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Name |
Price at time of Review (£) |
Rating |
Comment |
Size |
Max Res |
Dot Pitch |
Supplier |
Tel |
Issue |
Page |
Additional comments, notes
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CRT |
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ADI MicroScan 17 |
629 |
**** |
A cheap 17in display which doesn't compromise on image quality. |
17in |
1600x1200 @ 70 Hz |
0.26 |
ADI |
0181 236 0801 |
22 |
142 |
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ADI MicroScan 17X+ |
799 |
**** |
Handy rotation to A4 but image quality not quite up to the price. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.26 |
ADI |
0181 236 0801 |
21 |
59 |
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ADI MicroScan 5AP/LR |
585 |
*** |
Good resolution but poor documentation and fiddly controls. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.26 |
ADI |
0181 236 0801 |
4 |
56 |
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ADI MicroScan 5V |
585 |
** |
Budget conscious and problems with power regulation. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.26 |
ADI |
0181 236 0801 |
21 |
60 |
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Aydin Ranger 17F2 |
960 |
**** |
Very good image, slightly confusing controls, poor manual. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 |
0.27 |
Aydin Controls |
01462 458804 |
4 |
56 |
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Aydin Ranger 17F3 |
584 |
** |
A basic entry level monitor, expensive for what you get. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.28 |
Aydin Controls |
01462 458804 |
21 |
60 |
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CTX 1765 CD |
495 |
*** |
Good buy for the budget user. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.28 |
CTX |
01923 818461 |
17 |
98 |
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CTX 1765 D |
449 |
*** |
Modest but very reasonable screen for a bargain price. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 65 Hz |
0.28 |
CTX |
01923 818461 |
21 |
60 |
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CTX 1785 GM |
599 |
**** |
Let down by streaking and ghosting. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.26 |
CTX |
01923 818461 |
4 |
57 |
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CTX 1785 S |
499 |
*** |
A high spec screen, but image lacks sharpness and clarity. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 @ 65 Hz |
26 |
CTX |
01923 818461 |
21 |
62 |
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Diamond Pro 17TX |
995 |
***** |
One of the best high end 17in monitors. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.25 |
Mitsubishi |
01707 276100 |
9 |
106 |
recommended |
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Eizo F553-M |
669 |
**** |
Not the bargain of the century but well worth considering. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.28 |
Eizo |
01483 757118 |
21 |
67 |
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Eizo F563-T |
779 |
****** |
Top-notch display and adjustment controls. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 @ 68 Hz |
0.26 |
Eizo |
01483 757118 |
21 |
62 |
quality |
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Eizo T562 |
1,100 |
**** |
The best tested image quality. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.26 |
Eizo |
01483 757118 |
4 |
56 |
quality |
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Eizo T562-T |
959 |
*** |
A desirable monitor, with clear and sharp display. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 80 Hz |
0.26 |
Eizo |
01483 757118 |
21 |
62 |
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Goldstar GS1725DM |
699 |
*** |
Average image quality and limited adjustment controls. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.28 |
Goldstar |
01753 691888 |
4 |
58 |
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Goldstar GS1727 |
502 |
** |
A budget monitor with good adjustment controls but poor image. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.28 |
Goldstar |
01753 500400 |
21 |
67 |
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Hitachi 17MVX Pro 2 |
599 |
*** |
An average display not really justification for the price. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 75 Hz |
0.26 |
Hitachi |
0181 849 2092 |
21 |
67 |
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Hitachi 17MVX Value |
685 |
*** |
A good sharp display, but difficult controls. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.26 |
Hitachi |
0181 849 2092 |
4 |
58 |
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Hitachi CM2198 |
1,815 |
*** |
Well designed with good image quality. |
21in |
1,600x1,200 |
0.28 |
Hitachi |
0181 849 2092 |
4 |
124 |
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IBM P70 |
875 |
**** |
A sharp and clear image but let down by a high price. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 77 Hz |
0.26 |
IBM |
0345 727272 |
21 |
77 |
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Idek MF 8617A |
667 |
**** |
Plenty of good features and excellent performance. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.26 |
Idek Iiyama |
01438 745482 |
4 |
59 |
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Iiyama MT-901 7E |
649 |
****** |
Superb picture quality. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 |
0.25 |
Idek Iiyama |
01438 745482 |
14 |
142 |
Excellence |
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Iiyama Vision Master 17 |
575 |
**** |
A sound choice with clear display and good controls. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 @ 69 Hz |
0.26 |
Idek Iiyama |
01438 745482 |
21 |
77 |
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Iiyama Vision Master Pro 17 |
649 |
*** |
Slightly below par for this manufacturer but still a good buy. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 @ 72 Hz |
25 |
Idek Iiyama |
01438 745482 |
21 |
77 |
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Idek Ilyama Vision Master Pro 21 |
1,599 |
***** |
High image quality and innovative remote control system. |
21in |
1,600x1,200 |
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Idek Iiyama |
01438 745482 |
3 |
127 |
Recommended |
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NEC MultiSync 5E |
959 |
***** |
Good picture quality, and comprehensive controls. Expensive. |
17in |
1,152x870 |
0.28 |
NEC |
0345 300103 |
4 |
59 |
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NEC XE17 |
989 |
**** |
Highly specified, but expensive. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.28 |
NEC |
0181 993 8111 |
8 |
115 |
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NEC MultiSync XE17 |
999 |
** |
Large but attractive with good controls but poor image quality. |
17in |
1,024x768 @ 80 Hz |
28 |
NEC |
0645 404020 |
21 |
78 |
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Nokia Valuegraph |
549 |
**** |
Tends to be grainy at hi res in Windows. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.28 |
Frontline |
01256 463444 |
7 |
104 |
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Nokia Valuegraph 447E |
549 |
***** |
Superb image quality and an impressive control range. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 76 Hz |
0.25 |
Noika |
01793 512809 |
21 |
78 |
Value |
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Panasonic Pro 5G TX-D1751 |
949 |
**** |
Good ergonomics and image quality, but too expensive. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.27 |
Panasonic |
01344 853915 |
4 |
60 |
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Panasonic TX-D1733 |
614 |
*** |
Some image quality problems but well built and a fair price. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.27 |
Panasonic |
0500 404041 |
21 |
78 |
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Philips Brilliance 17A |
999 |
** |
Average image quality and lousy sound at a high price. |
17in |
1,600x1,280 @ 60 Hz |
0.26 |
Philips |
0181 689 4444 |
21 |
79 |
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Philips 17T |
1,099 |
**** |
Not quite good enough to justify the price. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.26 |
Philips |
0181 689 4444 |
4 |
60 |
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Samsung 17GLSI |
699 |
***** |
Impressive specifications at a fair price. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 |
0.26 |
Samsung |
0800 454 352 |
10 |
106 |
Recommended |
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Samsung SyncMaster 17GLi |
599 |
**** |
Good design with decent image quality and controls. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.28 |
Samsung |
0181 391 0168 |
21 |
79 |
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Samsung SyncMaster 17GLsi |
699 |
**** |
Impressive image, thoughtful controls and elegant design. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 @ 66 Hz |
0.26 |
Samsung |
0181 391 0168 |
21 |
79 |
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Samtron SC-726DXL |
639 |
**** |
Intelligent image control, good image quality, reasonable price. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.26 |
Samtron |
0181 232 3300 |
4 |
61 |
Value |
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SamtronSC-728SXL |
579 |
**** |
Cheap with good image quality and excellent design. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.28 |
Samtron |
0181 232 3300 |
4 |
61 |
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Sony Multiscan 17 SEII |
949 |
*** |
Bright and clear but expensive. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.25 |
Sony |
0181 760 0500 |
17 |
98 |
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Sony Multiscan 17 SEII |
949 |
*** |
An excellent monitor though rather expensive. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 75 Hz |
0.25 |
Sony |
0181 760 0500 |
21 |
82 |
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Sony Multiscan 17 SF |
749 |
**** |
Well designed adjustment controls, but expensive. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.25 |
Sony |
0181 760 0500 |
6 |
120 |
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Sony Multiscan 17 SFII |
649 |
*** |
Not a bad choice, though you could do better for the money. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 75 Hz |
0.25 |
Sony |
0181 760 0500 |
21 |
82 |
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Taxan Ergovision 730 TCO |
507 |
*** |
With integrated audio and a low price this is a reasonable choice. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 64 Hz |
0.28 |
Taxan |
01344 484646 |
21 |
82 |
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Taxan Ergovision 740 LR |
565 |
***** |
One of the best shadow mask monitors on test. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 @ 67 Hz |
0.26 |
Taxan |
01344 484646 |
21 |
85 |
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Taxan Ergovision 740 TCO |
590 |
**** |
A reasonable monitor with built in speakers and microphone. |
17in |
1,600x1,200 @ 67 Hz |
0.26 |
Taxan |
01344 484646 |
21 |
85 |
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Viewsonic 17 |
660 |
**** |
Well balanced, but distorted horizontal lines. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.27 |
Panrix |
01132 444948 |
4 |
62 |
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Viewsonic 17GA |
649 |
**** |
Built in speakers of average quality. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 |
0.27 |
Viewsonic |
0181 781 6986 |
16 |
119 |
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Wysevision WY-17E |
474 |
** |
It's low price compensates for indifferent image quailty. |
17in |
1,280x1,024 @ 60 Hz |
0.28 |
Wyse |
01734 342200 |
21 |
85 |
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