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3.5

3.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Sep 8, 2006

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Adjustments
Aesthetics
Audio
Broadcast Standards
Display
General
Green
Included Hardware
Interface Connection
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Adjustments

Adjustments	Multiple adjustments
Height-Adjustable Base	Yes
Pivot	Yes
Swivel	Yes
Tilt	Yes

Aesthetics

Cabinet Colors

Grayblack

Audio

Speaker Type

Broadcast Standards

HD Formats

720p1080i

Display

Antiglare	1
Panel Manufacturer	Samsung
Panel Technology	Patterned vertical alignment

General

Cable Card Ready	0
Primary Color Controls	1

Green

Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met	TCO'99
Maximum Power Consumption	65
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption	35

Included Hardware

HDTV Tuner	0
Included Hardware	DVI-D cable D-sub cable
Microphone	0
TV Tuner	0
USB Hub	0
Webcam	0

Interface Connection

Audio Digital Optical	0
Component	0
Composite	0
Downstream USB ports	2
DVI	1
DVI-D	0
DVI-I	0
HDMI	0
Headphone Jack	1
S-Video	0
Upstream USB ports	2
USB	0
VGA	1

Screen Specs

Brightness	300 cd/m^2
Horizontal viewing angle	140 °
Diagonal size	17 inches
Pitch	0.26 mm
Vertical viewing angle	130 °
Response time	8
Native resolution	1280 x 1024 pixels
Display refresh rate	60
Contrast ratio	600:1

Dimensions

Height	12.92 inches
Width	14.6 inches
Weight	9.13 pounds
Depth	7.16 inches

3.5

3.5 / 5 - PCWorld, Sep 8, 2006

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Bottom Line

This thoughtfully designed display with easy swivel and pivot mechanisms also has easy-to-reach USB 2.0 ports on its side.

Dell UltraSharp 1707FP

UltraSharp 1707FP Review, by Kalpana Ettenson March 20, 2006

Dell UltraSharp 1707FP

Artwork: Rick Rizner, Chris Manners

Dell's versatile UltraSharp 1707FP is a nicely designed, easy-to-use display that comes with several extra features. The 17-inch unit costs an affordable $299 (as of 2/16/06); however, its image quality falls a bit short of that offered by other better-performing units.

I enjoyed the Dell's clean design--the display, with its thin black bezel, sits atop a sturdy, silvery-pronged foot that prevents wobbling. In addition to smooth tilt, pivot, and height mechanisms, the monitor swivels. But unlike other models that allow just the panel to swivel, this one swivels at its base, making the movements much more stable. A cable holder at the back of the stand enables you to thread cables easily through a small opening.

Four USB 2.0 ports--two downstream ports on the back as well as two upstream ports on the side--let you easily connect USB devices. I found the monitor's on-screen controls--located on the front--to be fairly easy to use, and the simple interface helped me navigate the adjustments.

While the Dell's design won raves from our judges, its image quality failed to impress them. Text on our test screen of a Microsoft Word document was easy to read, but colors in our test image of a fruit tart looked muted. Nevertheless, the unit is sufficient for displaying most basic documents and images.

The 1707FP comes with a thorough, easy-to-follow CD-based manual. A quick setup guide helps you handle basic issues, such as how to set up and position the display.

Kalpana Ettenson

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PCWorld Lab Results

Rating Breakdown
Performance
67
Features
88
Design
87
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Performance Comparison with Similar Monitors

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Dell UltraSharp 1707FP
70
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Performance

DisplayMate Motion Test Result	Average
DVD Motion Test Result	Average
Gaming Motion Test Result	Average
Graphics Score	66.4
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result	133.3
Interface Tested	Digital
Refresh Rate Tested	60
Text Score	67.9

User Reviews

Average User Reviews for Dell UltraSharp 1707FP

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Latest User Reviews 1 review
Reviewed by: ShaoKangYi

Duration of ownership: 2 Years

Strengths: This monitor functioned well for two years.

Weaknesses: After two years of use, for no apparent reason, a black line appeared on the screen, which grew daily until the entire screen was etched. The screen had not been touched -- the line appeared and grew spontaneously.

Overall: When you buy a Dell SuperSharp Flat Panel Display, get the 3-year warrantee.

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