If i was to get a 17 TFT which should i go for

[Howard]

Another Iiyama convert. Excellent.

[directhex]

dvi-d connectors are digital-only dvi, i.e. dvi.

dvi-i connectors have both dvi-d and analog in the same connector, i.e. you can stick a vga adapter on one (graphics cards have dvi-i connectors)

the iiyama comes with a vga connector and cable, and a dvi-d connector, so you can plug in one one machine via vga, and (if you get a dvi cable) one machine via dvi.

[Apex]

Another Iiyama convert. Excellent.

Not quiet, might still end up with the f-419 seen has it's only 42 quid more then the e431s-b

[rough_neck]

iiyama prolite e431s-b

Ditto, I've had my iiyama E431S-B along with my hitachi CML174 blah blah for around 3 months, cant fault it apart from no dvi cable included . .heh but the tft only cost me £248

[beej]

I've had a Hyundai Q17 for about 6 months. It's well-built, offers analogue or DVI (comes with cable), has an integral 2-port USB hub, and the response rate is fab!

[bsodmike]

The Samsung SyncMasters are decent, 173T is a good unit (I got 3 of these).

[Gunbuster]

One thing to check for is the colour depth, some TFTs use 6-bit gamma (which produces banding) to improve the response time. 8-bit is par for the course, but that alone won't guarantee you quality. One way to tell is if they talk about 16.2 million colours not 16.7 (24-bit colour). The Illyama sounds the best at first glance because it has 24-bit colour and 16ms response time.

[Apex]

Well at the mo it's a fight between the E431s-b and the AG Neovo F-419

F-419

http://www.neovouk.com/products/F-419.htm

• Main Features
  
  Panel Size 19" (482.6mm)
  Brightness 300cd/m2 (Typical)
  Contrast Ratio 700:1 (Typical)
  Viewing Angle (H/V) 170o / 170o (Minimum)
  Uni-Directional 160o (Typical)
  Display Resolution SXGA 1280 x 1024
  Input Signal Analog, Digital*
  Response Time 15ms / 10ms (Typical)
  Net Dimension 422 x 410x 220mm (16.6" x 16.2" x 8.7")
  Net Weight 6.5Kg (14.3lbs)

E431s-b

http://www.iiyama.co.uk/default.asp?...=236&PROD=2270

• Main Features
  
  Panel TN Wide Angle
  Diagonal 17" (43 cm)
  Response time 16 msec
  Contrast ratio 450 : 1 typical
  Brightness 250 cd / m² typical
  Viewing zone H: 140°, V: 120°, right / left each 70°, top / bottom each 60°
  Native resolution 1.3 megapixels (1280 x 1024) / 75 Hz
  Speaker 2 x 1.5W Stereo

The F-419 is only 42 quid more too

[Gunbuster]

Sorry got here before you edited your post.

[Apex]

While the 25ms seems slow the 700:1 and 300 figures are attracting me

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/labs/labs_story.php?id=52673

[Gunbuster]

Depends if you find 25ms destracting or gives you motion sickness.
I don't mind it, it reminds me of the motion blur you get when you rotate your head in real life.

[Mblaster]

Hyundai Imagequest Q17+ (12ms response time )

I have this monitor, never see any ghosting in games, DVD's etc. IMO it looks great as well although it's not the black with silver bits that you wanted, more like silver with black bits.

[southsider]

Try www.digiuk.com they sold me it for £312.55

[Apex]

311 all in from scan

We have a new contender

http://www.digiuk.com/productdetail....87231&guid=&s=

• Specification:
  Warranty 3 years on-site
  Dimensions WxHxD 389 x 387 x 250 mm
  Interface Analogue/Digital
  Screen Size 17 inch
  Screen Type TFT
  Resolution 1280 x 1024
  Contrast Ratio 600:1
  Brightness 310cd/m2
  Response Time 12 ms
  Horizontal Frequency 81kHz (max.)
  Vertical Frequency 76 kHz (max.)
  Inputs 15 pin D-Sub, DVI
  Weight (Kg) 5.2 kg
  Viewable Area 17 inch
  VESA Compliant No
  Colours Black / Silver
  Pixel Pitch 0.264
  Bandwidth (MHz) 135 (max.)
  Included signal cables VGA
  Emissions Standard TCO'99
  Mac Compatible Yes
  Supported Colours 16.7 million
  Power Consumption 70 Watts (on), 3 Watts (standby)
  Stand Normal tilt
  Viewing angle(H:V) 140/140

tempting tbh

also http://www.digiuk.com/productdetail....87231&guid=&s=

[Proplus]

I wouldn't bother with the F-419, purely on the basis that its 19" but only does a max res of 1280x1024.....if you want 19", then you should be looking at 1600x1200.

[azrael1]

I disagree ! If u play games alot or eyesight is not A1 then get a 1280 res tft u wont regret it !

Guess what I got today A Sony 19inch TFT the New model with 12ms response rate
I had a hitachi 16ms TFt before and this blows it away !!