which Flat panel is better? Need help please

[cbeavers]

I cant decide between the two, can someone please help me make up my mind and then tell me why that one is better. Thanks so much here are the two flat panels

1. Samsung 17" LCD Syncmaster Monitor Model 171T-Ivory - Retail
Specifications:
Viewable Image Size: 17"
Brightness (Typical): 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 350:1
Viewing Angle (H/V): 160/120 (degrees)
Interface: Analog
Horiz. Frequency: 30-81 (kHz)
Max/Native Resolution: 1280x1024
Emissions Standard: TCO '99 Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more
$339.00

OR

2. Samsung 170N 17" Ivory LCD Monitor

Specifications:
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.264
Brightness (cd/m2) 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 350:1
Viewing Angle 150 / 125
Maximum (Analog) 1280 x 1024
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub
Dimensions: Packaging (WxHxD) 20.7" x 20.9" x 10.7" WARRANTY Parts/Labor/Backlight 3 / 3 / 3 Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY!
this one is $379.00

Does one have better specs than the other?

 

[OverVolt]

Holy double Post!!!!!

But they both look about the same to me. If it were me i'd go with the cheaper one and buy a :beer: with the money. GL on the choice, with either one youre gunna be happy.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Either way, those RMA/warranty policies suck. Eight dead pixels before you get a replacement? :Q

- M4H

 

[Pete]

What will you use them for? Also, try Neoseeker to dig up some more reviews of both panels (also Anandtech, THG, and maybe GamePC).

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: OverVolt
Holy double Post!!!!!

But they both look about the same to me. If it were me i'd go with the cheaper one and buy a :beer: with the money. GL on the choice, with either one youre gunna be happy.

Triple; check peripherals.

 

[Big Lar]

It seems to me that the more expensive 1 is Analog only?

 

[Mem]

Either way, those RMA/warranty policies suck. Eight dead pixels before you get a replacement?

Samsung have one of the best qualtiy control with dead pixels,you`ll find that most users will have 0,1, or if unlucky 2 at the most dead pixels with a Samsung LCD monitor,now 8 well I`ve never heard of anyone getting 3 let along 8 with a Samsung LCD monitor.


cbeavers,why those two models only ,is it price and is gaming important to you?

 

[cbeavers]

Ok how about this one, and should I even order from Newegg with that sucky return policy?
anyway here's the other one I was looking at.

NEC/MITSUBISH 17" LCD MONITOR ASLCD17V Beige Retail
Specifications:
Display Type: 17-inch (17" viewable active matrix, (TFT)
Dot Pitch 0.264
Brightness: 260 cd/m² white luminance
Contrast Ratio:400:1
Response time: 16ms Typical
Reccomended Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz to 75 Hz
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years Parts and Labor, including Backlight
Dimensions: 14.7 in. (W) x 14.8 in. (H) x 7.9 in. (D)
Input Connector: VGA DB15 Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY! More...
$389.00

 

[Mem]

These two 17" models( NEC 1760NX and Hitachi CML174) also both available in black are worth looking at.