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Given those very basic uses I would say they would most likely be perfectly
happy with the lower priced LCD and $300 in their pocket. They might toss
out a few more bucks for the 19" version (if they have the room) but a 17"
is not all that bad.
Dell actually has a nice comparison of the features and performance info
when you click on the "Help Me Choose" link in the monitor selection area.
Here's a free 19" monitor with the 8400! Not too bad for $649!! Free
shiiping too. (Small Business)
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=1d84h11&s=bsd
They might want to consider the speakers that clip to the monitor too.
Saves space and sound isn't good for basic needs.
"Kmee" <Kmee@nospammsn.com> wrote in message
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> Thank you for your input. Person does basic computer things, word
> processing, excel, surfing, basic power point, and editing home
> digital photos. What they are mainly concerned about is the clarity
> (easily read text & friendly on the eyes) and digital pictures that
> are color true. I assume when you say "high performance" you mean
> faster refresh rate. Would that apply to what they want to do?
>
> ~k
>
>
> "larry" <larry@nowhere.com> wrote in message
> news:GwH6e.2420$OU6.563@fe02.lga...
> What are you going to use it for?
>
> I've seen them both. If you're just looking for basic, sit in front
> of the
> screen type viewing, then probably not worth the $300.
>
> The 1740FPT has features not found on the lower priced version.
> Digital AND
> analog input, adjustable height, rotating head, USB ports, etc. All
> meaningless if you don't need or care about them. The performance is
> better
> on the FPT too but if you again, don't need high perfromance, then you
> won't
> see the difference.
>
> IMO, spending good money on a monitor is money well spent because you
> spend
> so much time in front of it (maybe) and it can always be moved to a
> new
> system. I think most monitors outlast the systems they come with.
>
> My 2 cents anyways, YMMV.
>
>
> "Kmee" <Kmee@nospammsn.com> wrote in message
> news:SAF6e.293$6x.2730@eagle.america.net...
> > From personal experience would you rate the Dell 17" ultra sharp
> > 1704FPT $300 better than the 17" E173FP .
> >
> > Thanks for your input
> > ~k
> >
>
>