Gateway FPD1775W

Description: The Gateway FPD1775W is a 17 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is expensive at around $270.Note that this is a wide-screen (16:9 ) monitor.This unit features a 1280x720 native resolution.Weighs 6.8 lbs.

Pros: Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.

Cons: Has only 1280x720 resolution.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is lower than the average monitor on the market today.Also, this monitor has only 500:1 contrast ratio, which is lower than some similarly priced monitors.For example, the Planar PQ1710M, a 17 in monitor at around $255, has 800:1 contrast ratio.

Suitability: Designed for those who want a spacious screen that will not hog their entire desk.The 8 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: In general, this monitor's features are as expected for this price.However, you would typically pay about 30% less to get a flat panel monitor with roughly the same viewable size.

Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) For more help in deciding if this is the right monitor for you, visit the buying guide for monitors at CNET Reviews.

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.

• Manufacturer: Gateway
• Part Number: FPD1775W

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Width 16.1 in
• Depth 7 in
• Height 14.1 in
• Weight 6.8 lbs

• Image

• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:9
• Image brightness 250 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
• Max horizontal view angle 140
• Max vertical view angle 130

• Display

• Diagonal Size 17 in - Widescreen
• Viewable Size 17 in
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.291 mm
• Max Resolution 1280 x 720
• Response Time 8 ms
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
• Display Screen Coating Anti-glare
• Video Output None
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features HDCP

• Video Input

• Analog Video Signal RGB
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

• Audio Output

• Type None

• Input Device

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI

• Miscellaneous

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
• Compliant Standards CE, NOM, cUL, RoHS, VCCI, FCC Class B certified

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Operational power consumption 20 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 1 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Gateway

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.gateway.com/
• Address: 14303 Gateway Place, Poway, CA. 92064
• Phone: (800) 846-2000