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CTX P972

REVIEW DATE:12.30.04

CTX P972

REVIEW

By Alfred Poor

The CTX P972 is a 19-inch LCD monitor that is less expensive than many 17-inch models. You might expect a stripped-down model at this price, but it has a number of premium features, such as portrait-mode rotation and built-in speakers. Unfortunately, it also has a number of flaws that take the shine off its appeal.

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Company

CTX Technology Corp

http://www.ctxtec.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $435.00 Street
  • Screen Size: 19 inches
  • Type: LCD Monitor
  • Landscape/Portrait Pivot: Yes
  • Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024
  • Pixel Pitch: 0.294 mm
  • Aspect Ratio: 5:4
  • Video Inputs: None
  • PC Interfaces: Analog VGA and DVI-D
  • Built-in TV Tuner: None
  • Brightness (Max): 260 cd/m^2

Bottom Line

The P972 from CTX is hampered by a number of flaws, but the fact remains that it is a 19-inch LCD monitor priced below many 17-inch models. If you're going to use it only for general productivity applications and in landscape mode, it's a bargain. But if you plan to do more with it, you'll be disappointed.

Pros

Bargain price for a 19-inch monitor. Portrait-mode rotation. Built-in speakers.

Cons

Below-average image quality. Poor viewing-angle performance in portrait mode. Printed documentation is extremely limited.

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