Firstly, this monitor is a few years old and looks to have been superseded by the Hansol 730E, but it seems to have basically the same specifications, so I think it would be fair to apply many of my comments here to this model too.
The manufacturer's web page has further specifications and ... Read review
Advantages: A solid monitor that should last well. Disadvantages: Older model. Depends on required resolution.
...have been superseded by the Hansol 730E, but it seems to have basically the same specifications, so I think it would be fair to apply many of my comments here to this model too.
The manufacturer's web page has further specifications and info on the range of their products:
http://www.hansol-uk.com
**Experience:**
I've had this monitor for 3 years and it's served me well, especially considering the amount ... ...When I bought my monitor, hansol were offering a good warranty and replacement scheme. It's well worth comparing the warranties on monitors as they vary a lot. Especially check if the monitor will be collected at no cost to yourself (monitors are heavy and will therefore cost a lot to send back!).
**Conclusion**
If you want a cheap 17-inch monitor to run at 1024x768 then this (or the Hansol 730E) should do nicely. However, Hansol ... more
Firstly, this monitor is a few years old and looks to have been superseded by the Hansol 730E, but it seems to have basically the same specifications, so I think it would be fair to apply many of my comments here to this model too.
The manufacturer's web page has further specifications and info on the range of their products: http://www.hansol-uk.com
**Experience:** I've had this monitor for 3 years and it's served me well, especially considering the amount of time it's turned on (over 6000 hours at a rough estimate, with 6 hours a day average usage).
**Specifications:** Capable of running at a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 at 60 Hz, but I am currently running it at 1280x960 (you want to run at a resolution which gives you an aspect ratio of 1.333 (recurring) so that images and text aren't stretched - in case you don't know: 1280 divided by 1024 = 1.25 (results in a stretched image) whereas 1280 / 960 = 1.333 (correct; the same as other standard resolutions such as 800x600 and 1024x768) and this allows 70 Hz refresh rate (anything below about 70 can begin to show annoying flicker, ESPECIALLY on a big monitor). However, the display isn't that sharp above 1024x768 and I think it'd be fair to say that while this monitor is perfectly usable at higher resolutions, its intended usage is 1024x768 (but I do like lots of windows visible so I put up with the higher resolution).
**Features:** I suppose the features are fairly standard in terms of the adjustments that can be made to the display (colour temperature, sizing, rotation, etc) which are done via quite neat little controls on the front and indicated on the On-Screen-Display (OSD). With a little fine-tuning you can set up the display as you like.
**Annoyances:** I already said this monitor could be somewhat blurry. Probably due to the extent of use of this monitor and a few long distance car rides, it has begun to show the odd flicker once or twice a day. I found this monitor to be rather dark (especially in games, but also a problem for digital photos, etc) and tried tweaking the settings for my graphics card gamma / brightness to fix this. I also use a freeware program called QuickGamma ( http://www.quickgamma.de/indexen.html ) to help get the brightness just right (make sure you read its help file for instructions, as it is confusing otherwise) - it runs each time the computer starts to apply the changes, but then exits so it consumes no resources.
**Support:** When I bought my monitor, hansol were offering a good warranty and replacement scheme. It's well worth comparing the warranties on monitors as they vary a lot. Especially check if the monitor will be collected at no cost to yourself (monitors are heavy and will therefore cost a lot to send back!).
**Conclusion** If you want a cheap 17-inch monitor to run at 1024x768 then this (or the Hansol 730E) should do nicely. However, Hansol also do a "Professional" line of monitors that shouldn't cost that much more (about £20 extra) and support up to 1600x1200 (though I'm not sure who would want this for a 17 inch monitor other than maybe for games), better refresh rate and I think are also flat instead of curved. If you use your computer quite a lot, it's definitely worth the extra bit of money to get the higher specified monitor (Hansol 720P).
Advantages: price-performance Disadvantages: no driver CD
...But there is a standard Hansol driver in Windows 98, which means the installation works without and the newest driver is fast downloadable from the net. But this little problem doesn´t harm the fun at all.
For the Onscreen-Display with the adjustements for contrast, brightness, centering the picture etc. you need a little habituation but it´s understandable. Cool Monitor which shows that 17´-monitors with low radiation doesn´t have to be expensive. ...
OAM 01.11.2000 (04.12.2000)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Hansol 710 A
Advantages: Good value for money Disadvantages: Too deep
...well equiped Peripheral.
The Hansol 710A has a fast array of screen changing functions, this includes vertical and horizontal positioning, scaling (both horizontally and veritally geometry (pincushion, parallelogram, trapezoid, pin balance and rotation) Moire control, multiple language controls(English, German, French, Spanish and Portuguese) color control, temp obseration, degauss fucntion, recall and zoom (all easily selectable via the monitors ... ...positioned anywhere on screen). The monitor is a Plug and Play device, so it therefore simple to install, with XP i needed to install no drivers. Also, the brightness and contrast can be quickly and easily changed via the front buttons. Having owned the Monitor for 2 years, i have had no problems with it thus far, although what seems to be appearing on the screen now is horizontal lines across the whole screen when black images appear at any point. ...
Jack_Mayo 01.02.2004
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Advantages: Good dot pitch Disadvantages: Awkward to get drivers from site
I bought my Hansol monitor in March. I bought it because it was very reasonably priced compared to others with the same spec. I have once had to send my monitor back to them as it stopped remembering my screen settings. Had a very quick response. Got a brand new monitor sent out the next day which has had no problems. Very simple to use monitor and very stylish. I wanted to get drivers from Hansol.com but I couldn't! I telephoned them up and was ...
grimwades 11.07.2000
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Hansol 710 A
Advantages: Good Quality Reasonable priced Moniter Disadvantages: Is very deep, not suitable for small spaces
An Excellent simple moniter, that is 17 inch format gives a good size screen for all apllications.
It is easy to use with 5 simple buttons on the front, one simple for on off apllication the other buttons are for selecting the screen set up. One which activates the menu options 2 for moving forward and backwards through those options and the final button for activating the choicen option, These all alow you to move the screen, change the size and ... ...2 leads from the rear one for the processor the other plugs straight into a socket mean you will require two sockets a small inconvinence.
I have had this moniter now for 2 and a half years and never had any problems with it, turning it on several times a day, and also leaving it on for several hours with no screen print left on the moniter to date.
I would recomend it to any future buyers ...
Zine 29.07.2003
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Advantages: Excellent Price, Good Quality Disadvantages: None
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Manufacturer's product description
The exciting 710 A monitor is designed for the ever-changing needs of both graphics and business professionals. This monitor is great for web surfing, games, teleconferencing and business applications. The space-saving design of this 17" monitor makes it an ideal choice for both home and office. Continuing Hansol Multitech's commitment to provide excellent quality and value, the 710 A offers powerful features at an aggressive price. With its flat square screen, the 710 A provides consistently well proportioned images throughout the screen area. It provides sharp, crisp, flicker-free images, even at high resolutions. The anti-static, anti-reflection screen treatment refracts light away from the user while maintaining optimal image clarity.
