My old CRT monitor is starting to go bad and I am looking for something new.
The reasons I want and LCD are:
1) easier on the eyes
2) saves space (I have a really small desk)
3) looking for a better, sharper, more accurate image
My most important criteria is the image quality. It would be nice to not deal with ghosting, but that is secondary to image. I am into graphic design and 3D animation, so I need something that will display colors accurately. At this pointI am not considering price.
I have been looking at the Samsungs for a long time, and the 173P looks like it might fit my needs. Does anyone have any experience on this monitor or does any one have any suggestions for me?
Here are the specs:
Specifications
Model 173P-Silver
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Panel Type a-si TFT/PVA
Size 17"
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.264
Brightness 270 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 700:1
Viewing Angle (H/V) 178/178
Response Time (ms) 25
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Interface Analog/Digital
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Frequency Horiz. Rate (kHz) 30-81 (Analog)
30-63 (Digital)
Vert. Rate (Hz) 56-76
Bandwidth (Mhz) 140
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Resolution Maximum 1280x1024
Native 1280x1024
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Colors Supported 16.7 Million
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Signal Input Input Video Signal Analog RGB, DVI Digital Link
Video Level Analog : 0.7VP-P; Digital: TMDSTM
Sync Type Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG
Input Connectors 15pin D-Sub, DVI-D
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Plug and Play DDC 2B
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Power On/Working (Watts) 40
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Wall Mount VESA® 75mm (optional)
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Cabinet Color Front/Back Silver
Available Colors Silver
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Dimensions (W*H*D) Physical (inches) 15.0 x 15.6 x 9.3
Packaging (inches) 18.7 x 16.1 x 6.9
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Features Special Ultra Narrow Bezel and slim design, dual hinge stand, dual CPU input, pivot technology, buttonless design, MagicTuneTM, MagicBrightTM
Included
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Warranty Parts/Labor/Backlight (yrs) 3/3/3
The reasons I want and LCD are:
1) easier on the eyes
2) saves space (I have a really small desk)
3) looking for a better, sharper, more accurate image
My most important criteria is the image quality. It would be nice to not deal with ghosting, but that is secondary to image. I am into graphic design and 3D animation, so I need something that will display colors accurately. At this pointI am not considering price.
I have been looking at the Samsungs for a long time, and the 173P looks like it might fit my needs. Does anyone have any experience on this monitor or does any one have any suggestions for me?
Here are the specs:
Specifications
Model 173P-Silver
----------------------------------
Panel Type a-si TFT/PVA
Size 17"
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.264
Brightness 270 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 700:1
Viewing Angle (H/V) 178/178
Response Time (ms) 25
Aspect Ratio 4:3
Interface Analog/Digital
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frequency Horiz. Rate (kHz) 30-81 (Analog)
30-63 (Digital)
Vert. Rate (Hz) 56-76
Bandwidth (Mhz) 140
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Resolution Maximum 1280x1024
Native 1280x1024
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colors Supported 16.7 Million
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Signal Input Input Video Signal Analog RGB, DVI Digital Link
Video Level Analog : 0.7VP-P; Digital: TMDSTM
Sync Type Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG
Input Connectors 15pin D-Sub, DVI-D
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plug and Play DDC 2B
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power On/Working (Watts) 40
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wall Mount VESA® 75mm (optional)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cabinet Color Front/Back Silver
Available Colors Silver
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dimensions (W*H*D) Physical (inches) 15.0 x 15.6 x 9.3
Packaging (inches) 18.7 x 16.1 x 6.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Features Special Ultra Narrow Bezel and slim design, dual hinge stand, dual CPU input, pivot technology, buttonless design, MagicTuneTM, MagicBrightTM
Included
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Warranty Parts/Labor/Backlight (yrs) 3/3/3