Sony Finally has good LCDs?

[jhtevans]

I was cruising around looking for a decent 17" LCD and it looks as if Sony has finally rolled out a decent unit. Below are the specs - anyone know how this performs in reality?

SDM-HX73/B -- $ 619.99
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INT...ProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=SDMHX73/B

Specifications


• Model / Color: SDM-HSX73/B [Black]

• Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix

• Pixel Pitch: 0.264 mm

• Viewable Image Size: 17.0"

• Stereo Speakers: Yes with Headphone Jack

• Tilt Adjust: -5° to +20°

• Horizontal Scan (kHz): 28k - 80 kHz

• Vertical Refresh (Hz): 48 - 75 Hz

• Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024

• Brightness & Contrast (max): 400 cd/m2; 500:1

• Viewing Angle (Horz./Vert.): 140° / 160°

• Response Time (Rise/Fall): 16ms

• Color Temperature Control: 9300K, 6500K + USER

• Plug & Play: DDC-2B

• Power Consumption: 45W (max)

• Power Standby: 1W

• Internal Power Supply: Yes

• Input Connector(s): Digital (DVI-D)
Analog (HD15) x2

• Dimensions (W X H X D): 16.4" x 16.5" x 9.3"

• Weight (Display): 14.3 lbs

• Accessories:
AC Power Cord
Cables: DVI-D, HD15, Audio
Limited Warranty Card
CD-ROM for PC/MAC: User's Manual, Utility Files, Display Adjustment Tool
Quick Setup Guide

• Limited Warranty: 3 years (Parts, Labor, Backlight)

 

[jskagg]

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=692931

search through the past like 5 pages, there is various other topics about it as well.

 

[msny]

anyone know how this performs in reality?

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread...threadid=692931

Ya as noted above read my review.

I have one performing in "reality"..

Any questions let me know.