The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful: 17" LCDs Reviewed

Spatial Uniformity

The spatial uniformity of the XL775D was quite good, slightly above average. The lower part of the monitor was slightly brighter than the upper part, but the difference wasn't noticeable.

So the static qualities of the monitor are fairly good, but it's a shame it takes so much adjustment to get an optimum image. It's no easy matter even with a calibration unit, let alone without one.

A Good 16 Ms

As for responsiveness, the Xerox did quite well for a 16 ms. Its maximum latency as measured wasn't above 26 ms. That's less than the Hydis panel, for example. The Xerox was behind the Hydis over more than half of the value range. So this particular panel isn't a challenger for the Hydis's title belt. However, the Xerox did do better than the 1720B, which is also rated at 16 ms. So, specifications aren't everything.