Sony X-Brite SDM-HS74P/B 17" LCD Monitor (Black)

by Sony

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 19.3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IASD4
• Item model number: SDM-HS74P/B
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,255 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 1, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

You'll be the envy of every gadget geek on the block with Sony's SDM-HS74P/B on your desktop. Not only does it have a glamorous frame, but its technology offers outstanding graphics. Connect to analog and digital graphics cards with ease (both cables included). A curvy stand offers 90 degrees of swivel, while the generous 17-inch display provides 1,280 x 1,024 native resolution and a 500:1 contrast ratio, so you'll be in good hands while you're working away on spreadsheets or chopping evildoers in your favorite game.

Sony's variable lighting technology insures a clean view under any lighting conditions: brightness ranges from 150 to 400 nits. The 160-degree viewing angles permit flexible placement and let everyone see the action when they're gathered around your desk. Sony provides a three-year warranty covering parts, service, and backlight.

What's in the Box
Display, stand, AC power cord, cord strap, PC/Mac utility CD-ROM, analog monitor cable, digital monitor cable, user manual, warranty information

Product Description

SONY SDM-HS74P/B -- Whether you're buying new, or upgrading an old monitor, this elegant LCD display from Sony is an excellent choice. You'll virtually romp and roam in all the space that was previously wasted by your bulky CRT monitor. Sony's new XBrite Display Technology delivers awesome picture quality, with brilliant images, sharp text and eye-dazzling colors. Colors - 16.19 Million Response Time - 16ms Internal Power Supply Analog HD15 and Digital DVI Inputs Includes - AC power cord, cord strap, PC/Mac utility CD-ROM, analog monitor cable, digital monitor cable & user manual Unit Dimensions - 17.4 (w) x 15.9 (h) x 8.5 (d) Unit Weight - 12.6 lbs. Color - Dark Silver Chassis with Black Bezel Warranty - 3 years

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Monitor for Workers and Gamers!, October 12, 2004

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Coding Genius "CG" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony X-Brite SDM-HS74P/B 17" LCD Monitor (Black) (Electronics)

My work was kind enough to splurge and buy me this monitor to slave writing code in front of 8+ hours a day. I have to say that I am very pleased with it. The picture quality is phenomenal and consistent from the moment the monitor powers up. It also has a "power saver" mode that kicks in as soon as the machine is idle or if the video signal is disconnected.

It comes with 3 factory-preset brightness levels, the brightest being able to work comfortably in the dark. You can also manually set the brightness to a custom level which the monitor will remember.

Physically, the footprint of this monitor is quite small. It is a flat panel, with a roughly 8" silver-grey metal base that is itself flat. This allows me to put papers or my keyboard over it without any difficulty.

The monitor's angle adjusts roughly 85 degrees to 100 degrees (from the horizontal), which is excellent if different people will be using the monitor.

My only caveat is that the top emits quite a bit of concentrated heat, so the monitor should not be placed in an enclosed space.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't hesitate to get this LCD!, November 12, 2004

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D. Harris (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony X-Brite SDM-HS74P/B 17" LCD Monitor (Black) (Electronics)

I was getting eye strain from my old but high end Mitsubishi CRT 19 inch. I perform web design and am on the 'net sometimes 12+ hrs a day. I'm not sure why I waited so long to get an LCD. After visiting my friend's house and being on his LCD a while with no eye strain I decided to get one.

I didn't want to spend too much on my 1st LCD, but I still wanted something good for graphics.

I did research here and had pcmag dot com and pcworld dot com open as I searched for what I wanted.

I was about to get the Dell 17 inch LCD, but as I read it seemed this monitor was better for me.

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Now running 1280x1024 with no eye strain and super sharp images and text along with vibrant color.

I run WinXP Pro with Dreamweaver and Fireworks MX and find this monitor to be excellent with a few simple adjustments out of the box.

I keep looking at the 'hulk' monitor on the floor and this little guy in amazement. It looks cool and more importantly, for those of us who work on a computer many hours at a time- it's a godsend.

I only wish I had gotten an LCD a bit sooner.

You really cannot go wrong in getting this monitor IMO. Your eyes deserve it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb LCD, January 16, 2005

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Wes (World Citizen, Earth) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony X-Brite SDM-HS74P/B 17" LCD Monitor (Black) (Electronics)

This is a marvelous LCD. The images are clear, clean, sharp, and BRIGHT. There is NO OVERSCAN - ALL inches ARE displayed. I waited awhile before stepping away from CRT as they generally are capable of producing excellent images (especially Sony's Trinitron), but the wait has been worth it, especially with Sony's "XBRITE" technology. This is a perfect monitor.