- 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
- Analog and digital DVI-D inputs
- 160-degree horizontal viewing angle
- Ultra-fast 12 ms response time
- 500:1 contrast ratio; 3-year warranty
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Unbelievable color and clarity. Perfect digital quality. This line of TFT LCDs from Samsung, including the 172X, have dual analog and digital source inputs; and with completely flat image areas, they provide images that are completely distortion free. Check stocks. Watch surgical procedures. Create extensive spreadsheets. Develop layered graphics. When you live in a Samsung world, there's no limit to what you can accomplish.
The Samsung SyncMaster 172x is an analog/digital 17-inch TFT-LCD monitor delivering a 500:1 contrast ratio, 0.264 mm pixel pitch, 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution, scanning frequency of 30-80 kHz horizontal (analog) and 56-75 Hz vertical, and horizontal/vertical viewing angle of 160/140 degrees. It features a narrow bezel and slim design with dual CPU inputs and a fast response time (12 ms).
What's in the Box
172X, stand, power cable, monitor cable, setup card, user's manual, warranty information
Product Description
The SAMSUNG Syncmaster 172X is a 17-inch diagonal LCD that achieves 1280 x 1024 native resolution, with a 0.264mm pixel pitch. An unbelievably fast pixel response of 12ms puts this ultra-thin display on par with the fastest CRT monitors -- gamers take note! That 12ms -- total time, not just rise -- ensures that persistence is kept to an absolute minimum. Folds to a thickness of about 26mm, making it ideal for wall or arm mounting with included VESA 75mm bracket Integrated DPMS ( Digital Power Management System ) Accepts standard 15-pin analog and DVI connections (analog cable only included)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The 'x' stands for extraordinary, and expensive,
By A Customer
This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 172X 17" LCD Monitor (Silver) (Electronics)
I just fired up this monitor three days ago and I don't want to leave my office. I am a regular windows user and semi-technical person. Not a certifiable geek. This review is from the perspective of a 39 yo guy who loves using computers but wouldn't build his own and isn't an overclocker.There are many reviews that you can read on the net that cover this monitor from a gaming perspective. Initially these reviews panned the Samsung 172x for ghosting and blurring during game play. Don't pay too much attention to these reviews. Apparently that was due to Samsung shipping models that had a 25ms response time. The version that you will receive has a 12 or 13ms response time. That means it is practically as good as any CRT you can buy. Color saturation and crispness is incredible. This the case whether you hook this up with the VGA cord or, if you are equipped with an advanced video card, DVI. Both are supported and you can switch between them. There are no hookups for S-video, cable or component video. Do not plan to put this in your kitchen to watch tv. This is meant to be hooked up to a computer. This is the most beautiful consumer product that I have bought in some time. The thin bezel, the slim, narrow dimensions, the way the cords can be hidden so they don't clutter up your desk. This is one beautiful monitor. If you want to buy a great LCD monitor for your office and are willing to pay $600 More than the typical 17" LCD by at least $100), buy this thing. You will not be disappointed.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good buy,
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This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 172X 17" LCD Monitor (Silver) (Electronics)
I bought this monitor in May. The only issue was single faulty pixel (it couldn't turn off, and would always show blue, but would not show up if any composite color, like white, was needed). I haven't seen a need to return it because the colors are bright and vivid, games and movies play fine, and the monitor looks great.
The design itself is very sleek, the buttons are very subtle and out of the way. This can be annoying when initially setting it up, but after adjusting the brightness, the buttons just disappear into the thin bezel. I paid around $500 (after shipping) for this; it's a great monitor, and would be a bargain at that price or less.
8 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
It's not that special,
By terry lin (taipei, taiwan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 172X 17" LCD Monitor (Silver) (Electronics)
Although Samsung claims a revolutionary 12ms response time the overall gaming experience was no better than a 2 year old 15" TN+film Samsung Syncmaster 151S. I'm not using the bogus PVA-based sample either, this review is based on a retail version purchased in Taiwan.What IS most disturbing about this display is that out of the box: 1. whites are WAY too blue (probably 10,000K) and 2. the internal gamma circuitry is set way too high. You can fix problem 1 only in analog mode because the color temperautre controls are completely disabled in DVI, and problem 2 can only be remedied if your video card drivers support gamma correction. On my system I had to lower the gamma to around 0.65 to produce a similar image to the old 151S. If you video card drivers don't support gamma correction, don't get this display, because everything will be permanently washed out. If your video card drivers don't support indenpdent RGB color correction, and you want to use DVI, don't get this display, because your display will be permanently blue. Other than that, it's a great display... bright, vivid, decent blacks, and to my eyes, extremely minimal ghosting.
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