Widescreen desktop displays are rare at the moment, so it’s fair to expect prices to fall when and if production on a larger scale begins. The RLT1720 is certainly a good-looking unit with plenty of connectivity, but the screen’s overall display size and performance may steer it away from its intended home entertainment market.
ManufacturerRelisysModelRLT1720LCD technologyActive matrix TFTStated panel size17in widescreen (16:9)Native resolution1280 x 768Pixel pitch0.289mmStated viewing angles160 degrees (H and V)Display area369.6 x 221.7 mmContrast400 to 1Brightness (cd/m2)400Full response time (rising + falling)25ms (15+10)InputsD-SUB, component video with audio L/R, composite video, s-video, RCA audio L/R, line in, RF TV tunerUSB hubNoSpeakersYes, 2.5W stereoIntegrated PSUNoPower consumption (typical)75WPower consumption (standby)5WStandard VESA mountYes (100 x 100mm)SwivelNoTilt (forward, back)Yes (5, 25 degrees)Kensington LockYesDimensions with stand (wxhxd mm)518 x 333 x 198Weight with stand6.5kgIn the boxD-SUB cable, audio cable, power adapter, remote, 3xAAA batteriesFeaturesPicture in Picture, carry handleRead full review
Overall
6/10
By Jay Werfalli
Reviewed 15 December 2003
Updated 05 February 2011