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Samsung SyncMaster 710n 17" LCD Monitor (Black)

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Most user reviews of monitors say, "I looked at a lot of monitors..." Well, I've been looking at LCD monitors ever since they came out---o when I finally convinced my wife that we should move into the 21st century and replace our CRT, I knew quite a bit about LCD's!

I chose the 710N because it had the best combination of clarity, color, speed, and price. I haven't regretted it for a moment---it's an absolute joy. It looks every bit as good as the Sony my friend paid considerably more for.

Some people have complained that they couldn't find the model with the ivory frame, just the black. This boggles me. When you're looking at your desktop, a video, etc., why do you want a light-colored frame distracting you? (It makes as much sense to me as people who buy certain computers because the cases come in cute candy colors---but anyway...) Considering that you're focusing on the monitor's display, not the frame, I feel the frame should be as unobtrusive as possible. On the 710N, even the controls are smoothly integrated into the frame's bottom edge. It's as elegantly neutral a design as you'll find.

If you're shopping for your first LCD monitor, or upgrading from an older one, I don't think this great monitor will disappoint you.

If, like me, you enjoy playing a variety of computer games, don't get this monitor. With a large number of games, the monitor "complains" about the resolution. The monitor is plainly able to display a variety of resolutions just fine, but it plasters a banner in the middle of the the screen that says "Not Optimal Mode. Use 1280x1024 @60Hz". After two minutes, the screen goes blank. If you turn the monitor off, then on, you get another two minutes. If you wish to remove the banner from the middle of the screen, press the "brightness" button, then the "menu" button. But you still only get two minutes of viewing time. This problem so completely trumps any considerations of clarity, contrast ratio, and brightness that I won't bother mentioning those minor criteria. I HATE this monitor because it can display all video signals just fine, it simply CHOOSES not to!

I did a lot of research before I bought this Samsung 710.
Read all the reviews and then sought out the cheapest price for it. I went into my local Staples store and the color and word text was incredible against the others I was comparing too.
Amazon comes through again with a great deal at the time and free shipping! Bonus is NO TAX either!

I had a 15" Gateway that died and that was not quite 2 years old. They only have a 1 year warranty so I was out of luck. Samsung has a 3 year so that's is why I went with them.

I did experience eye strain at first but that has long been gone. I am assuming from the brightness (not used to that with the Gateway I guess!) and toned it down some.

I picked this out for christmas, and i am telling you this monitor rocks! I love it! Games look and play fantastic on it, text is very crisp and easy to read, no eyestrain, 170 degree vewing angle, it looks great from all angles,its slim space saving design, webpages look fantastic on it, you just can't beat the performance for the price. 6 months later I still love this monitor. This monitor has recieved very good reviews online and for good reason, its the best 17" monitor there is!

I was looking for LCD monitor for years and years...from traditional CRT world, and this was my first LCD choice.
The result is, I am extremely satisfied with the crisp clear very bright quality. It's even way brighter and clearer than my 15 inch Powerbook.
I was considering to purchase one back in 2002 and contrast ratio trend was 400:1 or 450:1 by then. And I still remember how monitor quality was back then(we still have similar quality of LCD today). What I'm emphsizing is 600:1 contrast ratio spec which gives outstanding computing environment.
The detail of the display is just awsome because of 0.264mm dot pitch size I would say. (Compared to 0.284mm or something for other LCDs)
I agree this is simple LCD with not much option, such as dual display support, pivot function, lack of USB port etc.
But considering price, and if we just think of the MAIN FUNCTION of the monitor, this product has far more value than it's market price! I won't regret the choice I've made for the next 5 years or so. 3 year warranty is another merit.
Highly recommended A+++ product.

I got this monitor from a freeflatscreens site and have been using it now for over a week. The first thing I noticed was that it was VERY bright compared to my old 17" standard monitor. The second thing I noticed was the vibrant colors that jump out at me, attracting my eyes to every detail. The next thing I noticed was the incredible viewing angle - I can look from any side, any direction and get *barely* any grayed picture (even still, it's clear and readable). Fourth, it is very easy to use the on-screen display buttons. Adjusting the color, brightness, sharpness, etc. is very easy to do to get the picture just the way you want it. Fifth, the monitor is very small... compared to my older monitor! When I look at this Samsung monitor from the side, it appears to be a very small size, but when I use it from the front I can tell that it has a VERY big screen! This thing takes up so little space on the desktop that it is very much worth its price tag. Next, the monitor can be adjusted to swivel up or down, but I haven't gotten it to swivel left-right yet - which doesn't really matter because I can just move it easily. Last but certainly not least, this monitor has GREAT specs! I've looked at many LCD monitors in this price range, but the Samsung 710N stood out because of its specs: 12ms response time (great for gaming), 600:1 contrast ratio (great for gaming or photo/video editing), 1280x1024 native resolution (great for anyone who multitasks), anti-glare coating (great for rooms with windows), 9.6 lbs (great for mobility), and best of all it comes with a 3-year warranty! I highly recommend this product!

Just received and set it up, but so far I am thrilled. The picture is as clear as it can get. No problem setting it up, the print is large and crisp. No dead pixels. What a deal for the price.

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