KDS XF-7BK Xtreme Flat 17" CRT Monitor (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: KDS
Category: Personal Computer
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 1338
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 17
Shipping Weight (lbs): 37
Dimensions (in): 19.3 x 18 x 17.3
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: XF-7BK
Model: XF-7BK
UPC: 769940001040
EAN: 0769940001040
ASIN: B0000ALXPH
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| Features:
| • | 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution at 60Hz | | • | Fine 0.20 x 0.25 mm dot pitch | | • | 16.2-inch viewable image size | | • | DynaFlat surface for reduced curvature and distortion | | • | PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
This 17-inch (16.2-inch viewable image size) KDS CRT monitor offers good graphics performance and minimal distortion for those looking for a good a viewing experience at a minimal price. Featuring DynaFlat technology, the XF-7bk Xtreme Flat monitor offers reduced corner and edge distortion often found on conventional CRTs. And, with sharp 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution at 60 Hz and 0.20mm horizontal dot pitch (0.25mm vertical), images will be crisp and reasonably flicker-free. The XF-7bk is housed in a sleek black casing that features flexible tilt and swivel adjustments. Basic user controls are found on the front of the monitor, while more advanced adjustments are accessed through an onscreen menu. The XF-7bk offers simple plug-and-play setup, is Energy Star compliant, and is backed by a generous three-year warranty on parts and labor. What's in the Box
KDS XF-7bk monitor, swivel stand, AC power supply and cord, installation and driver CD-ROM with instructions, 15-pin monitor cable, warranty information
Product Description
The Xtreme Flat 17" XF-7bk display uses the XtremeFlat CRT for graphic designers, gamers, and those who want the advantages of a flat screen monitor. This display features a fine 0.20mm(H) dot pitch and a flat screen, which virtually eliminates most of the distortions found in the corners of conventional CRT monitors.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 I can't believe it. December 17, 2004
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I haven't actually used the monitor yet. It's a gift, but I have the free super saver shipping with this and I received it overnight!!!!!!!!
Great monitor, great price November 25, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this monitor for my father to compliment an old notebook computer with a dying 12 inch screen. Basically, I was looking for an inexpensive but quality monitor.
I was highly impressed by the quality of the picture produced by this monitor. It is not only an improvement on the notebook's dying flat panel, but it is a very crisp, refreshing interface.
The color reproduction is execellent. The 85 Hz refresh speed is very easy on the eyes (I'm using it at XGA resolution). The visibility from oblique angles is superior to many other monitors I have used. My little sister now uses this monitor to view and edit all the pictures from her digital camera.
The monitor "remembers" its internal settings for specific video modes. This is very useful if you might use it at different resolutions - when the computer attached starts the monitor in a video mode for which the user previously made adjustments to the monitor, the monitor remembers those adjustments and applies them. Thus, you can change resolutions without having to change the monitor internal settings every time.
It seems if the "width" of the usable pixels area is stretched too much that more of the "stretching" is applied near the borders (right and left edges, less than 3/4 inch) than in the center. This can cause an appearance of on screen text being spaced more widely toward the edges of the monitor. I consider this problem minor, because the image is still clear and crisp in these areas.
As another reviewer mentioned, there was no floppy diskette with drivers in the box. This was not a major problem. Many generic drivers in any version of Windows can control this monitor. However the KDS driver is available for download on the KDS website and it is relatively simple to find it there.
Now this is not a "professional" monitor, but I am highly impressed with the quality I received for this price. If you are seeking a budget monitor, I can recommend this KDS monitor strongly.
Great Value, Good Desktop Resolution August 2, 2004
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
For the price that the KDS XF-7BK Xtreme Flat 17" CRT Monitor is at it's a great buy. My monitor shipped in only 2 days using Super Shipper. The manual was a bit too thin for my tastes but setting a monitor up is easy without it. You'll have to go to KDS's site to get drivers and Color Management if you're really into video quality. The controls are simple and the onscreen display is similar to nearly every other CRT monitor. The image is clear and crisp at 32 bit color and 1024 x 768 resoltion. The monitor supports up to 1280 x 1024 but I never run it any higher on my desktop than 1152 x 864. If you want to run it at 1152 x 864, turn up the refresh rate to 70 Hz. Your eyes will thank you and you'll like the extra desktop space. I do run some slower turn based and strategy games at 1280 x 1024 without any problems.
For the money, you can't go wrong! July 29, 2004
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
I bought this monitor for the price, and I am very impressed with the picture quality. This monitor is a huge improvement compared to my old monitor. The picture is bright and crisp. Also to let you know, this is a plug-n-go monitor. It does not require any drivers if you are an XP user.
 Buyer Beware! July 12, 2004
14 out of 20 found this review helpful
This monitor, like the KDS monitor I bought 3 years prior, becomes too bright after approximately one year. Adjusting the brightness does not help. My NEC monitor which I have had for more than 6 years has lasted longer than two of these KDS monitors. If you can afford it, buy a better monitor. I will not buy another KDS.
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