Sony's is not new to offering monitors since they have a very successful computer line. Sony first developed the trinitron tube that are in existing televisions. Although a flat screen is not based on CRT technology Sony is a leader in the development and research of LCD and plasma technology. They offer two categories of LCD screen. first there is the general purpose and small business. The second category is their professional series. In both line you receive similar technologies and quality.

We choose to review from the professional series because the price difference was roughly thirty dollars in comparison to a similar model in the business and personal category. If you can afford the difference the specs and options will be better in a professional model rather than not. Also you will find that their easier to look at while playing games, doing graphics, touching up photos from your digital camera. All around for the extra thirty dollars you get a excellent product.

We have taken note that in the last month prices on LCD screens have fallen between $100.00 dollars to five hundred dollars. A far cry from last year prices which saw 15 inch screen costing closer to fifteen hundred dollars or more. For roughly one thousand dollars you can now purchase a seventeen in LCD which is equivalent to a 19 inch CRT screen. Buy year end we should be seeing nineteen inch LCD for the price that the seventeen inch is selling for now. However if your in the market today, your getting a deal with quality.

We will give you the specs and later in the review will talk about the benefits and down falls about LCD screen in general.

• 8.0" Flat Panel: Active Matrix TFT LCD technology is combined with anti-glare
  coating for high contrast images.
• Slim, Stylish Design: Maximize desktop space, adding efficiency and style to the
  home or office.
• Digital & Analog Input: Digital connection maximizes video performance, dual
  inputs provide multiple computer support.
• Automatic Image Adjustments: Instant adjustment of images at multiple
  resolutions optimize video performance.
• Stereo Speakers with Headphone Jack: Integrated speakers deliver superb audio
  for multimedia, music and Internet content.
• Eco Energy Mode: Lower power consumption provides increased savings.
• Is compatible with Windows and Macintosh computer platforms

Color:	Silver on Model SDMX72
Color:	Black on Model SDMX72B
LCD Panel Size:	17.0"
LCD Panel Type:	TFT Active Matrix
Native Resolution:	1280 X 1024  (Best)
Pixel Pitch:	0.264mm
Colors: (with selected video cards)	16.2 million
Luminance:	280 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio:	400:1 (Maxium.)
Horizontal Scan Range:	28-92kHz
Vertical Scan Range:	56-85Hz
Viewing Angle:
Horizontal: 160°	Horizontal: 160°
Vertical: 160°	Vertical: 160°
Response Time:
Rise Time:	30ms
Fall Time:	30ms
Tilt Range: 0° to + 80°	Tilt Range: 0° to + 80°
Video Input Connectors:
Digital,	DVI - D
Analog	Dual Analog, HD15
Power Management:
Normal Operation:	40 watts (Maxium.)
Eco Mode:	32 watts (Maxium.)
Sleep Mode:	3 watts (Maxium.)
Power Off:	1 watt
Product Measurements (H x W x D):
With Stand Base	16.1" x 17.2" x 8.9" (Weight 15.7lbs., )
Without Stand Base:	.14.0" x 17.2" x 3.3" (Weight  11.7lbs)