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Samsung 173P
5.1 out of 10

Samsung 173P

The Samsung 173P is called the ultimate monitor, having a 17-inc Read more

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Overall 6
6.0

decent monitor; but no Mac driver

Joe reader, Amazon
5 March 2005
  • Summary: I bought this as a second monitor, and as such it performs nicely. The price was right ($320 after rebates), and it's one of the thinnest 17" moniitors I've seen.
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Overall 6
6.0

"Great monitor but not for Mac users"

CNET
3 February 2005
  • Pros: Great image quality, great design !
  • Cons: Impossible to adjust brightness and contrast because MagicTune is not Mac compatible. Brightness is way too high. Mac users have to wear sunglasses to use this monitor...
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Overall 6
6.0

"Windows Only"

CNET
1 September 2004
  • Pros: Good picture for DVDs, usable for games.
  • Cons: The SyncMaster software creates a monitor that works only in Windows!
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Overall 5
5.0

""2.5 inch Vertical line of dead Pixel""

CNET
23 July 2004
  • Pros: Nice looking and great features, but after month and half I found an 2.5 inch vertical line of dead pixel from mid-bottom of the screen .one of the very expensive moni...
  • Cons: Samsung will replace it by a refurbished one.This is my seccond samsung monitor and quality isn't satisfactory, it's just a feeling. Still far away from sony product(q...
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Overall 6
6.0

Software must improve

"nesrohtretep", Amazon
3 February 2004
  • Summary: It's a great monitor except for the software that replaces the usual buttons for brightness, contrast etc.
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Overall 6
6.0

Samsung Syncmaster 173P: Pretty & elegant - but harsh on the eyes!

LaylaStar, Dooyoo
13 September 2008
  • Summary: This monitor is very beautiful and that is why I chose it. (I also liked the wide viewing angle & ability to connect analog/digital.
  • Pros: Beautiful & elegant, crisp colors
  • Cons: Not easy to regulate brightness/contrast, too harsh for sensitive eyes
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