Hitachi 17" LCD monitor Review
With a super fast response time of 16ms Hitachi's solid CML174SXW is a great 17" LCD monitor choice for gamers. Ahead of the pack in terms of visual performance there is little to dislike about Hitachi's latest 17" LCD monitor offering.
Hitachi 17" LCD monitor Review
Great specifications and performance
Hitachi CML174SXW 17" LCD monitor is ready for action gaming
Not only does this Hitachi LCD have the fastest response time in it's class Hitachi also claims a contrast ratio of 400:1, a very good average at the present time, an almost record brightness of 260 cd/sq. m. These are great specifications and they are backed up with the real life performance of the monitor.
Even for occasional gamers LCD monitors were a bad choice. Slow response times meant that moving images appear blurry. With this new released this afterglow has been reduced to acceptable levels and gaming is easily possible.
The CML174SXW is also very good at a resolution of 1024 x 768. The interpolation is much better than that of its main competitors. This means that if you want to run your monitor at a reduced resolution you'll still get a good picture. This would be handy for gamers whose 3D card is starting to show its age.
Hitachi CML174SXW 17" LCD monitor specifications:
- 16ms response time
- DVI and normal VGA (D-sub) connector
- Contrast ratio 400:1
- Brightness of 260 cd/sq
- 17" 1280 by 1024
This LCD computer monitor looks good on paper and the images look great on screen. Another bonus is the option of using a DVI digital connector. DVI connectors are becoming very common on graphics cards and you get a superior image when you use a digital connector from your graphics card to your digital monitor. The signal never has to be converted from digital to analog and back to digital again.
My conclusion on the Hitachi CML174SXW 17" LCD monitor
This new model is very attractive because it packs all this new technology into the same price bracket. It makes the competing brands like ViewSonic look unappealing as they offer slower response times for the same money.
Until the other manufacturer catch up by releasing new 17" LCD computer monitors incorporating the latest flat panel technology this Hitachi will be the smartest choice.