Despite all the attention given to the base, Samsung did not forget to upgrade the LCD panel. The 970P's LCD represents what is touted as being one of the most technologically advanced specimens on the market today. Other companies may have Samsung's panels beaten in certain specific areas, but when it comes to the best all-round panel the 970P is definitely up there. For example, Samsung's competitors have displays with faster response times or a higher contrast ratio, but when it comes to combining all these specs in one product, Samsung has made it their goal to do better than the rest.

Specifications:

LCD Panel: 19" TFT-LCD
Pixel Pitch: 0.294
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Response time: 6 ms
Contrast ratio: 1000:1
Viewing angles: 178/178
Native/Max resolution: 1280x1024
Inputs: DVI-I from DVI or VGA
Dimensions: 424x507x242mm, 15.65 lbs

Looking at the displays specifications we can see that the 970P does not lead the industry in any of the "crowd-pleasers", namely brightness, contrast ratio, and response time, but it does put forth a very respectable showing. The 6 ms gray-to-gray response time is fast enough for any use, even gaming and movie watching, and the high contrast ratio makes this a great display for work. The 178/178 viewing angles are particularly impressive and will add to the 970P's versatility and appeal as a monitor which has uses beyond the workstation.

The 970P comes along with wiring for VGA and DVI connections. Pictured above are two cables, the left one connects to a video card's 15-pin D-Sub and converts the analog signal to DVI-A (analog only) so it can be connected to the display. The right wire is for uses with a DVI connector on a video card and features two DVI-D (digital only)plugs. Any of these DVI plugs can connect to the 970P's DVI-I (digital and analog) input.

In addition, the monitor comes along with a software CD, power converter, warranty information, and a standard power cable. The 970P is backed by a three-year parts and labor warranty.