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Manufacturer codePX849AT
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About the HP L1706
HP PX849AT is listed in the computer monitors category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17"); display resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels; panel type: TFT. This entry covers manufacturer code PX849AT. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 43.2 cm (17") display is specified at 1280 x 1024 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 43.2 cm (17")
- Screen resolution
- 1280 x 1024 pixels
- Panel type
- TFT
- Response time
- 8 ms
- Display brightness (typical)
- 300 cd/m²
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2.70 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 54%
Spec: 17 in, 0.264 mm, 1280 x 1024, TFT active matrix, PC Good: Fine color quality; easy to operate; good image adjustability. Bad: No side-to-side swivel; no height adjustment; inferior text rendering and viewing angle. Bottomline: In the L1706, HP offers an affordable flat panel with satisfactory image quality, but the display lacks any extra…
Supplier-linked review for HP PX849AT. Check the original for the tested configuration. US English review; regional specifications may differ.
Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 26 Sep 2026
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HP L1706 specifications
Manufacturer code: PX849AT · Icecat product 340668 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 43.2 cm (17") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 1024 pixels |
| Panel type | TFT |
| Response time | 8 ms |
| Display brightness (typical) | 300 cd/m² |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Built-in speakers | No |
|---|
Display8 details
| Display technology | LCD |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 500:1 |
| Viewing angle, horizontal | 140° |
| Viewing angle, vertical | 130° |
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| Active display area (W x H) | 338 x 270 mm |
Processor, memory & storage1 detail
| Supported graphics resolutions | 640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 870 |
|---|
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Built-in camera | No |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper2 details
| Horizontal scan range | 30 - 83 kHz |
|---|---|
| Vertical scan range | 50 - 76 Hz |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Built-in USB hub | No |
|---|---|
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| Panel mounting interface | 100 x 100 mm |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (typical) | 33 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 2 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 37 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Supplied AC adapter type | LCD |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Product colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Height adjustment | No |
| Width (with stand) | 375 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 203 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 395 mm |
| Width (without stand) | 375 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 64 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 330 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 4.6 kg |
Further product details9 details
| 3D | No |
|---|---|
| Market positioning | Business |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| On/off switch | Yes |
| TV tuner integrated | No |
| Thin client installed | No |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Country of origin | China |
|---|
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What is the listed display diagonal for HP L1706?
The source specification records display diagonal as 43.2 cm (17"). This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed display resolution for HP L1706?
The source specification records display resolution as 1280 x 1024 pixels. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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