Name Price at time of Review (£) Rating Comment Size Max Res Dot Pitch Supplier Tel Issue Page Additional comments, notes
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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
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
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
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
Aydin Ranger 17F2 960 **** Very good image, slightly confusing controls, poor manual. 17in 1,600x1,200 0.27 Aydin Controls 01462 458804 4 56
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
CTX 1765 CD 495 *** Good buy for the budget user. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.28 CTX 01923 818461 17 98
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
CTX 1785 GM 599 **** Let down by streaking and ghosting. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.26 CTX 01923 818461 4 57
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
Diamond Pro 17TX 995 ***** One of the best high end 17in monitors. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.25 Mitsubishi 01707 276100 9 106 recommended
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
Eizo F563-T 779 ****** Top-notch display and adjustment controls. 17in 1,600x1,200 @ 68 Hz 0.26 Eizo 01483 757118 21 62 quality
Eizo T562 1,100 **** The best tested image quality. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.26 Eizo 01483 757118 4 56 quality
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
Goldstar GS1725DM 699 *** Average image quality and limited adjustment controls. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.28 Goldstar 01753 691888 4 58
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
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
Hitachi 17MVX Value 685 *** A good sharp display, but difficult controls. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.26 Hitachi 0181 849 2092 4 58
Hitachi CM2198 1,815 *** Well designed with good image quality. 21in 1,600x1,200 0.28 Hitachi 0181 849 2092 4 124
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
Idek MF 8617A 667 **** Plenty of good features and excellent performance. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.26 Idek Iiyama 01438 745482 4 59
Iiyama MT-901 7E 649 ****** Superb picture quality. 17in 1,600x1,200 0.25 Idek Iiyama 01438 745482 14 142 Excellence
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
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
Idek Ilyama Vision Master Pro 21 1,599 ***** High image quality and innovative remote control system. 21in 1,600x1,200 Idek Iiyama 01438 745482 3 127 Recommended
NEC MultiSync 5E 959 ***** Good picture quality, and comprehensive controls. Expensive. 17in 1,152x870 0.28 NEC 0345 300103 4 59
NEC XE17 989 **** Highly specified, but expensive. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.28 NEC 0181 993 8111 8 115
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
Nokia Valuegraph 549 **** Tends to be grainy at hi res in Windows. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.28 Frontline 01256 463444 7 104
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
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
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
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
Philips 17T 1,099 **** Not quite good enough to justify the price. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.26 Philips 0181 689 4444 4 60
Samsung 17GLSI 699 ***** Impressive specifications at a fair price. 17in 1,600x1,200 0.26 Samsung 0800 454 352 10 106 Recommended
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
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
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
SamtronSC-728SXL 579 **** Cheap with good image quality and excellent design. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.28 Samtron 0181 232 3300 4 61
Sony Multiscan 17 SEII 949 *** Bright and clear but expensive. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.25 Sony 0181 760 0500 17 98
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
Sony Multiscan 17 SF 749 **** Well designed adjustment controls, but expensive. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.25 Sony 0181 760 0500 6 120
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
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
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
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
Viewsonic 17 660 **** Well balanced, but distorted horizontal lines. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.27 Panrix 01132 444948 4 62
Viewsonic 17GA 649 **** Built in speakers of average quality. 17in 1,280x1,024 0.27 Viewsonic 0181 781 6986 16 119
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