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Posted 1/23/2005 10:17 AM


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me ordered muh TV!WIDESCREEN!! finally!able to use it as a PC monitor as well. so me will not only get a tv, but a bigger sized monitor as well.remote seems really clean. me ordered it under the DELL PAYMENT account. me was given a credit limit of 1500.so me just pay $16 a month. but really me will pay like 100 or so a month.  really me just wanted the tv ASAP. cause me can pay it all off in 3 months. so this made that possible. me didnt get no benefits though. pshh. me wasnt 'qualified' for the good shtuff.but eh. as long as me get muh purty tv. been wanting this exact tv for a looong time now. and now it shall be mine.  plus me need one too. my current tv is like 7 years or so old. and its all MONO.  and only has the coaxial connection. so its very limited. its an LCD screen of course, cause me caint afford PLASMA this tv was featured as a  PC Magazine's EDITORS CHOICE. so its a good tv. and DELL lowered the price to $489. originally this thing was like $699.FREE shipping too. but tax was 40 bucks. so that was a bish.

"Finally, a monitor that works well for Windows apps, playing DOA Beach Volleyball , or slo-mo-ing the violence on the Scarface  DVD -- all while watching The Simpsons  with its Picture In Picture feature" - Wired Magazine May 2004

The Dell 17-inch television "delivers desktop high def at a stupendous bargain..." - GQ Magazine April 2004

Key Features

The DellTM  W1700 17" LCD TV provides a high quality television experience and offers you the benefit of working on your PC while you watch television with picture-in-picture capabilities.

Watch TV, Work on your PC? No need to decide-do both at the same time!

Key Benefits

  • Dual function: wide screen television and PC monitor with picture-in-picture capabilities
  • Excellent picture quality for crisp, clear images
  • Thin design: save desktop space or mount on a wall2
Performance 
  • Excellent multi-tasking unit: HDTV ready, wide aspect display enhances video applications, and when combined with the picture-in-picture feature, it becomes easy to multi-task between TV and PC applications
  • Full connectivity including Audio-Video inputs (Component, Composite, S-Vido, and Audio) as well as PC inputs (Analog and Digital video plus PC audio)
  • High 400:1 contrast ratio and DCDITM  by Faroudja video processing technology for crisp, clear images, even with fast-paced action video
  • Slim design television is a perfect addition to any room, bedroom, kitchen, or small office
  • Integrated stereo speakers that deliver 10 total watts of power
  • Wide viewing angle up to +/- 88 degrees from center for a great view from any position in the room
  • Remote control
  • Height adjustable stand with 45 degree swivel
  • Easy to carry handle for convenient portability
Reliability 
  • Under the Dell HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) regimen, Dell LCD TVs are pushed well past specified tolerance limits of heat, cold, vibration, shocks and drops to ensure that they are more-than-durable enough for real-world conditions
  • 1 year limited warranty3 with Advanced Exchange Service4 - with options to purchase up to 4 years Advanced Exchange Service or Complete Care5
What's Included: 
  • TV panel and stand 
  • Remote control 
  • Cables:             
    BulletPower Cord
    BulletPC Input Cables - Standard 6ft cables:                            
    BulletAnalog (VGA)
    BulletDVI-D (Digital)
    BulletPC Audio
       
    BulletAudio / Video Input Cables:                                    
    BulletComposite Video
    BulletS-Video
    BulletComponent Video
    BulletAudio (RCA - L+R)
       
  • Documentation:         
    BulletQuicksetup placemat
    BulletUsers manual - hardcopy and eDocs
I was in need of a new tv. the one I currently have is like 10 years old. and only has a coaxial connection. and thats about it.
so i thought best to kick off 2005 with a new modern widescreen tv.  and its a monitor too. dont know how the connection for that is though.



OS = Windows XP Pro SP2
CPU = Intel Core Solo 1.5GHz
MEM = 1GB
DISPLAY = Intel GMA950
Internal HDD= 60GB
External HDD= 80GB
External HDD= 250GB
Mac Mini
Firefox 1.5.0.8

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