Overall, the 172v is a clean, sleek and compact 17in LCD that is priced just below the £300 mark at the time of writing. However, it offers no DVI port and although it could render colours scales with refinement, a loose grip on the analogue signal and a very narrow vertical viewing angle hold it back from winning any awards.
ManufacturerSamsungModelSyncMaster 172vLCD technologyActive matrixStated panel size17inNative resolution1280 x 1024Pixel pitch0.264mmStated viewing angles (H/V)140/120Display area337.9 x 270.3 mmContrast350 to 1Brightness (cd/m2)250Full response time25msInputsD-SUBUSB hubNoSpeakersNoIntegrated PSUYesPower consumption (typical)45WPower consumption (standby)2WStandard VESA mountYes (100 x 100mm)SwivelNoTilt (forward, back)0, 30 degreesKensington LockYesDimensions with stand (wxhxd mm)382 x 388 x 175 mmWeight with base4.8 kgCertificationTCO 99In the boxD-SUB cable, power leadRead full review
Overall
7/10
By Jay Werfalli
Reviewed 12 January 2004
Updated 05 February 2011