Dell UltraSharp 1704FPT 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand

Dell UltraSharp 1704FPT 17

Dell UltraSharp 1704FPT 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand
Manufacturer: Dell Computers
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Dell UltraSharp 1704FPV 17-inch Flat Panel Monitor redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish new Dell industrial design, advanced functionality and the best in LCD panel technology. It utilizes an Active Matrix TFT LCD that delivers distortion-free, clear images with a maximum resolution up to 1280x1024 pixels and fast 25 ms response time. Vertical and horizontal viewing angles of ?89 degrees enable a clear view of the screen from virtually any location around the display. Whether for corporate or home use, the UltraSharp 1704FPV maximizes the viewing experience with a thin bezel and panel that swivels, tilts and pivots to satisfy the most demanding of users. With 4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 located on the side, the Dell UltraSharp 1704FPV gives users convenient access points to plug in devices such as keyboards, digital cameras, secondary hard drives and printers. With 5.1 inches (130 mm) of height adjustment virtually every user can adjust the display to their exact comfort level and help reduce eye and neck strain.

Average customer rating:

Good Value
Brilliant Display, Terrific Value.
A good monitor overall

Dell UltraSharp 1704FPT 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand

Manufacturer: Dell Computers
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Offers brightness of 300 cd/m² and 500:1 contrast ratio for vivid, true-to-life images and text
Features wide viewing angles of 70° in horizontal and 65° in vertical direction
Max Resolution: 1280x1024 at 60 Hz, Includes a built-in USB hub, with 2 USB ports on the side of the monitor
Delivers distortion-free, sharp images with 500:1 contrast ratio and 12 ms response time
Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type: 15-pin D-sub miniature / DVI-D

ASIN: B0009EV5CY

Product Description

The Dell UltraSharp 1704FPV 17-inch Flat Panel Monitor redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish new Dell industrial design, advanced functionality and the best in LCD panel technology. It utilizes an Active Matrix TFT LCD that delivers distortion-free, clear images with a maximum resolution up to 1280x1024 pixels and fast 25 ms response time. Vertical and horizontal viewing angles of ?89 degrees enable a clear view of the screen from virtually any location around the display. Whether for corporate or home use, the UltraSharp 1704FPV maximizes the viewing experience with a thin bezel and panel that swivels, tilts and pivots to satisfy the most demanding of users. With 4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 located on the side, the Dell UltraSharp 1704FPV gives users convenient access points to plug in devices such as keyboards, digital cameras, secondary hard drives and printers. With 5.1 inches (130 mm) of height adjustment virtually every user can adjust the display to their exact comfort level and help reduce eye and neck strain.

Customer Reviews:

Good Value.......2006-01-09

I bought 1704fpt to extend my iBook 12" screen, it is my first LCD monitor. It is quite heavy. The monitor height lock only works on lowest and highest position. But it does not slip down in the middle position. The 4 USB ports hub is useful. The screen is VERY bright and factory default color is not right. I had hard time to calibrate it. Beside that, it is perfect!

Brilliant Display, Terrific Value........2005-07-25

I have have owned this monitor for 3 months now and I really am impressed by the quality of the image and the general design quality of the monitor. Before moving to this monitor, I was using an IBM ThinkVision, an excellent monitor but a poor value given it's high cost. Having high expectations and requirements for my next monitor, I considered many monitors, including the Samsung line of Syncmasters before settling on the Dell Monitors. In terms of value and performance, I sincerely feel that this monitor tops out all other monitors.

In terms of display quality, this monitor is superior. I am a graphic artist and have noticed no difference between this monitor and others including the IBM Thinkvision and Samsung Syncmaster. There is no ghosting, the response time is superior, and generally, to even a fairly trained eye, there is nothing better out there in the market.

The build quality of the monitor impressed me as well. The monitor is slim, very sturdy, and just gives off an aura of quality. The buttons are tight and the swivel is firm. Dell definitely had the user in mind with a convenient USB hub.

Overall, this monitor is a superb buy and I strongly recommend it.

A good monitor overall.......2005-06-30

The most important part of a monitor is its screen, and this monitor does not disappoint. Colors are rich and text is sharp even through the analog input. Great response time and acceptable viewing angle. It's very bright - it lets you adjust the brightness from 0 to 100 and I have mine on 60 and it's still as many photons as my poor eyes can take (70 would be brighter than any laptop). I like the modern look of the monitor, and the USB hub is nice and unobtrusive. The base is sturdy and weighty, and has a nice little rubber sleeve to keep your cables together. The 3-prong power cord plugs directly into the monitor, no brick necessary. The menu is easy to use and offers enough configuration options.

The main problem with this monitor is that the mechanisms by which it raises/lowers, swivels, and pivots are a bit "sticky." You'll try to raise it an inch, and it won't budge, so you'll apply more and more pressure until it finally lurches a half foot upward. And the same problem going down. Also, the screen rotation pivot doesn't "lock in" at 90 degree angles - sure it stops rotating, but it's off by a little bit. To keep the screen perfectly level, you'll have to use a ruler and measure the distance of both bottom corners to your desk each time you adjust it in any way - otherwise it might be off by 1-2 degrees, which is extremely annoying. (My personal opinion is that it doesn't make much sense to pivot a 1280x1024 monitor anyway since it's only a 256 pixel difference.)

It's a good monitor, especially for the price, but I have to subtract a star for the positioning problems.

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