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Samsung 172X 17'' LCD Monitor (Samsung-172XSILVER)
| Quality of text/graphics | Very good/Good |
| Ease of use | Very good |
| Features | Very good |
| Screen size and resolution | 17 inches; 1280 by 1024 native resolution |
| Vendor's panel specifications | 12ms pixel redraw time; 270 candelas/m typical luminance |
| Video inputs | Analog and digital video inputs |
| Vendor-specified viewing angle and panel type | 160 degrees horizontal and 140 degrees vertical; twisted nematic panel |
| PC World-measured horizontal viewing angle: As determined by the PC World Test Center. Vendor-specified viewing angle may differ, as each vendor determines its own measurement procedure. For more information visitfind.pcworld.com/36659 | 171 degrees |
| Base adjustments | Tilt and height adjustments |
| Weight | 8.3 pounds |
| Rated power consumption | 40 watts maximum; 2 watts standby |
| Ergonomic and environmental certification: Based on TCO Technology certifications for office products. For more information visitwww.tcodevelopment.com | TCO'99 |
| Other features | Color- and image-adjusting software |
| Support policy score | Outstanding |
| Support policies | Three-year warranty; 24-hour daily toll-free support |
Samsung SyncMaster 172X
June 7, 2004
The Samsung SyncMaster 172X is one of the first LCD monitors with a 12-millisecond response rate we've tested. In our informal tests with an action game and a movie, we pitted the SyncMaster 172X against our Dell UltraSharp 1703FP Best Buy. We found that the 172X's rendering of movement was more clearly defined in Star Wars: Episode II, but we were hard-pressed to see a difference between the units on our Return to Castle Wolfenstein gaming test. With its thin bezel (half an inch) and small footprint, this monitor fits easily on a crowded desk. And its height adjustability helps find the most comfortable viewing position. We rated the 172X's graphics as Good, and its text Very good. Those ratings aren't up to the standard set by the previously tested SyncMaster 173P, which was rated Outstanding on both graphics and text; still, the 172X would be satisfactory for general-purpose use.
Upshot: Well-rendered motion and decent graphics make the Samsung SyncMaster 172X a good LCD monitor for entertainment.
Laura Blackwell
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Reviewed by: avengeffaf
Strengths: bright, slim, excellent contrast
Weaknesses: none
Overall: This is an amazing flat panel. It's also an incredible steal with the current rebates available from various retailers. There were ZERO dead pixels and it even comes with a mounting bracket. Simply amazing.
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Reviewed by: SnowCougar
Strengths: Excellent visual quality, no noticeable "ghosting", vibrant color reproduction, and clean design.
Weaknesses: Limited height adjustment.
Overall: In the week that I have owned this monitor I have become enamored with it. Compared to my CRT this monitor saves a ton of space, consumes 200w less energy, runs cooler, and provides truer color reproduction! After calibration with the programs Samsung includes on the driver disk the monitor displays a very true black (not a "backlit" black)and a truly luminous white. The display is crisp in digital mode playing games at either 1024x768 or 1280x1024. There is no noticeable quality loss. There is also no ghosting or after-image in fast paced games. Photoshop/Illustrator users will be delighted by the color reproduction and the crispness of line that this high quality monitor provides. I plan to purchase another to use in a dual display setup! =)
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Reviewed by: markgil
Strengths: very thin and modern looking, crisp clear colors (especially black), no ghosting with games, low price and zero dead pixels
Weaknesses: none found yet
Overall: the king of the 17" LCD's. a world of difference from the 19" CRT that it replaced. I chose to go with a smaller size monitor (17" instead of 19") and get better performance and I'm very happy with my decision.
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Reviewed by: jspita
Strengths: Speed, Quality, Looks, Size
Weaknesses: Price, Dead Pixels
Overall: The Monitor is Very well designed and shows NO signs of ghosting. I have been gaming on the monitor all week and watching movies and it runs flawlessly. Very thin and lightweight with a sturdy stand. It only has a 75mhz refresh rate that is locked. A little on the expensive side, It arrived with 1 dead pixel...which isn't a huge deal. Highly recommend this monitor.
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Reviewed by: Persian
Strengths: Narrow & Slim , Good Design , 12ms , DVI , Good Color & Contrast .
Weaknesses: Low Height , Bright Edge , Ghosting in Edge , No DVI Cable .
Overall: 10 days ago i bought a 172x , after using it in home i found a stuck pixel , a blue one ! but for use the garanty it must had over 3 dead pixel , then i change it for no dead pixel pricy ( over 35$ ! ) , the 2nd one also had dead pixel , at last the 3rd one had no dead or stuck pixel . its great monitor but in right down edge , screen is brighter , its not good for graphists , also it has ghosting in edge , but just in edge ! i use analog cable , i think if i use DVI the ghosting improves and it has better color & contrast .
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