card or just a regular one?
is 350:1 really that bad for contrast? What else should I know about this monitor?

just know that i have been on this bad beast for 2 days now and when i look at sites its like looking at 4x5 35mm pictures in an album....not telling you to buy...just saying I am happy

 

[AJPatel]

Originally posted by: AJPatel

Originally posted by: computerboy2k1
i wouldnt trust lanaddict. THat lcd they reviewed had 40ms pixel response and he said there was no ghosting at all. Just wanted to suck up to albatron. That lcd has a low 350:1 contrast ratio. Id opt for the one made by cornea systems tv tuner 17" lcd. Get the new 16ms response 17" planar lcd. I picked one up last week from dell.com for $462 shipped and its amazing no ghosting and its the latest technology.

I just checked Dell's site for the Planar. It doesn't have DVI so I think that's a major turn-off for me. Do you have a DVI card or just a regular one?
is 350:1 really that bad for contrast? What else should I know about this monitor?

Contrast ratio While largely irrelevant for CRTs, contrast ratio is an important spec for LCDs since the range from lightest to darkest has immediate bearing on LCD image quality. Manufacturers claim LCD contrast ratios ranging from 200-to-1 to 400-to-1, but that ratio is calculated in too many different ways to make any meaningful comparison. Take this specification with a large grain of salt.

CNet Guide to Buying LCDs

What's the validity of that statement?

 

[computerboy2k1]

http://www.planar.com/monitors/PX171M.asp theres the lcd i bought, and planar sells a add on tv tuner/caputre card for it. Its a amazing monitor. I wouldnt trust that cnet that much its mostly compiled of noobs that think they know what they are talking about. Or the cornea here is very good http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?sku=C196-1012

 

[TheDiggler]

AJPatel (and anybody else interested):

Click here to see a Specifications Comparison Chart of all L17 Series LCD TV/Monitors.

 

[AJPatel]

Originally posted by: TheDiggler
AJPatel (and anybody else interested):

Click here to see a Specifications Comparison Chart of all L17 Series LCD TV/Monitors.

Thanks, but I've seen it
I posted that in the original post for this thread under Manufacturer details

 

[AJPatel]

Originally posted by: computerboy2k1
http://www.planar.com/monitors/PX171M.asp theres the lcd i bought, and planar sells a add on tv tuner/caputre card for it. Its a amazing monitor. I wouldnt trust that cnet that much its mostly compiled of noobs that think they know what they are talking about. Or the cornea here is very good http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?sku=C196-1012

Thanks! I just ordered this Albatron though and it's a bit cheaper. I'm not a hardcore gamer anyways
Will let everyone know how it is when I get it...

 

[TheDiggler]

Originally posted by: AJPatel
Thanks, but I've seen it
I posted that in the original post for this thread under Manufacturer details

DOH! :Q

 

[AJPatel]

Just got home on Spring Break to see my beautiful monitor

Surprised to see NewEgg raised the price hehe

The AT effect? Nah..

I saw a 15" LCD TV in the Circuit City weekly ad for $600 and I was like man my LCD would sell for $800! Could make a lot of money off this thing!

Just thought I'd let everyone know it's working great...no dead pixels, no nothing. The speakers are stupid but they're better than my laptop speakers so I'm using it while I'm home until I get back to school to hook it up on DVI - I can't wait!!!

 

[rx8]

hi...

i was just wondering if ppl who ordered this and have recieved it have any additional comments. i am looking to buy a lcd today and i am either going to go with this one or the dell 1702FP. the dell one can be had for $459.10 today only with the automatic 10% off and a 35 off 300 that expires today. not the best price i think but i do need a lcd within the next two weeks.

the tv aspect is more of a bonus thing. so if the quality is relatively equal i would like to go with the albatron. just not sure how much "better quality" the dell one is.

thanks to those who can respond.

 

[novon]

the response time is kinda high (40ms), I got the Cornea CT1702T for a little more, very pleased with it and it has all the features you want.