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Lenovo Thinkvision L171P

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Pros
Easy to make adjustments with this model
Cons
Confusing on-screen controls; no extras.

Pricing: Average: $329 (2/16/2006)
Performance: Fair: 65
Features: Very Good: 81
Design: Good: 77

Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing

Average: $329

Performance

Fair: 65

PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested	60
Interface Tested	Digital
Graphics Score	63.2
Text Score	66.5
DisplayMate Motion Test Result	Average
DVD Motion Test Result	Average
Gaming Motion Test Result	Average
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result	132.3

Features

Very Good: 81

Screen Specs
Size (inches)	17inches
Resolution (pixels)	1280 by 1024
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter)	300
Contrast Ratio	700:1
Horizontal View Angle (degrees)	150
Vertical View Angle (degrees)	135
Antiglare	Yes
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds)	8
Type of Pixel Response Time	Gray-to-gray
Panel Technology	Twisted nematic
Panel Manufacturer	Samsung
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset?	Yes
Pixel Pitch (mm)	0.26

Physical Adjustments
Tilt	Yes
Height	Yes
Pivot	Yes
Swivel	Yes
Adjustments	Multiple adjustments

Dimensions
Depth (inches)	8.3
Height (inches)	15.1
Width (inches)	14.6
Weight (pounds)	11.9

Other Features
Cabinet Colors	Black
Headphone Jack	No
Speaker Type	No
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met	TCO'99
Maximum Power Consumption	40
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption	3
Downstream USB ports	0
Upstream USB ports	0
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	Analog cable, DVI-D cable
Included Software	CD with user guide and installation files

Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years)	Three
Parts Warranty (years)	Three
Weekday Support Hours	24
Saturday Support Hours	24
Sunday Support Hours	24
Toll-Free Support	Yes

Design

Good: 77

IBM ThinkVision L171p Review

by Kalpana Ettenson

- IBM's ThinkVision L171p offers plenty of ergonomic options--it can be adjusted smoothly, and it has a solid footing. But its image quality pales in comparison to most of the other 17-inch displays we've tested, and it offers few extras.

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