17-inch LCDs - CNET reviews

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updated June 2, 2006

Why settle for a big, boxy CRT when you can get about as much screen area on a 17-inch LCD? Yes, LCDs are more expensive than CRTs, but they're also better looking and lighter, and they take up much less desk space.
-- Lara Luepke, assistant editor

17-inch LCDs

Monitors	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Dell UltraSharp 1707FP Released: 02/27/2006	7.9 Very good	Email me when product is available	With an attractive design, ample adjustability options, and great image quality, the Dell UltraSharp 1707FP is one of the best 17-inch LCD monitors. We're especially impressed with its low price. Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix , 17 in , 1280 x 1024 , Silver , 0.264 mm, 8 ms

Sony MFM-HT75W Released: 03/01/2005	7.3 Very good	Email me when product is available	The Sony MFM-HT75W is a snazzy, well-designed dual-purpose LCD that will please those who want a display that can work and play simultaneously. Specs: LCD TV , 17 in, 450 cd/m2, 800:1 , 1280 x 768 , 16:9 , Silver

Sony SDM-X73 Released: 07/07/2003	6.9 Good	Email me when product is available	Sony's sharp-looking SDM-X73 offers adequate image quality for basic home or office use. Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix , 17 in , 1280 x 1024 , 0.264 mm, 16 ms

Envision EN7220 Released: 02/25/2004	6.7 Good	Email me when product is available	Despite this 17-inch LCD's inelegant design, it performs well in all the important ways. Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix , 17 in , 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz , 0.264 mm, 25 ms

Sony SDM-S75AB Released: 08/01/2005	6.5 Good	Email me when product is available	The Sony SDM-S75AB doesn't offer much versatility or many multimedia features, but its text performance and basic design make it well suited to office work. However, you can find better options. Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix , 17 in , 1280 x 1024 , 12 ms

NEC MultiSync LCD1770VX Released: 08/23/2005	6.1 Good	Email me when product is available	Most 17-inch monitors can't match the NEC MultiSync LCD1770VX's clean appearance and ease of use; however, so-so image quality limits the NEC's appeal. Specs: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix , 17 in , 1280 x 1024 / 76 Hz , 0.264 mm, 8 ms