ViewSonic VG171B question

[profjo00]

hi, i can get the ViewSonic VG171B for 700 new. is that a good deal instead of the compaq 7020. the only think that worries me is that i cant adjust the hight on the monitor. or maybe i can... i dont know. please give me fast reponses on this monitor and if you think its a good choice, also pelase state why

thanx

 

[Guest]

IMO, not a good LCD. The response time is 40ms, and there are better LCD's for that price. Try Samsung. They have way better 17" LCDs and have more options to choose from.

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[profjo00]

ok, but the compaq 7020 have the same response time, right.

are you sure this is a bad choice. the thign is that PCworld gave this 4.5/5 stars and said this was the best monitor. i get so confused who to trust and everything

 

[Guest]

To be honest, I just don't know. The 17.4" monitors most likely use the same LCD and have similar performance. I sure wish there were a comprehensive test of all the LCDs out there. This is clearly lacking.

If there is any way to try using the LCD while browsing the web or playing games before buying would be the best test. Another excellant way is to purchase from someone that has a 100% guarantee for a period of time so that you could return it if you don't like it. Baring that, it's going to be hard to get consensus.

There are several people here that have the TFT7020 and most seem to be very happy. Other than that, I don't know if you're going to get much more help here.

Ron

 

[profjo00]

i started to look at the samsung 171B. and damn I am impressed. i think i will try to get that one, its a little more expensive but its worth the extra $ i think. i am thinking of buying through dell.com do you know if they have 100% guarantee.

thanx for you help

 

[flamethrower205]

The VG171 is the same panel as the TFT7020, except that is has better lighting.

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[SDLeMire]

The 17.4" monitors most likely use the same LCD and have similar performance.

Every 17.4" LCD i've seen has been an MVA panel, which are different than the VG171 or TFT7020, and seem to perform differently.

 

[profjo00]

im getting the samsung SyncMaster 171B 17" Flat Panel LCD Monitor from dell for a 741.56 with tax and shipping, thats a good price i think, i will order it later today, if there are noone who thinks that this monitor is bad or have any think agains it

 

[profjo00]

but damn, i notice this one does not have a dvi input grrr, i need a dvi, hmmm someone help me to find a good monitor under $800

 

[flamethrower205]

So I take it you're not buying it? Hmm, then follow my policy- wait a year.

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[flamethrower205]

The 17.4 inchers you see are most definetly different. The 17.4" panels are from Fujitsu, and they use MVA. The TFT7020 and VG171 both use diffuse film.

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[flamethrower205]

Oh yeah, one more thing- prof, Viewsonic is a pretty large company, and there's a good chance you'll be able to take a look at VG171 in a store. I remember at some shop in the palisades mall, there were like 20 LCD displays!

Good news! Compusa should have the VG171!

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[profjo00]

ok flame, i this i will pass compuUSA today and check them out

 

[flamethrower205]

cool, just make sure YOUR Compusa has it, cause they really differ in what they carry/ have on display....

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[profjo00]

ok, i called them up and my local store did not have it. anyway is this monitor any good. the spec looks good.
Cornea's multi-function CT1702
spec at http://www.corneasystems.com/spec/CT1702.pdf
the price of this one would be $700

 

[flamethrower205]

Viewing angle seems waaayyy too small.

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[Guest]

Samsung offers a really good 17" LCD with DVI. Here's the link: http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1044331358.1015543131@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccgadcehimmkhhcfejceefdfggdhgk.0&prod_id=171P

It's the 171P if you can't get to the link.

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[profjo00]

yep. true that, i think i want to go with a weel known brand, and not some strange brand like this.

 

[flamethrower205]

hehe, I woulda considered the 171p to replace my TFT7020, but the problem is the max res at digital mode is 1024x768! WTF!

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[Guest]

Uh....not according to the specs. You on crack?

Jack Burton is a great man...

 

[flamethrower205]

Maybe..... lol, j/k, never touch that stuff
Where does it say 1280x1024 for DVI? I say 1024x768.

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[Guest]

If it is that in Digital, though I haven't seen that posted anywhere yet, then go for the 170T. Has DVI too. Like I said, Samsung has a lot of choices.

However, I would make sure Flame and wouldn't go assuming yet. Remember, don't say it's a fact unless you know it's a fact.

Jack Burton is a great man...

 

[profjo00]

whats the difference between 170p and 170T?. the thing is that i dont want to soend much money, i thogutht that the dell.com deal was good but then i figure it did not have a dvi i want a good monitor without takeing my lifesavings

 

[profjo00]

is there a big difference of a analog or a digital, because i jsut found out my local store have a samsung 170sTFT for 600+tax.

i maybe shoudl try to get that one. wehat do you think

 

[flamethrower205]

From teh specs, the 170s looks decent. The difference between digital and analog depends on the monitor really. As for the 171P, I could swear I saw it written on a webpage- just need to find it.

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