This 17" LCD from LG is an unassuming little thing, and is
the only beige monitor in this group test. A grey back and base add a little
interest to the looks, but it would still seem more at home in an office than
sat next to a neon glowing modded case. At a mere £190 however, it can
be forgiven.
The really good news is the 16ms response time, and 450:1 contrast
ratio. Picture quality is good, and scaling to 800x600 and 1024x768 are done
well. The OSD is straightforward to use, but you may never have to touch it
because the automatic configuration works well.
The specifications and price are almost identical to the AOC LM725, but the
LG monitor wins points for its higher contrast ratio. The base of the screen
is very stiff, and it is hard to tilt back and forth. This is a great budget
TFT, and there is very little to choose between the LG and AOC offerings, but
the AOC LM725 gets a slightly higher score because it looks so much more attractive.
This isn't a priority for everyone.
