Pros

  • Attractive design with hidden buttons

Cons

  • Very expensive; tilt adjustment is stiff

At A Glance

Pricey but unique unit offers touch-sensitive controls hidden in a speaker grille. An S-Video port is a nice extra.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number P17
Inventory Number 24949
Display
Antiglare 1
Panel manufacturer CPT
Contrast ratio 500:1
Brightness 300.0 lumens
Panel technology Twisted nematic
Display size 17.0 inches
Pitch 0.26 mm
Horizontal viewing angle 140.0 ∞
Vertical viewing angle 130.0 ∞
Response time 4.0
Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
Refresh rate 60.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
S-Video 1
VGA Yes
Upstream USB ports 1
Downstream USB ports 4
Composite Yes
HDMI 0
Headphone Jack Yes
DVI-D 0
DVI-I 0
DVI Yes
Audio Digital Optical No
USB 0
Component Video Yes
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met TCO'99
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 2.0
Maximum Power Consumption 70.0
Dimensions
Width 15.8 inches
Depth 7.4 inches
Height 15.6 inches
Weight 15.0 pounds
Sound
Speaker Type Yes

Performance

Performance
Text Score 70
Interface Tested Digital
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Average
Graphics Score 69.9
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 108.5
Refresh Rate Tested 60
Gaming Motion Test Result Average
DVD Motion Test Result Average