Need Recommendations for a 17" Flat Panel LCD

[nagibbs]

I need to replace my old 17" Nec monitor and have decided to go with a flat panel LCD. What is a good brand and what would you say is the best value? Cost is important but not and overriding factor. Thanks

r.gibbs@insightbb.com

 

[DevilCooling]

mag has a nice one its cost about 339.00 us at best buy

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

1) Go here and type in 17 into the search field.
2) Check the boxes labeled General Hardware and Video
3) Click Search
4) Proceed to browse through the dozen other threads about 17" LCD's

Thank you.

 

[Slappy00]

Goto www.tomshardware.com ... good workup... I myself go with the horde and say the Samsung 171v is a GREAT choice right now (till Sat 28th) you can get the Samsung at Bestbuy ($150 mailin rebate) . Best Deal around but you'd better hop on it.... GL

 

[BoomAM]

Theres a new hitachi one out that has a 12ms responce time. Theres a review of it on gamepc.com, i think.
It comes in two colours as well!!!(whooooooo)Black and White (or carbon & ivory as hitachi likes to call it) It also has a DVI connector as well a the standard D-SUB. And comes with the DVI cable as well.
Its a very well spec`d monitor for the price, ans is currently the best gaming monitor out. No ghosting/lag/trails whatsoever.

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

Originally posted by: BoomAM
Theres a new hitachi one out that has a 12ms responce time. Theres a review of it on gamepc.com, i think.
It comes in two colours as well!!!(whooooooo)Black and White (or carbon & ivory as hitachi likes to call it) It also has a DVI connector as well a the standard D-SUB. And comes with the DVI cable as well.
Its a very well spec`d monitor for the price, ans is currently the best gaming monitor out. No ghosting/lag/trails whatsoever.

FYI, the response time is 16ms not 12ms.

 

[nagibbs]

The Samsung 171V looks like a good choice but I can't find this model on the Samsung web page. Is this a new model or maybe a discontinued one. Thanks

r.gibbs@insightbb.com

 

[BoomAM]

Thanks for the update KnightBreed, I forgot,
I just quickly glanced at the specs, they say 12ms+4ms. It is 16ms.

 

[sanchny]

Link to 171v on samsung's web page
I have one of these myself. Bought it at Best Buy on Black Friday, the $549 - $150 MIR = $399 deal. I haven't tested it with that many games, since I've been using onboard video on my shuttle SS51g (currently waiting for my video card from newegg). I've used it with Quake 2 and Unreal Tournament, with no noticeable ghosting at all.
I have no clue what the response time it (anyone know?), but I have no right to complain. I upgraded to this from a 15" eMachines crt .
This monitor + Cleartype = heaven.

 

[Mem]

If I was buying a 17" LCD right now,my choice would be the Hitachi CML174SXWB ,you just got to love that black colour and 16ms time.

 

[BoomAM]

Mem, Thats the one that i suggested as well.
I should be getting this in the new year, as replacement for my 5year old 19" CRT.

 

[Mem]

Mem, Thats the one that i suggested as well.

I know,I just forgot to say "another vote for Hitachi CML174SXWB "bit .

 

[GetInMyFatBelly]

Planar PX171M for $589 available on Dec. 27, 2002