UltraSharp 1703 or 1704?

Question

I recently ordered a new Dimension XPS system with the 17' UltraSharp 1703 monitor. I now see there is also an UltraSharp 1704 monitor. In comparing specs I've noticed the differences in the response time (25ms compared to 13ms), Contrast ratio (600:1 compared to 500:1) and the viewing angles. Given these differences would the 1704 be better suited for gaming than 1703?  Thanks

FatDawg · Answer

most likely

but there are only a few short reviews of the 1704FP monitor.

reviews don't discuss the screen door effect, or IQ

the 1704FP has a angle of view that is smaller than the 1703FP

but strictly for gaming, you are better off with the 1704

PLande · Answer

I couldn't find the specs for the 1704 on the dell site.
Could you post a link to where you found the 1704 spces?

I found what I was looking for. It would seem that the 1704 has a faster response time and a wider viewing angle, that is if 130/140 (v/h)for the 1704 vs 85/85 (v/h) is a wider viewing angle.

The 1703 has a higher contrast ratio (600 to 1) vs (500 to 1) for the 1704. The 1704 has a great Luminance Output, 300 vs 250 for the 1703.

All in all the monitors seem quite similar, with the possible exception of the faster respnse time for the 1704.

Thanks.

Message Edited by PLande on 11-07-2004 10:46 PM

SR45 · Answer

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?cs=19&oc=D84RS&m_11=WHXP&m_1=S328H&m_29=S222OS&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&kc=6V658  Click on this link and scroll down a bit to where you see Monitor.  Than click on the Help Me Choose button near the upper right side of the monitor box.  Look at the 1704 column and you will now see the spec's

PLande · Answer

Thanks.

I did find the specs in another place where Dell has the User Guides for all its products.

http://support.dell.com/support/systemsinfo/documentation.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

There, both the 1703 and the 1704 are listed. It is curious that Dell doesn't give you a side-by-side comparison, and what the signficance of the differences is between these two monitors.

SR45 · Answer

You are right, dell lacks information.  Even the warranty is not posted when you buy the monitor as a stand alone.  Only states between 1 year and 4 years.  That does not help and Dell has got to get its act together and give us better information so we don't have to come onto this forum or talk to tech support.  Even they mess up most of the time...

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