Samsung Syncmaster 171B

217 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 26 expert reviews and 191 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 82/100 and users rate it 84/100. The average review date is Sep 14, 2003. We have compared these reviews to 231996 reviews from other Monitors. The alaScore™ for this product is 86/100 = Very good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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(Based on 217 reviews)

Expert Reviews

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Expert review by: Digital Trends Staff (digitaltrends.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 171N

Business users who are looking to upgrade their current CRT monitors to an LCD will find the Samsung SyncMaster 171n very attractive. The 171n performs well and has some nice extra features plus it's very competitively priced. The entry level LCD...

Good brightness level ; attractive design

Limited to analog input ; noticeable ghosting

Business users who are looking to upgrade their current CRT monitors to an LCD will find the Samsung 171n very attractive.

Jun, 2003

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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by: Cade Metz (pcmag.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 171N

For the third year in a row, Samsung earns an Editors' Choice for an LCD monitor: the 17-inch Samsung SyncMaster 171N. This unit has visibly better image quality than the other monitors in our roundup, looking almost as crisp and clear as our reference...

Apr, 2003

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Expert review by: By Rebecca Freed (pcworld.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 171MP

High-end TV and monitor combo has everything going for it but a great picture.

Feb, 2002

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Expert review by: By Rebecca Freed (pcworld.com)

Samsung SYNCMASTER 171MP

Feb, 2002

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Expert review by: Alfred Poor (pcmag.com)

Samsung Adds TV to an LCD

Jan, 2002

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Expert review by: (cnet.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 171P (Silver)

Form and function The $899 SyncMaster 171P's svelte stylings may not conjure up images of sports cars, but they might inspire a bit of envy. The display's brushed-metal look is a far cry from the usual putty. The panel is mounted on a pedestal that...

Contemporary style; vivid colors; wide viewing angles; sensitive onscreen controls

Panel creaks when adjusted; power cable fits too loosely; some fuzziness at the screen's corners; slight ghosting during DVD playback

This sleek LCD may be a little pricey, but its sharp image quality and snazzy design make it a good choice for style-conscious business and home users.

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Expert review by: Hi-TEK (modthebox.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 171N TFT-LCD Monitor Review

In a quest for conserving desktop space, consumers have started re-defining a long standing trend of migrating away from conventional bulky CRT based monitors. The need for small computer components has been fueled by the popularity of new SFF (Small...

Excellent picture quality and sharp display ; Three year warranty support ; Aesthetically pleasing design ; Good for media applications ; Easy to navigate on screen display menu ; Simple cable management system ; Small size and footprint ; Adjustable...

Slight ghosting on image ; No DVI digital connection

The Samsung SyncMaster series of CRT and TFT-LCD based monitors can certainly be classified as some of the best products currently on the market. The SyncMaster 171N TFT-LCD Monitor has been positioned as a mid-range monitor retailing at $630 CDN and...

Jul, 2003

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Expert review by: E L (neoseeker)

Samsung 171P TFT LCD Review

Porsche. Does that attract your attention? Well, to many, just the name will perk heads. Samsungs new 171P 17 TFT LCD monitor designed by F.A. Porsche Designs will definitely appeal to many people. So, you may be asking whether it really makes a...

What Does It Offer Other Than Looks?First, lets take a look at the specifications that come with the Samsung 171P TFT LCD.

Jul, 2002

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Expert review by: Chris Chiarella (hometheater.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 171MP multimedia LCD

Many of my coworkers in New York City tend to sum up flat-panel LCD monitors as "cool," a concise but shallow understatement. Flat panels are the envy of big-ass CRTs (and their owners) everywhere, a sexy combination of performance and space economy in...

May, 2002

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Expert review by: Chris Chiarella (hometheatermag.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 171MP multimedia LCD

The SyncMaster 171MP's video quality is, not surprisingly, as good as or better than that of any display device I have ever personally reviewed, regardless of size. The picture is richly detailed, colorful beyond all reasonable expectations, and...

May, 2002

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Product Specifications

Functionality blended with the latest PVA technology. A slim design combined with powerful performance. Flexible features that meet your specific needs. That's the new 171b from Samsung. A perfect combination of function and form to fit the way you work. From Pivot Technology for portrait and landscape viewing, to exceptional 250 cd/m2 brightness, the 171b is the ultimate in viewing comfort and performance. No matter how you look at it, the images are always bright. The text is always crisp. And the view? Always picture-perfect.For users who demand high performance, the 171b delivers. Providing the latest LCD technology, the 171b offers the widest viewing angle, exceptional brightness, extremely high contrast, and a lightning fast response time. For home users who need to save space - the 171b is a perfect fit. With its ultra-slim, lightweight design, the 171b provides the comfort of a 17" screen without taking over your desktop. Take a closer look at the new 171b, and discover just how far your vision can go.

Audio Output

Type:None/Speaker(s)

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:18.2in/18in/6.9in/7.5in/8.1in/8.2in/8in

Height:14.5in/15.3in/16.5in/17.9in/18in/7.2in/8.2in

Weight:10.6lbs/11.2lbs/11.9lbs/11lbs/13.2lbs/13.7lbs/13lbs/14.1lbs/18.5lbs

Width:14.4in/14.5in/15in/16.2in/16.7in/17.3in/17.4in/17.5in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)/Up to 16.2 million colors

Diagonal Size:17in

Diagonal Size (metric):43.2cm

Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch:0.264mm/0.26mm/0.28mm

Form Factor:Desktop

Image Brightness:220cd/m2/240cd/m2/250cd/m2/270cd/m2

Image Contrast Ratio:350:1/400:1/450:1/500:1

Image Max H-View Angle:+75 / -75/+80 / -80/+85 / -85/140/150/160/170

Image Max V-View Angle:+60 / -60/+65 / -60/+80 / -80/+85 / -85/120/125/130/160/170

Interface:DVI / VGA (HD-15)/VGA (HD-15)/VGA (HD-15) / DVI

Max Resolution:1280 x 1024

Response Time:25ms

Technology:TFT active matrix

Type:LCD display

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPA Energy Star Compliant:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/Mac / PC/Mac / PC / Unix/PC/Unix / Mac / PC

Manufacturer:Samsung

Model:173V/B/MP/N/P/S/T/V

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Samsung SyncMaster/Samsung SyncMaster 171

Input Device

Type:None/Remote control

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Black / Silver/Ivory/Silver

Compliant Standards:BCIQ / C-Tick / CE / CSA / EPA Energy Star / IEC950 / ISO 13406-2 / MPR II / NEMKO / TCO '99 / TUV / UL / VCCI Class B ITE / TCO 99/BSMI / C-Tick / CE / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / ISO 13406-2 / MPR II / NEMKO / TCO '99 / TUV GS / UL / TCO 99/C-Tick / CE / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / DHHS / IEC950 / PTB / TCO '95 / TUV / UL 1950 / VCCI / TCO 95/CE / CISPR 22 Class B / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / DHHS / DOC-B / IEC950 / PTB / TCO '99 / TUV / UL 1950 / VCCI / TCO 99/CE / CISPR 22 Class B / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / DHHS / EPA Energy Star / FCC Class B certified / IEC950 / MPR II / NUTEK / Plug and Play / PTB / TCO '99 / TUV / UL / VCCI-I / TCO 99/CE / CISPR 22 Class B / CSA / DDC-2B / DHHS / DOC-B / Energy 2000 / IEC950 / PTB / TCO '99 / TUV / UL / UL 1950 / VCCI / TCO 99/CE / CISPR 22 Class B / CSA / DHHS / DOC-B / EN 60950 / EN55022 / EPA Energy Star / FCC Class B certified / IEC950 / MPR II / NUTEK / Plug and Play / PTB / TCO '95 / TCO '99 / TUV / UL / VESA DPMS / TCO 95 / TCO 99/CE / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / IEC950 / N