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Asus PM17TU

Size (inches): 17 • Resolution (pixels): 1280 by 1024 • Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only • Contrast Ratio: 600:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 9.92 • Price When Reviewed: $235
Asus PM17TU (Front)
Asus PM17TU (Front)
Asus PM17TU
Asus PM17TU
74.4 Good
Last updated
September 08, 2006
Test Center Reviewed by
Kalpana Ettenson
Pros
  • Smooth black bezel looks nice
Cons
  • Built-in speakers provide poor sound
  • Pricing:Inexpensive: $235 (10/30/2007)
  • Performance:Good: 74
  • Features:Poor: 59
  • Design:Good: 76
Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing Inexpensive: $235

Inexpensive: $235

Performance Good: 74

Good: 74
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 72 
Text Score 75.4 
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Average 
DVD Motion Test Result Average 
Gaming Motion Test Result Average 
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 103.3 

Features Poor: 59

Poor: 59
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 17 
Resolution (pixels) 1280 by 1024 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 500 
Contrast Ratio 600:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 140 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 130 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds) 3 
Type of Pixel Response Time Gray-to-gray 
Panel Technology In-plane switching 
Panel Manufacturer Asus 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.26 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height No 
Pivot No 
Swivel No 
Adjustments Tilt adjustment only 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 5.6 
Height (inches) 16.4 
Width (inches) 15.4 
Weight (pounds) 9.92 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type Yes 
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met TCO'03, VESA DPMS 
Maximum Power Consumption 48 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 2 
Downstream USB ports 2 
Upstream USB ports 2 
Cable Card Ready No 
TV Tuner No 
Inputs
Composite No 
Primary Color Controls Yes 
HDTV Tuner No 
Interfaces Analog and digital 
VGA Yes 
DVI Yes 
S-Video No 
HDMI No 
Component No 
Included Hardware DVI cable, VGA cable, audio cable, power cord 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) Three 
Parts Warranty (years) Three 
Weekday Support Hours 19 
Saturday Support Hours 9.5 
Sunday Support Hours 9.5 
Toll-Free Support No 

Design Good: 76

Good: 76
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