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Specifications for IBM ThinkVision L170 17" LCD Monitor

Key Features

Aspect Ratio

4:3

Size

17"

Color Depth

24-bit (16.7M colors)

Contrast Ratio

350:1

Brightness

250 cd/m

Max. Resolution

1280 x 1024

Dot Pitch

0.26 mm

Monitor Type

Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix)

Response Time

25 ms

Viewable Picture Size

17 in.

Technical Features

Form Factor

Desktop

Regulatory Approval

BSMI · CE · UL · FCC Class B · CSA · Nemko · ISO 13406-2 (Pixel defect guidelines) · Energy star · TCO-99 · SEMKO · PSB · GOST-R · CCC · MPR-III · DEMKO · FIMKO · PCBC · SASO

Synchronization Range - Horizontal

30 - 80 kHz

Max. Viewing Angle - Horizontal

140

Max. Viewing Angle - Vertical

120

Native (Recommended) Resolution

1280 x 1024

Resolutions supported

1280 x 1024 · 800 x 600 · 640 x 480 · 1024 x 768 · 832 x 624 · 1152 x 864 · 720 x 400

Synchronization Range - Vertical

55 - 75 Hz

Dimensions

Depth

8.6 in.

Height

16.2 In.

Width

15.72 in.

Weight

13.2 lb.

Warranty

3 Years

IBM Contact Information

Main support number1-800-IBM-4YOU / (1-800-426-4968)

Email supportaskibm@vnet.ibm.com

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