Which 17" TFT

[oshta]

OK i AM getting my dad to buy a new moniter if it kills me!!

so poll- which one

-pls try not to make this ne more complicated - i need a definate answer by this time tomorrow!!

[edit]
dude - where did the poll go!!!

option 1:Hyundai Q17
option 2:IIYAMA VM 17" 4314 AS4314UT
option 3:Hercules ProphetView 920
option 4:NEC 1760NX
option 5:NEC 1760VM (inc speakers but 25w only)

[Austin]

Not sure I can specifically suggest a partic TFT but things to consider are ...

* 20ms response time (best if you plan to game and/or watch movies).
* Native res (what you'll really be stuck to using for Windows and games).
* Contrast and brightness, compare them.
* Connector, DVI is nicest but you'll obvioously need the gfx card to sport DVI too.
* 24bit colour (all should have this now), 16.7Million instead of 65thousand colours/shades.
* Inbuilt speakers save space and clutter but are dire.
* Extras like USB ports, rotation, footprint, colour, looks etc.

[oshta]

yeah - thanks

I think all the response times are prrty good (<20ms)
they all are 1280 1024 (what my 19" CRTs running)
and i do have a DVI source
finally i dont realy need the speakers (getin a set of 5.1s - one day)
and i would like to be able to rotate it (for fun) but any thing is better that the old 15" CRT i've got at the mo!!

also i cant be cream!! (case is black, keyboard etc black/silver)

[darkside]

I know you don't want to complicate the issue but I can only comment on the one I run - a Hitachi CML174SXW 17" in black. Ignore it if you will! However, I love it!

Screens are the hardest areas to agree on - everyone has different colour perception, needs and preferences. The only way to choose is view them all.

Or let your (Dad's) budget steer you...

As for your 'definate answer' deadline, that's up to you and your Dad, mate.

[Stoo]

deffo not the herc, it's awful..

[pmk24]

a mate just got a LG Flatron L1710S 17" TFT Monitor a nice 17" monitor and a great price of 299 (30 quid cheaper then ocuk) from comet.co.uk of all places

also with buying from comet they dont have any probs with returns within 7 days so if its got dead pixels or you dont like they have no probs giving your money back

[BUFF]

Originally posted by Stoo
deffo not the herc, it's awful..

Not what the reviews say of the current version (they changed panels).

[Alan]

You've picked the wrong iiyama! The very best 17" iiyama TFT is the 4332 in black. It is one of the best in picture quality has a 500:1 contrast ratio which make it better for movies, twin DVI-I connectors, a DVI-I cable, a DVI-I to VGA cable, a four port USB hub, excellent engineering in that the vertical part of the stand includes cable control and allows the screen to tilt and swivel and rise and fall... did I say it pivots as well and comes with the pivot software?

Three year swap out waranty, one of the best pictures.. but please, don't pick the iiyama you have listed. In every size category, iiyama only make one or two excellent models - the rest are average. Of course, it's 1280 x 1024.

[Grolschkid]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by oshta
[B]yeah yeah

Dont you just feel great Austin after going out of your way to give your best oppinion on the subject!! In my eyes go for the herculies u spoilt little brat!

[dgr]

Grolschkid@ i agree

newbies will be newbies... (nf to newbies of course)

[oshta]

Originally posted by Grolschkid

Dont you just feel great Austin after going out of your way to give your best oppinion on the subject!! In my eyes go for the herculies u spoilt little brat!

- sorry if i offended any one

- i was just agreeing


sorry daniel (post have being edited)

[Platinum]

Ive seen the 16Ms Hitachi (I know its not on your list) and its pretty damn good, I would defo recomend it.

[overfloe]

Originally posted by Alan
The very best 17" iiyama TFT is the 4332 in black.

what's the price like? im looking for one that's < £350
i've shortlisted the monitors:

- NEC 1760NX-B
- Hitachi CML174SXWB
- Iiyama E431S-B
- LG 1710B (Trying to avoid this one)
- Samsung SM172X
- Sharp LLT17D4B

none of the monitors above supports 16.7m colours?

[EasterEEL]

http://www6.tomshardware.com/display/index.html

They have been reviewing TFT screens with a games slant and comes down strongly on the Hyundai Q17 and Hercules ProphetView 920 DVI.

MicroDirect sell the Hyundai (£289 +VAT sometimes in special offer @ £269), the Hercules is due out before xmas, but I can't find anybody selling it yet, but I bet it will be nearer £350 + VAT.

Roger

[Alan]

The iiyama does 16.7 million colours and the cheapest I've seen it recently is about £425 unfortunately.

[RogueRazor]

Viewsonic 17" LCD Monitor Model VP171B Retail Whether you’re a graphics professional, corporate executive, or power gamer, the VP171b LCD display will enhance your productivity and enjoyment.
Specifications:
Type 17" color TFT active matrix SXGA LCD
Optimum Resolution 1280x1024
Brightness 260 nits cd/m2 (typ)
Contrast Ratio 500:1 (typ)
Viewing Angle 140° horizontal, 140° vertical
Response Time 16ms (typ)
Input Connectors: Analog 15-pin mini D-sub and Digital DVI-D
Dimensions: 15.4" x 17.5" x 9.4" (w/ stand)

$519.00 here in the colonies,...don't know if you can get it (but I don't see why not...) in the UK or what it will cost.