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Summary: Proof that low price does not mean good value
Review: An unfortunately case of stylish monitor is no better than its vanity looks. Seven dead pixels on arrival, unresponsive controls, washed out colors (and no black!), and an general feeling of cheapness. Definitely stay away if you make a living as a graphic artist.
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Summary: Excellent product, but some minor annoyances
Review: I actually am reviewing the 171B Samsung model, but since Amazon doesn't have it yet and there isn't a lot of difference in the 2, I thought I'd review this one. Did a good amount of research before buying this model... Samsung has an excellent reputation for quality LCD screens, so I went with them, even though since this model is fairly new there aren't many reviews for it. Setup was quick but did have a problem- the install/setup cd acted like there was another cd I should insert to install the drivers- trouble was, it was on the same cd, and it took some finagling to get them put on. Another thing is that since installation is supposed to be quick and easy, the guide is very small; but if you have a problem with the install, the owner's manual and install guide are completely useless. In fact, if you have ANY kind of problem, there is minimal troubleshooting documentation on paper, and only an html guide on the cd, which is hardly good support to me. A color adjusting program and landscaping software cd unique to this model had no help or install guide either. And tech support over the phone? Long distance. Guides and updates on the website? Not there.I am very pleased with the product itself (EXCELLENT picture, no dead pixels, quality build, good value), but I consider support for things like this very important, and am sorely dissapointed in what I am seeing so far. Samsung has to realize not everyone works with pc's all day; better documentation, troubleshooting guides, and a toll free line for tech support should be STANDARD when you spend $[money] for their product.
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Summary: nice monitor, but flickers and screen colors fade
Review: I got this monitor and after a few days i noticed the colors fade sometimes, almost how my old 15 inch crt monitor used to flicker. is this normal?
other than that the monitor is very easy to use and sets up well and has a nice picture. I have never had a lcd monitor before so I am not sure if this fading of the colors is normal or not. I tried to return it on Amazon and it told me that their system is down right now for this service.
If all lcd's are like this I might just return this and get a 15 inch lcd since they are twice as inexpensive.
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Summary: Proof that low price does not mean good value
Review: I purchased a model that is very similar to this one....it's the 171v. I'm new to flat screen LCD monitors so I'm not into all of the techno-hype. I just know I love this monitor! The clarity is unreal. It replaced a "regular" 17" monitor and it's very nice how true the measurements are when you switch to this type of monitor. I can't tell you how easy it is to use while adjusting, but I can say it was easy to install. I just plugged it in. One note...change the size of your display to make it clearer. When it's as large as it was during the "default" stage, it was blurry and I was concerned. That simple adjustment made my swimming fish a bit more clear.
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Summary: Reviewing 171v so be patient
Review: I purchased a model that is very similar to this one....it's the 171v. I'm new to flat screen LCD monitors so I'm not into all of the techno-hype. I just know I love this monitor! The clarity is unreal. It replaced a "regular" 17" monitor and it's very nice how true the measurements are when you switch to this type of monitor. I can't tell you how easy it is to use while adjusting, but I can say it was easy to install. I just plugged it in. One note...change the size of your display to make it clearer. When it's as large as it was during the "default" stage, it was blurry and I was concerned. That simple adjustment made my swimming fish a bit more clear.
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Summary: Samsung SyncMaster 171S 17" LCD Monitor
Review: I work all day in front of my PC, mainly web surfing, XL and Word to write books and reports. It is especially important when I work that I can see two pages "side by side" and "read" as if using sheet paper. I am not a games player. I noticed with my classic CRT monitor that
1/ my eyes were itching and watering
2/ I was "hunching forward" to read and getting a stiff neck
3/ I was getting frequent headaches. The Samsung solved all these problems. I can now work all day without discomfort or itchy eyes. It is also helpful when manipulating several windows (XL and word, or word and a photo editor). Not to mention the reclaimed real estate on my desk. Pricewise, it's the best for my needs as I don't need bells and whistles. If you are a home office worker, this is the monitor for you!
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Summary: Samsung SyncMaster 171S 17" LCD Monitor
Review: I work all day in front of my PC, mainly web surfing, XL and Word to write books and reports. It is especially important when I work that I can see two pages "side by side" and "read" as if using sheet paper. I am not a games player. I noticed with my classic CRT monitor that
1/ my eyes were itching and watering
2/ I was "hunching forward" to read and getting a stiff neck
3/ I was getting frequent headaches. The Samsung solved all these problems. I can now work all day without discomfort or itchy eyes. It is also helpful when manipulating several windows (XL and word, or word and a photo editor). Not to mention the reclaimed real estate on my desk. Pricewise, it's the best for my needs as I don't need bells and whistles. If you are a home office worker, this is the monitor for you!
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Summary: Highly Recommended
Review: If desk space is at a premium, this is a great choice. I had no problems hooking it up and installing it. The picture quality is excellent, so long as you run it at maximum resolution. The crispness of text actually exceeded my expectations. LCD's certainly have drawbacks (costliness included), but if you're in the market for a 17" model, I haven't seen a better monitor at this price.
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Summary: good LCD choice.
Review: The quality is pretty good, slim design. looks no difference with 171B, the contrast rate is a bit lower for a 17 LCD but the text and figure looks clear and sharp enough. The best thing is the price. At this price this one is really a good deal.
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