Wide 17" TFT?

[Jonny M]

Are there any decent (16ms) flat panels which are widescreen, rather than the traditional 4:3 format? It seems laptops are getting wide screens, and desktops are being left behind.

[MurphmanL]

I recall watching Computer World hour or whatever its called on QVC digital shopping channel, they had a wide 17",19",21",23" and I think they may if im not mistaken have had a 30" wide but i could be wrong, the 30 was like £2600 or something zany, if anyone here watches qvc they might know what im talking about. Anyways even if i am ranting i have deffo seen 19" Wide flats about

[directhex]

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...roductID=99062

[dEaDfRoG2]

http://www.lowestonweb.com/Products/...0-60747EC17565

This one looks quite good at £420 inc, though I'm not sure how good it is. It is widescreen with 16ms response though, so that's a good start!

Has some good reviews on Ciao...

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Relisys_RLT172...87/SortOrder/6

[Atomic]

I'd have a look for the Samsung 172W, it got brilliant reviews when I looked at it.

[Jonty]

I'd have a look for the Samsung 172W, it got brilliant reviews when I looked at it.

When I was looking a while back for monitors I came across this model. As Atomic says, it was received great reviews and it certain looks amazing. PCWorld/Dixons stock them, if you want to see one in the flesh. The only thing I'd say is that whilst it is a 17" screen, you're only getting the height of a 15" monitor, so in terms of overall area, you're paying a high price. That said, they are very cool, and considering the number of games/DVDs etc that support widescreen, it may be well worth it.

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