Home > Consumer Reviews > HP L1740 - Flat panel display - TFT - 17" - 1280 x 1024 / 75 Hz - 0.264 mm - DVI, VGA (HD-15) - silver, carbonite black

This is a high-quaility monitor, with a clever design. I can even fit my laptop under the monitor, it almost appears to make the screen float in front of you.

The image is crisp and clear, although it took a while to get the right settings as the default has the contrast too high and the colours too strong. You should take note that a DVI cable is *not* provided, only VGA - you will need to invest in a new cable if you wish to use the full benefit.

Like many monitors, they've stuck some ugly buttons at the bottom of the screen, which you'll use once to set it up, then probably never again. Why they don't put them on the side or underneath like others do, I don't know. The cables are a little hard to access, but the monitor spins around making it easier to get too.

It is an attractive monitor, and looks very professional on my desk. The only upgrade I'd consider is one of Apple's HD monitors - but this is a worthy 2nd.

I bought a refurbished item at a fraction of the price, and I am very happy.
It has an extremely sharp, crisp display. great value for money.
It has a few minor blemishes on the surround, but I never look at that anyway!