I'm a 17 year old student currently doing my A levels, now on part 2 of the courses post-exams! Bein...
I'm a 17 year old student currently doing my A levels, now on part 2 of the courses post-exams! Being a nerd, I Primarily review computer related hardware and gadgetry, just done a new review on a flash drive!
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Last week, my father had the chance to buy a new monitor for a system he was building. While installing the OS / Driver software for the newly built computer, I got the chance to assemble and try out the Neovo F 17 model flat screenTFT monitor.
Having only used CRT's in my lifetime, I was unsure of what to expect with this flat screened TFT model prior to opening its box. I'd heard much about them, notably the notoriously high prices and the danger of dead pixels. Despite the ongoing critique I'd heard from various sources, I became confident of the monitors ability upon opening its box. Inside was the screen itself, plus a small instruction booklet and the monitor's stand, plus the monitors
video cable, and its power cable.
Compared to CRT monitor models, the Neovo F 17 is very light for a monitor, It weighs in at around 5 Kilograms. While one person would struggle to actually carry an ordinary CRT, that is certainly not the case with this TFT screen. While not exactly light, the monitor can easily be lifted onto a desk or working surface. Its a good advantage and allows for faster set up.
Set up is a similar affair to the F 17's non-flat counterpart. The monitors stand can be easily slotted into the main screen segment. After placing the monitor on the deks rhe monitors video cable (usually with a blue hued socket) is plugged into the graphics card in the assembled tower. The power cable is obviously plugged into an ordinary plug socket.
Aesthetically, the monitor is great. The entire structure is smooth and extremely modern looking. The black colouration is excellently complimented by the gray coloured rim that covers the button area. The monitor boasts the usual buttons, brightness and contrast control, alongside the power on/off switch and the menu button.
Upon booting up the computer, I noticed a definate difference in overall quality of the monitor compared to the CRT models. The screen is wholly flat, not slightly curved like many CRT's out there. This truncates the image quite profoundly. The overall colouration is very rich indeed, while other monitors seem to have a slightly "washed out" feel to their image, this isn't the case with the F 17. The entire display possesses a rather vibrant feel. This isn't to say this monitor has a detrimental effect on a persons eyes. TFT's are useful in that the light it emits does not affect ones eyes anywhere near as profoundly as a CRT monitor.
Performance wise the monitor also excels, the menu function is very clear and easy to operate. If you need to adjust any settings whatsoever it can be done in seconds. Being a 17" display its sure to satisfy most customers. Though if your after a home cinema experience with your PC, you will have to opt for a larger sized (and thus pricier) model. Refresh rate isn't the finest on the market, standing in at a modest 75 Hertz , while certainly not bad, some more demanding users may want to opt for higher end models.
Games wise the monitor suffers somewhat, simply due to the moderately-low refresh rate. First person shooters such as Counter-strike will lose out due to the monitors lack of power. Despite this, the monitor performs brilliantly for the price, the F range is quite a new addition to Neovo's product range, and is currently advertised as a "Value Choice". On the resolution side of things the monitor maintains its sold approach, aswell as boasting its vibrant, highly colourful display it also offers a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024. While not the utter finest available on the market, its certainly a respectable figure.
The instructions provided are very straightforward and simple to understand. If you have any difficulty in understanding some or all of the menu functions and settings the small booklet provided explains it all quite fluently.
Last but not least is the price, when my dad purchased this monitor last week it cost 184 pounds including VAT! For a TFT monitor this is an exceptionally low price. In conclusion I must reiterate the excellent performance for price ratio this product possesses. Although not the finest monitor out there, the Neovo F 17 represents an excellent value choice in flat screen monitors. If you do not crave extreme performance, and are searching for a new monitor, I definately recommend this excellent product.
The biggest benefit is the space they don't take up... I'm still waiting for a 1600 x 1200 resolution LDC before I get rid of my Iiyama CRT though. Great review. Sam.
Nov 3rd, 2004
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