Dell 1703FP

Pros: Excellent contrast, brightness, and adjustable stand

Cons: Response time may not satisfy gamers

The Bottom Line: The excellent display characteristics and convenient extra features of the FP1703 make it a worth display for the vast majority of applications.

Review: Introduction Several weeks ago, I noticed that the buzzing sound from my Samsung SyncMaster 753DF (17” CRT) was getting steadily louder. After getting two refurbished replacements from Samsung, neither of which I was completely satisfied with, I ...

Pros: Very good contrast, DVI, good Swivel, thin bevel.

Cons: Large Footprint.

The Bottom Line: Worth every penny. Your eyes will thank you.

Review: 8/4/2004 LCD Market Current the prices of LCDs are dropping due to stock accumulating at the manufacturers. Analyst estimate that the price for 17" LCDs will drop to $299 by the end of the year. Just something to keep in mind when ...

Pros: Image quality, height adjustability

Cons: Price

Review: This monitor has changed how I use my computer. Instead of looking down at a laptop screen, I'm able to adjust the height of this monitor. While the angle adjustments on most monitors are good, the height adjustment makes all the difference for me. ...

Pros: Clear picture, good price, nice style

Cons: Too small

Review: This is a fantasic monitor. The color is wonderful. I have other flat panel monitors but this one has a clearer picture, and doesn't hurt my eyes. For the price this is what you should ...

Pros: Pivot operation, analogue and digital input, small dot pitch, super bright, hight adjustable.

Cons: None.

Review: After a long market research, I decided to purchase this 17" LCD. It has the best set of features in its class; small dot pitch, digital and analog input, USB hub, and most important for me: pivoting screen that supports both landscape and portrait ...

Pros: Excellent text and graphics, high contrast, low glare. Looks great too.

Cons: None that I can see yet.

Review: I searched thoroughly for a high-quality flat-panel monitor when I purchased my computer recently. I researched many products including a number of Samsung and NEC products. Ultimately, the choice of the Dell 1703FP was a result of price and features. ...

Pros: Good image/text quality, height/swivel adjustments, digital capability, great price when discounts offered.

Cons: Slow response time of 25 ms. Dell prices fluctuate like the stock market

The Bottom Line: Buy it if you can get it for under $400.

Review: I just purchased this monitor for $329.00, after much shopping around. It offers the most features and quality for the money. Unfortunately, with Dell, you constantly have to search the internet each day (or sign up to get alerts from websites posting ...

Pros: good height, better portrait view angle

Cons: check font sharpness

Review: see my review of the viewsonic vp171...in short the dell is better for the portrait mode, the whites are whiter?, and it is even using analog mode. maybe however the fonts are not as sharp...need to compare with a digital hookup. the usb ports are a ...

Pros: It's pretty Good return policy at Dell

Cons: Fuzzy quality of text Slower response time for opening documents that other monitors I tried

Review: I do a lot of on-screen editing of text documents, and so after being disappointed with the Dell 17 inch 172 FP, I paid additional money for the Ultra Sharp (1703 FP). I should have saved my money and just purchased the NEC MulticSync. The 1703 FP from ...

Pros: Good picture. Well built Monitor.

Cons: Blurry text.

Review: I agree with Jane. I have suffered this blurry screen for 8 weeks, ringing Dell Ireland.. each time for 3 or 4 hours, taking instructions, trying any number of solutions when when really they must KNOW that this screen is blurry for text. I have also ...