Dell 1708FPt 17" LCD Monitor 1280x1024 DVI VGA USB Hub VESA Pivot Rotate

Dell 1708FPt 17" LCD Monitor 1280x1024 DVI VGA USB Hub VESA Pivot Rotate

The Dell 1708FPt is a 17-inch TFT active-matrix LCD flat panel monitor with a native resolution of 1280x1024 (SXGA). It features both DVI-D and 15-pin D-Sub (VGA) video inputs, a built-in 2-port USB 2.0 hub on the side, and a highly adjustable stand that supports tilt, swivel, height extension, and full 90-degree pivot/rotation — making it well suited for portrait-mode work. The removable pedestal exposes VESA 100mm mounting holes for wall or arm mounting.

Specifications & What's Included

• Screen size: 17 inches (432 mm viewable diagonal)
• Panel type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
• Native resolution: 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 5:4 aspect ratio
• Full-screen support for lower resolutions
• Video inputs: DVI-D (with HDCP support) and 15-pin D-Sub VGA
• Video compatibility: 480p, 576p, 720p (HDCP compliant)
• USB hub: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports (side), 1x USB Type-B upstream (rear)
• Stand adjustments: tilt, swivel, vertical height extension, pivot/rotate (portrait mode)
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm (removable pedestal)
• OSD controls: input select, menu, brightness, +/−, auto-adjust, power
• Power input: 100–240V AC, 1.5A, 50/60Hz (universal)
• Energy Star compliant (Energy Saver mode)
• Plug-and-play (DDC/CI) if supported by host system
• Security: Kensington lock slot
• Asset Management capable
• Includes: 15-pin D-sub VGA cable, power cable

Applications

The Dell 1708FPt is a business-class flat panel from Dell's Professional series, aimed at corporate desktop environments where ergonomics, connectivity, and manageability matter. The pivot/rotate capability makes it popular for coding, document editing, and any workflow where a tall portrait layout is more efficient than widescreen. The built-in USB hub simplifies desk cable management by routing peripherals through the monitor's stand. The universal 100–240V power supply and VESA-compatible mounting make it easy to deploy in varied office or lab settings. With dual video inputs (DVI and VGA) it works with virtually any desktop or laptop that has a standard display output. The 1708FPt dates from the mid-2000s era of square-format (5:4) SXGA LCD monitors, before widescreen 16:9 panels became the norm — its SXGA resolution and tall aspect ratio remain useful for legacy software, industrial HMI applications, and multi-monitor setups where portrait mode is preferred.