Princeton LCD 1700 - LCD display - TFT - 17"

Description: The Princeton LCD 1700 is a 17 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is expensive at around $290.Comes with a built-in set of stereo speakers.This LCD features a 1280x1024 native resolution.Weighs 13 lbs.

Pros: Has 0.264 mm dot pitch, which is somewhat better than some similarly priced monitors.Reduce the clutter on your desk with this monitor's built-in speakers.Its wide viewing angle (150 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.

Cons: Has only 450:1 contrast ratio, which is somewhat lower than some similarly priced monitors.For example, the Planar PQ1710M, a 17 in monitor at around $255, has 800:1 contrast ratio.Also, this monitor has only 1280x1024 resolution.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is lower than the average monitor on the market today.

Suitability: Built for those who want a spacious screen that will not hog their entire desk.

Value: Despite its expensive price, this monitor has good features for the money.Nonetheless, take note that flat panel monitors having similar viewable size have an average cost of around $190.

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: Princeton Graphic Systems
• Part Number: LCD1700

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
• Width 15.2 in
• Depth 7.7 in
• Height 15.4 in
• Weight 13 lbs

• Image

• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 5:4
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 450:1
• Max horizontal view angle 150
• Max vertical view angle 130

• Display

• Diagonal Size 17 in
• Viewable Size 17 in
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
• Max Resolution 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz
• Color Support Up to 16.2 million colors
• Max Sync Rate (V x H) 76 Hz x 82 KHz
• Response Time 16 ms
• Controls / Adjustments Phase, Volume, Contrast, Brightness, H/V position, Color balance
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
• Video Output None
• Signal Input VGA

• Video Input

• Analog Video Signal RGB

• Audio Output

• Type Speaker(s) - Integrated
• Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel 1 Watt

• Input Device

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• Miscellaneous

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 75 x 75 mm
• Features Wall mountable
• Compliant Standards UL, cUL, DDC-2B, FCC Class B certified

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Operational power consumption 45 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 3 Watt

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 32 °F
• Max operating temperature 104 °F
• Operating humidity range 20 - 85%

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Princeton Graphic Systems

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.prgr.com/
• Address: 400 Exchange, , .
• Phone: 714-619-8000
• Fax: 714-619-8010