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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: CC280
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- With an attractive design, ample adjustability options, and great image quality, the Dell UltraSharp 1707FP is one of the best 17-inch LCD monitors. We're especially impressed with its low price.
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CNET editors' review
Dell UltraSharp 1707FP price range: $196.95
- Reviewed by: Jeffrey Fuchs
- Edited by: Lara Luepke
- Reviewed on: 02/26/2006
- Released on: 02/27/2006
The good: Great image quality; very adjustable; high degree of connectivity; OSM is easy to navigate; USB hub.
The bad: Subtle color-tracking errors in the grayscales; slightly wobbly.
The bottom line: With an attractive design, ample adjustability options, and great image quality, the Dell UltraSharp 1707FP is one of the best 17-inch LCD monitors. We're especially impressed with its low price.
User reviews
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Terrible image quality...
by dorkus77 on June 26, 2006
Pros: cheap, attractive design, good ergonomics
Cons: sub-standard image quality with DVI, even worse with VGA input
Summary: As the satisfied owner of a Dell 2005FPW, I had high hopes for the 1707FP. Based on the glowing reviews here, I figured it would offer comparable image quality in ...
Summary: As the satisfied owner of a Dell 2005FPW, I had high hopes for the 1707FP. Based on the glowing reviews here, I figured it would offer comparable image quality in a smaller package for a lot less money. Based on what Dell sent me though, I have a hard time believing it is the same monitor people here are talking about.
The picture quality is abysmal. It is quite a bit worse than my mid-level 3 year old Samsung VGA-only 17" LCD, or even my nearly 5 year old cheapo KDS 15" LCD. Out of the box, there is a heavy bluish color cast that is difficult to fix with the monitor color controls or with software calibration. Even worse is the dynamic range, contrast and color banding... even with the DVI input, colors look rough and contrast is very uneven from light to dark. On VGA it only gets worse... my PowerBook hooked up via VGA looked fantastic on my 2005FPW, but on the 1707FP it is beyond bad. White-on-black terminal fonts are blotchy, anti-aliased text is jagged and the subtle gradients used throughout Mac OS X are so splotchy, you'd think you were looking at a really bad GIF screenshot.
Finally, the slightest change in viewing angle can bring about very large changes in color fidelity. Looking at the color calibration patterns in Mac OS X monitor calibration, even the slightest tip of the head will change contrast noticably. I do not have this problem with any other LCD I own, including the Dell 2005FPW which is a viewing angle champ.
In short, I really don't know how this monitor is gaining such great reviews. I did not even realize it was only a 6-bit panel until I did a little more research. If you're just looking for a basic DVI-input monitor and don't need good color fidelity, I suppose it's passable. But if you care even the slightest bit about image quality, steer way clear of this one. I'm most definitely returning mine.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Outstanding bargain for a the quality. You can't go wrong with this one!
by amst8ler on March 3, 2006
Pros: Low price ($239 at Costco.com), crisp picture, very modern look, 3yr replacement warranty.
Cons: Non that I can see yet!
Summary: I ordered this monitor through Costco.com on 1 Mar 06 for $239.00 which included shipping. What a deal! I received it in 2 days directly from Dell. This ...
Summary: I ordered this monitor through Costco.com on 1 Mar 06 for $239.00 which included shipping. What a deal! I received it in 2 days directly from Dell. This is a great LCD. The colors are vivid, the text is crisp. I am using an ATI 9600 AIW analog card. This LCD performs perfectly in analog mode! DVDs and television feed look great. The only adjustment that I need to make was to reduce the brightness to 60%. The other settings were fine. CNET says the stand is a bit wobbly. I disagree. It is very stable and extremely adjustable. I have seen few LCDs with adjustabe stands as good as what you find on a Dell. Since I can't test it in DVI mode, I will only rate it a 9 to be fair. If what I have seen in analog mode is any indication, then the DVI picture should be outstanding! At $239 this is a great buy.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The Best "Bang for your Buck" 17" LCD Available right now
by Skis101 on March 27, 2006
Pros: Great Value and Build Quality. Stylish Look. Physical adjustments in every direction.
Cons: The height adjustment isn't very secure. It only looks it place at the very bottom position. I also have backlight bleeding at the top of bottom ridge of the screen.
Summary: I got bought this from SamsClub.Com; The order arrived in 4 days. Unlike the CNET review I feel that the stand is very secure. The backlight issues are not ...
Summary: I got bought this from SamsClub.Com; The order arrived in 4 days. Unlike the CNET review I feel that the stand is very secure. The backlight issues are not a big deal to me. I only notice them when the screen is totally black and all of the lights are out. My monitor came with no dead pixels. Overall this monitor is a great buy. Highly recommend.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A bad monitor for lower resolutions
by zeyaraun on June 6, 2006
Pros: flexible and adjustable stand
Cons: do not support lower resolutions well
Summary: I tried to set the monitor resolution to 1024x768. But the text flicers at that mode (at any refresh rate). This is especially noticable for the white text on the ...
Summary: I tried to set the monitor resolution to 1024x768. But the text flicers at that mode (at any refresh rate). This is especially noticable for the white text on the black background. Not much suitable for an office user at all.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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What more do you need?
by johncriley on April 11, 2006
Pros: USB hub; Great quality; DVI and VGA
Cons: None so far
Summary: This monitor is great. Large, cool, and has a USB hub. I connected it via DVI and the quality is great compared to my old HP vs17. EXCELLENT JOB MICHEAL ...
Summary: This monitor is great. Large, cool, and has a USB hub. I connected it via DVI and the quality is great compared to my old HP vs17. EXCELLENT JOB MICHEAL DELL AND YOUR TEAM!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent monitor
by KosakiHook on February 20, 2011
Pros: Image quality, 4 USB ports, adjustability, small footprint
Cons: Can't think of any
Summary: Got this used very cheap. I use it as a 2nd monitor connected to my Compaq 2195us in dual monitor mode. It's great to have the extra screen space ...
Summary: Got this used very cheap. I use it as a 2nd monitor connected to my Compaq 2195us in dual monitor mode. It's great to have the extra screen space to help with productivity. This is my first LCD monitor.
Text is sharp, image is excellent. I haven't really tried video except Hulu. However, I get some weird artifact that I think is a function of the video card. I haven't tried connecting this to desktop.
I like the feature of 4 USB ports. My laptop only has 2, but this monitor increases the # of usable ports to 5 (1 free on laptop and 4 on monitor).
The other great feature is the ability to adjust the screen position. I can raise the height, tilt the screen, and swivel. The base is sturdy and I'm not experiencing any wobble. The monitor can be removed from the base and mounted (VESA compatible).
With the limited space on my desk, I like how this has a small footprint.
This monitor has a 5:4 format, and these are probably going by the wayside now that widescreen has taken over. -
Excellent Quality and Spectacular Price!
by sci7071 on June 5, 2007
Pros: Image Quality, 8 MS Response Time, Analog and Digital Inputs, Linux and Mac OS X Compatibility
Cons: Little Wobbly
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Great quality
by Zaggles on March 1, 2007
Pros: Ergonomics, 4 USB ports
Cons: A bit pricey
Summary: I love this monitor - it's my first flat panel, upgrading from a damaged CRT, so I guess anything would look great at this point. It was shockingly bright ...
Summary: I love this monitor - it's my first flat panel, upgrading from a damaged CRT, so I guess anything would look great at this point. It was shockingly bright when I first hooked it all up but after I got it all adjusted it looks great. I love the fact that I can adjust the height and angles for better viewing, and the extra USB ports are great too. I've had it about two weeks, have had no problems with it at all. The price was a bit high, but you get what you pay for and this has definitely been worth it.
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Still the best 17" monitor for the price
by davidd515 on December 31, 2006
Pros: Great display, lots of connectivity
Cons: Wide-angle viewing not the best
Summary: As of the beginning of 2007, the 1707FP remains the best 17" monitor you can get for the price. The CNET review pretty much nails it, as far as features ...
Summary: As of the beginning of 2007, the 1707FP remains the best 17" monitor you can get for the price. The CNET review pretty much nails it, as far as features and performance go (though I agree with others here that the stand isn't as wobbly as CNET suggests). Best price you can get on this thing these days is from Dell Outlet--they sell refurbished monitors there, but if there's one piece of computer equipment you can safely buy refurbished, it's the monitor. Mine was $169 and Dell shipped it to me within a week for free. It arrived looking brand new. (EBay prices were 20% higher, when you included shipping.) For $169, you just won't beat this monitor. Period.
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Awesome Monitor for the price!
by jdrtech on September 2, 2006
Pros: color, brightness, price
Cons: none so far
Summary: Ijust bought this monitor direct from dell for 203 dollars and free shipping, this is my 3rd dell flat panel monitor, great quality, no dead pixels, i own a dell ...
Summary: Ijust bought this monitor direct from dell for 203 dollars and free shipping, this is my 3rd dell flat panel monitor, great quality, no dead pixels, i own a dell 1905fp and 2001fp and this monitor is another great addition. price is right!
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part number: CC280
- Description: The Dell UltraSharp 1707FP was designed for a wide variety of users ranging from the home to corporate or financial trading environments. It has a wider viewing angle, which allows users to view the screen from various positions without compromising image quality. The higher contrast ratio generates sharper, crisper lines and images. Fast response times provide superior clarity for moving images with "no ghosting".
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Display Type LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 17 in
- Viewable Size 17 in
- Aspect Ratio 5:4
- Native Resolution 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz
- Pixel Pitch 0.264 mm
- Brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 600:1
- Response Time 8 ms
- Vertical Refresh Rate 76 Hz
- Horizontal Refresh Rate 81 kHz
- Horizontal Viewing Angle 140
- Vertical Viewing Angle 130
- Controls & Adjustments Power on/off
- Features UltraSharp
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.6 in x 7.2 in x 12.9 in
- Weight 9 lbs
Audio
- Type None
Input
- Type None
Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI,
4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A - Connections - Analog,
- DVI-Digital Mechanical
- Display Position Adjustments Tilt,
Swivel,
Height - Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately),
Wall mountable - Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Power Supply Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50 - 60 Hz )
Software / System Requirements
- Included Software Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 year service plan
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Dell, Inc.
- Address:
One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX 78682 - Phone: (800) 274-3355
- Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com
