Flat Panel Monitor offers integrated audio.
Press Release Summary:
Offered in business black, ThinkVision(TM) L170m incorporates 2 built-in, 2 W per channel stereo speakers and offers 17 in. viewable image size and 1280 x 1024 native resolution. ThinkVantage design includes tilt stand, direct access for automatic image setup and brightness, and on-screen display for monitor adjustments. Monitor automatically scales resolutions less than 1280 x 1024 and exhibits brightness of 300 cd/m2 and contrast ratio of 450:1.
Original Press Release:
IBM ThinkVision L170m Monitor - Space Savings and IBM Quality Including Audio
Overview
The ThinkVision(TM) L170m offers the benefits of a flat-panel monitor with integrated speakers. The two built-in two-watt speakers eliminate the need for desktop speakers. The incorporated ThinkVantage(TM) design enhances usability and makes the monitor intuitive, easy to use, and complements the design of ThinkCentre(TM) and ThinkPad® systems.
The ThinkVision L170m is in the Essential category in the ThinkVision family of monitors. This monitor is offered in business black.
This monitor is best suited for:
· Applications requiring audio
· Complex spreadsheets
· Multitasking
· General business applications
Features
· 17-inch (432-mm) viewable image size
· Native resolution: 1280 x 1024
· ThinkVantage design:
- Tilt stand
- Direct access for automatic image setup and brightness
- Quick and easy monitor adjustments using newly designed on-screen display (OSD)
- Matches design of IBM systems
- Cable management in stand
· Automatically scales resolutions less than 1280 x 1024
· Internal power
· Kensington lock-compatible
· Built-in two-watt-per-channel stereo speakers
· Lockable digital controls
· Detachable base mounts on wall or arm (sold separately) with optional mounting equipment
Benefits
· Improved use of space compared to CRT monitors
· Reduced energy use and heat generation to help lower cooling and power costs compared to CRT monitors
· Improved desktop efficiency for multimedia users versus using stand alone desktop speakers
· Compatible with IBM PC system units
· Quick and easy monitor setup
· Meets the VESA Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface Standard (FPMPMI)
Planned availability date
August 6, 2004
At a glance
The new ThinkVision L170m LCD monitor offers:
· Viewable image size: 17.0 in (432 mm)
· Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (typical)
· Contrast ratio: 450:1 (typical)
· Viewing angles
- Horizontal - +/- 75°
- Vertical - + 70/-60°
· Response time: 16 ms (typical)
· Built-in two-watt/channel stereo speakers
· Two headphone jacks for private listening
· Volume control
· Display native resolution of 1280 x 1024 (automatically scales lower resolution to fill the screen)
· Tilt stand
· Direct access for automatic image setup and brightness
· Analog input (15-pin D)
· Internal power
· 100 mm Video Electronic Standards Association (VESA) standard for mounting
