Dell E173FPs 17-Inch LCD Monitor 1280x1024 Active Matrix TFT VGA D-Sub

Dell E173FPs 17-Inch LCD Monitor 1280x1024 Active Matrix TFT VGA D-Sub

The Dell E173FPs is a 17-inch flat-panel desktop LCD monitor built around an Active Matrix TFT panel with a maximum resolution of 1280×1024 (SXGA). It connects via a standard 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) analog input, making it compatible with virtually any desktop computer with a VGA output. The monitor includes a tilt-adjustable stand, a VGA cable, and a power cable — everything needed to get up and running.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Dell E173FPs
• Screen size: 17 inches
• Panel type: Active Matrix TFT LCD
• Maximum resolution: 1280 × 1024 (SXGA)
• Aspect ratio: 5:4
• Video input: 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) — blue female connector on rear
• OSD controls: Menu, Brightness –/+, Auto-Adjust, Power (front-panel buttons)
• Stand: Tilt-adjustable
• Power input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz, 0.7A (universal voltage)
• Country of manufacture: Malaysia
• Manufactured: 2004
• Includes: 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable, power cable

Applications

The Dell E173FPs was part of Dell's E-series flat-panel line, widely deployed in corporate offices, schools, and call centers during the mid-2000s when 17-inch LCD monitors were replacing CRT displays as the standard desktop screen. At 1280×1024 SXGA resolution, it delivers a sharp, clear image well-suited for everyday desktop tasks — document editing, spreadsheets, email, and general business applications. The VGA interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of desktop computers, thin clients, KVM switches, and older workstations that lack DisplayPort or HDMI. These monitors remain practical for secondary workstations, POS systems, retro computing setups, and any environment where a reliable analog-input display is needed.