Monitor Reviews

Great picture and great sound. Especially when you hook up a subwoofer to the set. I also purchased the optional speakers which have good overall quality. I have read some other reviews regarding some buzzing with the set but I have found that when I have hooked up the speakers there are 3 screws on the side of the set. If these are overtightened this could cause some buzzing noise. By loosening the screws you can make the buzzing go completely away. It worked on my set. hope this wil help if you get some buzzing on you sets enjoy

I purchased this Plasma for a friend and have had it in my home for 2 weeks. I too have looked at many plasmas in the stores and compared. I have to say this one has a beautiful picture. Compared to true HDTV plasmas in the store, this EDTV has a great picture. It is hard to spend the extra money for subtle differences that are hard to see even side-by-side. Most of our viewing is cable or DVD movies so I can't rationalize the extra money. Even with a cable input, the picture is great. It is clear and has little "noise" or "graininess" considering it is a cable signal. Friends come over and remark what a great picture.

Internal amp for speakers is fine. The Virtual Dolby does give good impact to the 2 speaker sound. For DVD's I use my separate surround sound system. One thing Samsung forgot on this model are audio output jacks to connect internal tuner sound to your surround sound system. So many other inputs, I don't know why they forgot those outputs.

This is one of the few Plasmas that comes with a 2 year warrenty in home! The appearance of the TV is perfect in our home and looks great on or off. We are likeing it soo much, I will probably buy one for myself now that I have seen and used it my home.

I was considering (having narrowed it to) a couple of different well known brands in the six thousand dollar price range. Having started out leaning towards the bigger name brands the service tech did a fine job trying to keep me in the higher priced models. I'm not sure who wore who out. As I read more about the different models I found them to be very similar in their offerings, however, I kept leaning towards not what the descriptions said, but where I felt it mattered most, in the visual presentation of the picture I saw. I also found that visual presentation to be equally as personal. I asked others (in the showroom) their opinion and no surprise, I got as many differences as there were people. For example, I viewed some that looked to be naturally lighter and some darker and some with the hues more sedate than others that were more brilliant. We all saw them differently, yet the specs were all the same. My decision to buy this Samsung plasma screen wasn't scientific, I bought it because I've had great success with Samsung products in the past and I found the picture to be as pleasing as the more expensive models. With the money I saved, I upgraded to the Bose audio system and still had plenty of money left to buy DVDs and the popcorn to go with them. I would strongly recommend this plasma screen and feel confident that you made the right decision. PS, don't let those clerks up-sell you, let your eye decide, after all it's you that will be watching it!

This is the best monitor I have ever had. I compare it in clarity to Sony. Who knows, maybe the internal components are identical.

I received mine about a week ago, (they're going fast!!) Believe me, if your out looking for a TFT, look no further. This thing is beautiful, it's very bright and the colors vibrant. It's got .26 dpi, <25ms response time, DVI & Analog. (You can switch between two displays.) Watching DVD's is a wonderful experience on the 172T. I received it in perfect condition, no dead pixels. This is my very first TFT and I wanted to get something worth all the money. Stop comparing and get this one!!!

My husband has bought the screen SyncMaster 172B LCD 17" today so my rate of this product is only formal. My question is: has this screen been designed also by Porsche as is the model 171P TFT? Just matter of curiosity because we love that skinny screen anyway.

Thank you.
Anna Stewart

First, you can see just how attractive the monitor is to look at. The thinly framed screen screams high-end monitor, and this display fortunately also delivers high performance. This monitor works with both analog and DVI, it and comes complete with both cables. I use DVI and the screen looks fantastic at the native 1280x1024 resolution. Photos are lifelike, and text is crisp. The screen has a very wide viewing angle, but there is some color loss as your angle away from the monitor gets worse and worse. You can adjust brightness levels with a quick touch of the "Magic Bright" button on the front of the monitor. I almost always leave mine on "text" mode which softens the brightness of black-on-white text.

Another very high selling point to this monitor is that the AC cord is built in. Most flatscreen monitors have an external power adapter in the form of a huge black box that sits on the floor. This monitor has the power source built into the back of the monitor, so hookup is very easy and space saving.

All in all, I couldn't ask more from a monitor. I went back to the very nice, ultra-crisp 17" CRT monitor I used for 5 years and I was amazed I had been using it for so long. The screen that once was one of the clearest on the market was dull, fuzzy, and I felt eye-strain almost immediately. So, if you're reading this on a CRT screen, do yourselves a favor and upgrade to this monitor. Flat panel technology + DVI Cable + Samsung = A fantastic value you'll love for years to come.

I had been checking out the reviews on LCD monitors. I was going to purchase a Samsung 172t, but it was replaced with the 173t which looked to have even better features. This is my first LCD monitor. The quality is stunning. Photos look great, and more important, text is super crisp and sharp. Even DVD movies look excellent on this monitor. Its a double thumbs up. Not all LCD monitors are alike. Samsung makes some of the best ones out there. You can't go wrong with this one.

I just got one today.
This Samsung 173T is the best monitor I have seen so far.
Its 17" LCD, with horizontal and vertical lanscape. So when you are doing word processing, it is easier to do with vertical than landscape.
It has Analog and DVI input. Both cables are included. My graphic card supports both, but I use analog. Because when I try to use DVI, my screen blinks every 5 seconds, but when I use analog, it does not blink.
Anyway, I had 19" CRT monitor before, and 17" LCD is almost equivalent to 19" CRT.
There is no dead pixel on my monitor.
My rating is 4.5, but I see no 4.5, so I give 5 out of 5 to this monitor.

I got one of these monitors at a computer show and have been impressed eversince. the monitor has a beutiful picture,DVD are so clear that you can see every hair on a persons head. Being able to display at 2048X1536 gives graphics proprams the chance to prove themselves. All in all this monitor is a good deal at any price.

This monitor offers superb quality image and color gamme. Also supports high resolution at tolerable refresh rates - I run mine 1600x1200 at 85. There are some minor annoyances, but even I, being almost as picky as it gets, just overlook 'em. I'm happy with my buy.

This monitor is absolutely amazing. The images are sharp and the text is very clear. Plus the monitor being flat is a plus also! Some monitors I've seen have a low refresh rate, but you won't have that problem with this monitor. I use it at 1600x1200 resolution and the refresh rate is 85 Hz. No flicker there :) The only minuses I can think of are the 2 very very faint horizontal lines in the screen but that cant be helped since its an aperature grill and that the monitor is big. But hey, if you're buying a 21" monitor, you'd expect it to be big right? Buy this monitor and you won't be disappointed.

This huge monitor is superb if you have room for it.

I actually have the version which has a USB hub built-in (model P817).

To get the best results from this monitor, certainly use an advanced (latest/greatest) video card. I'm using a Voodoo 3 3000 AGP video card (16MB high-speed SDRAM AGP 2x)... and there are even mightier cards on the market now.

The USB ports on the side of the monitor are extremely convenient. There are four ports, which are a lot easier to access than the ports on the back of the computer. The necessary cables are included for PC and Mac connections. Understand that this monitor connects using the "traditional" graphics cable (included/attached). If you get the P817 which has the USB hub -- there is a cable included which connects the hub to your USB port on the back of your computer.

I'm so much more productive with this 21-inch screen since I can see more info on the screen at once. And the resolution is great, with a high refresh-rate which is greater on the eyes.

The on-screen controls are a great help also.

I love this monitor - and haven't had any problems whatsoever in the 8 months since I purchased it.

i checked out viewsonic's website and the specs there reflect the latest model. the most notable difference is that the max resolution is now 1800x1440. the viewsonic csr told me that this model is the only one that has shipped for the past year, so trust viewsonic's specs and not the ones listed here.

We bought 5 on these monitors. They all worked fine out of the box. One appeared to have problems; however it turned out to be the high-resolution card that was not on the Compaq approved list. Replaced the card and Tada.

The P810-3 has the same front-end buttons found on the E771. And the viewable area may be 20 inches but there is no annoying black border.

Most of the time these monitors are being used for Pro-E and Auto Cad. But when no one is looking we use the monitors for System Admin. You can pull up four screens viewable at once. One can be programming, while the other can be the results a third screen for monitoring and a fourth for communications.

Six Months now and no problems. We will buy more.

I get this monitor at 29th of April 2004. This's my first LCD monitor. I mean that i begin to use them for long time. At me first look i can give fine mark. But time of pixels regeneration is 30 ms. And when I'm scroll i must to close my eyes. :)
For work - it's good monitor. For gamers i advice to take tube-monitor.

I received the VE 155b as a gift last summer, have been very happy with it, although I would have preferred the white color version (VE 155), since my PC is white. But the black is good 'cause it doesn't get dirty :-) (how common is it that you see a dirty white monitor that looks gray?). This lcd is very user friendly, has sharp pictures and perfectly flat screen, superb brightness, all in such a compact thin piece. ViewSonic also provide 24 hour support when I had questions. I have no negative say about it.

Bought this monitor about 6 months ago to replace a junky "Cornea". This is my first Viewsonic, and it shows me what this name means! The first thing I want to mention is: after reading so much about LCDs, I had expected at least 1 or 2 dead pixels, but this one has NOT A SINGLE DEAD PIXEL. I don't know if I am lucky, or most of Viewsonic have no dead pixels. The screen is the brightest I have ever seen, I have to adjust the brightness to a very low level sometimes. Graphics and texts are very clear. The colors are excellent, and installation and settings very easy. It is very sleek, occupying little room on the desk. It is also very light, 11 lbs including all accessories and box, making such an easy job to move around. So far, after 6 months, I am complete satisfied, and will probably stick with Viewsonic in future: the name matters (don't even mention "Cornea" to me). I have only one tiny point to "complain" about" the buttons are somewhat too close to each other, so that sometimes you could press the wrong button. I'm very glad for my choice, and it's the first one I would recommend to anyone who's shopping for a 15" LCD.

I work out of my home with my own business so imagine my "surprise" when my former 19 inch flat screen CRT went out on Monday morning. In these last few years I learned the hard way that with computers and add-ons it pays to buy good equipment. I needed a new monitor and FAST! Since I design graphics it had to be good. I ordered this with 24 hour delivery.
It came on time and it worked out of the box in less than 5 min. The color is fantastic...the monitor was expensive but I'm worth it.

Boy, does this monitor look good. In comparison to all the other LCDs I've seen, this one ranks at the top. There was no problem with set up or any aspect of operation, all the pixels work (no need for tech support), and the pre-set color temps are probably going to be adequate for all of my needs, so it seems great! The slim bezel, I feel, is a superior look too. I installed it on a win98 machine then upgraded to XP and the cleartype works best. In short, it works as advertised, a quality product.

I purchased the Viewsonic 19" ThinEdge as an external monitor for my Toshiba Satellite notebook computer. I do not currently have a digital port on the notebook computer, so I can only provide feedback on the analog video signal. I must say in analog mode that I am very impressed with the vivid colors. The 600:1 contrast ratio really makes a difference as you see contrasts in images that aren't noticable in older monitors. I never expected a monitor to be so great.

The monitor is not the biggest at 19", but the best value as the 20" is significantly higher in price. This is also one of the newest monitors from ViewSonic as it came out onto the market in April 2003, a month earlier than when this review was written.

The only issue so far is that with all notebook computers, the driver installation was not straight forward. I had to set up an additional hardware profile, one for home display and the other for the built in display for mobile use.

This monitor does not come with built in speakers, its functionality is in the monitor itself. You have to buy external speakers, which is probably good as we all complain about the quality of the built in speakers that come with most monitors.

Actually, I'm using the S-19 monitor, but the specs are basically the same as the 18-inch. What a delight. I held off buying a TFT monitor for years, worried that the screen would get damaged. This not only solves the problem, but it's one of the most brilliant and readable screens (for text as well as graphics) that I've seen anywhere. Well built, easy to set up.

The Neovo S-series doesn't just look good, but they are good! The picture quality is very sharp and with a DVI (digital video interface) there is no loss in image quality. It might be a bit more expensive than some other brands, but it is well worth it. You just can't stop looking at it!!
And with its video in you can connect it directly to your cable box, dvd/video player, etc, as well.
I would buy it again.

This monitor brings you great colors and amazing contrast. It includes the Pivot Pro software which allows you to rotate the contents of your desktop at the same moment when you pivot your screen physically. This capability allows you to read PDF files, for example, like they were written on a regular "tall" letter paper.

There is one feature that I do not like too much. While the image looks nice from incredible angles from the left as well as from the right, the screen looks brighter when observed from the top than if you view it from the bottom. This also implies that while the monitor is rotated, your left eye sees a darker image than your right eye.

The LCD panel is connected in the same way as ordinary CRT monitors. Therefore you should not expect that ClearType and similar things designed for purely digitally controlled LCD panels will be too efficient.

Every graphical mode remembers separate settings (horizontal and vertical displacement; colors etc.). Until yesterday I thought that Windows XP did not allow me to view the games using low-resolution modes properly. But it does.

The current price at amazon.com is less than fifty per cent of the price indicated at the manufacturer's website at this moment. LCD panels are much healthier and their image is sharper and more stable than that of CRT monitors. They also consume less power and they occupy less space. But be prepared that this LCD monitor is thicker than many (thin) LCD panels. I think that it looks elegant - including its round hole for cables at the bottom of the monitor - and I can recommend you this model unequivocally.

is a good monitor and low price

The resolution and usefulness of BenQ FP731 is the same quality I see in the Sony LCD monitor. It exhibits excellent brightness and color and I would recommend it to others.

I bought this LCD very skeptical that it would not match up to my CRT (I'm using both), but I have no complaints. They look different (relatively, the LCD is crazy sharp and the CRT is sorta fuzzy), but I have not had a problem with ghosting or any other problems I feared I would have playing Warcraft III. I still prefer a CRT for those games (the sharpness can get to you), but the LCD is worth it to me because of its size and weight. In short, I wouldn't feel bad about taking this monitor to a LAN party instead of my CRT.