Samsung Syncmaster 170MP 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner

by Samsung

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• Item Weight: 14.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21.8 pounds
• ASIN: B00004ZA7W
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,375 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 12, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Why have two monitors taking up space when only one can serve so many purposes? The Samsung SyncMaster 170MP is both a multifunction, high-performance TFT LCD and a fully functioning TV. It features a full 17-inch viewable, flicker-free screen with a maximum 1,200 x 1,024 resolution, 400:1 contrast ratio, and 200cd/m2 of brightness--all combining to deliver crisp, sharp images with impressively rich colors.

Installation is easy through a D-sub input connector, while the included Colorific color-matching software helps get your monitor's color settings right the first time. Plus, the 170MP easily detaches from its base and is wall-mountable, freeing up desktop space completely.

When you're not using your computer, the 170MP serves as a video monitor with a built-in TV tuner and inputs for RCA video and audio, S-Video, and CATV/antenna. Enjoy picture-in-picture capability and rich sound from built-in multimedia speakers.

The 170MP emits very little electromagnetic radiation, earning it NUTEK and TCO 95 certification. It is available in a stylish metallic silver color and weighs less than 15 pounds. The 170MP also comes backed with a generous three-year warranty on parts and labor.

From the Manufacturer

The Samsung SyncMaster 170MP offers a full 17-inch viewable screen, 1,280 x 1,024 @ 76 Hz maximum resolution, built-in TV tuner (NTSC/PAL), RCA video and audio, S-video, antenna connector, picture-in-picture capability, and built-in multimedia speakers. It has advanced image scaling, permits fast and accurate auto adjustment, and boasts wide 80/80/80/80 degrees viewing. Plus, there's absolutely no flicker.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Major techno-gizmo points, and useful too!, May 4, 2001

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C. McManis "Chuck McManis" (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Syncmaster 170MP 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Personal Computers)

I've owned one of these for about a week now and I really like it.

It is a no-compromise 17" monitor. It is bright and crisp with great contrast. It has built in speakers that are a bit weak on the lower frequencies but very adequate for TV viewing. All of the controls are easy to get to on the front and it comes with a remote. Response time on the remote sometimes seems a bit slower than I would expect.

This monitor consumes a mere 52 watts of power, compared to the 250 watts my Viewsonic 17" monitor consumed it is very power friendly. Because it is an LCD rather than a tube its very low radiation.

The monitor hooked right up to my PC, cable, and DVD player.

So why get this one instead of the Syncmaster 770TFT? One of my motivations was to replace two monitors in my home office (TV and PC) with a single low power solution. This monitor performs both jobs wonderfully.

Things I like about this monitor: Low power, crisp flicker-free, high resolution display, built in speakers, and TV and DVD viewing. I really like the way TV and DVD look on this thing, with 1280 by 1024 resolution its great.

Things I don't like about this monitor: High cost, the fact that it turns itself off if you press "source select", get to the PC and your PC is off, the way the cables push "up" to the back (I've kicked out the stereo cable twice) and the menu interface on the OSD is non-intuitive.

It also gets major techno-cool points, you almost feel like you're in Star Trek or something using it!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you look around, it can be an incredible bargain..., December 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Samsung Syncmaster 170MP 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Personal Computers)

I bought this as an upgrade to the 150MP. I loved my 150MP, but I like this one even better.

Pros:
-Set up is very simple. From propping it up to making the connections..and it was plug-and-play...
-The integrated stand makes it very easy to set up can also be used as a handle to carry it.
-Composite and S-Video inputs let you hook up a VCR or DVD. Component would be nice, but I think the input connection isn't the weakest link to quality.
-It's a pretty good PC monitor. I can't use it at 1280 x 1024 because my PC doesn't support it, but at 1024 x 768, it's pretty good.
-On-screen menus are good and tailored to the input source.
-In PC mode, you can have a PIP (picture-in-picture) of any of the video sources (Composite, S-Video, or TV). There are 3 sizes and you can move it anywhere on the screen. The quality is really good (because it's a small screen).
-The TV Tuner eliminates yet another device on my desk or having to have to turn on my PC to watch TV.
-Good controls on the remote for TV...PIP, PIP size, previous channel, input source...
-Good controls on the monitor are helpful in case you can't find the remote.
-The size is good. I sit about 2.5' away. Even letterbox DVDs are pretty big.
-Overall, the TV quality is pretty good. It's not as clear or crisp as my 36" Sony Wega XBR, but it is as clear as a 25" Samsung that I have. I didn't expect it to be much better than the 150MP I had, but it is. One thing is my PC DVD is much better than with a DVD player using S-Video.
-The viewing angles are quite good with little degradation either vertical or horizontal
-There's no harsh sounds when changing channels (the only reason I say this is because my old 150MP had this harsh scratchy sound when you changed channels).
-If you keep your eyes open, you can get this for less than half the list price Also, look for rebates. Samsung almost always has something.

Cons:
-Transistions between the different inputs are a little slow.
-There's no manual! And the manual on the web site is for an earlier generation monitor and interface is very different.
-Connectors in back a little hard to get to. Screwing in the coax cable was tough.
-The headphone jack is in the back which makes it too much of a hassle to use.
-May be a little hard to get used to the controls, but after you do it makes alot of sense.
-Speakers are a little weak.
-The remote control sensor is on top and I guess because I'm so close sometimes it doesn't register.
-This monitor doesn't seem to be designed primarily for video (like other LCDs at 2x or 3x the price). So, don't expect extreme high quality video out of this monitor. But, I think you'll still be very happy with the quality you get. Alot of reviews say don't use it as a primary TV even in a small bedroom, but I would disagree. At 6', it's pretty good.

Conclusion: This is a pretty good PC monitor. As a TV, it's not as good as a tube TV, but still pretty good. The controls are flexible, but may take a little time getting used to. The on-screen menus are nice and easy to follow. One major drawback is there's no manual (not that you can't figure it out with trial and error...). I don't mean to make this review sound negative, because I really do love this monitor and I think if you shop around, you'll feel like you really got a good value....

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flat Panel with Pizazz, November 22, 2001

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"vulcanedge" (Lake Grove, N.Y.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Syncmaster 170MP 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Personal Computers)

I have owned this product for approxitmately 6 months now without any problems, only extreme enjoyment from the ease of use and picture quality I experience.
I also own a MAG 19" flat panel monitor which is fantastic; but I must say that this Samsung LCD provides a better picture and is only just under the viewable screen size when measured. When eyeballed the Samsmung gives the appearance of being larger than the MAG 19". For playing DVD's or watching TV the Monitor is excellant. If I use the S-video cable I get a quality picture when viewed on my 27" Sony TV. The picture out to the TV is easy to adjust through the software to suit the preferences of the viewer.
In addition games played on this monitor seem to come to life. The image displayed is a soft warm one; which makes you feel like you can crawl inside the screen and become part of the action.
Currently I have three computer systems one using a hi-quality 17" monitor. The 17" pales some much in comparison that I am soon to purchase another Samsung 17" LCD as a replacement.

You don't have to believe me; just go down to your local computer store that carries this product and be amazed when you compare it to other monitors in the store.