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MONITOR REVIEW

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Samsung SyncMaster 173P review

General
Monitor type: flat panel
Display technology: TFT (active matrix)
Features: VESA mounting arm/wall connector, landscape/portrait pivot
Dimensions (W x H x D): 38.2 x 23.6 x 39.5 cm
Weight: 6 kg
Display size: 17 in
Included cables: power, VGA, DVI
Image
Native resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels
Brightness: 270 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 1 : 700
Pixel size (dot pitch): 0.29 mm
Vertical viewing angle (max): 178 °
Horizontal viewing angle (max): 178 °
Pixel response time: 25 ms
Video input
Digital video input: DVI-D
Analogue video signal: RGB
Analogue video input: mini-D-Sub (15-pin)
Power
Power consumption in operation: 42 W
Power consumption on standby: 2 W
Compliant standards: TCO '03
System requirements / software
Software included: Pivot Pro
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
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Overview

Samsung SyncMaster 173P

Editors rating
Rating: 8.3
Verdict

The SyncMaster 173P delivers above-average image quality in a handsome package for style-minded graphics pros.

Typical price

£ 382

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