A Few Detractions
For all the things to love about the SyncMaster 170MP, it has a few drawbacks. All of its inputs are nestled under a flap on the monitor's backside, with cables fitting into the respective inputs vertically, from below. This design allows the panel to lay flush against a wall or a flat surface, but inserting cables into the cramped compartment is a pain. Fortunately, you'll probably set up once and be done with it for a while. Additionally, one of the few things the SyncMaster 170MP doesn't support is digital input. A pure digital-video signal bypasses the traditional signal conversions from digital to analog, producing a superior image. On the other hand, digital flat panels and the video cards that support them can be very expensive.
The 170MP's picture rivals that of some digital displays, but it has a far more reasonable price. If you want a large, high-quality flat panel that you can use with your existing hardware, this is an excellent deal.

