The Dell E178FP is a 17 inch basic midpriced monitor. It has a 160 degree viewing angle, fairly wide for its size, making it a good monitor for those who need multiple people to look at the screen at once. The resolution is lower than average for similar monitors on the market, 1280 x 1024, and has a slightly better than average dot pitch of 0.264 mm. It weighs in at 10.1 lbs and has only a VGA input available as an option. The Dell E178FP has an operational power consumption of 40 watts, and a standby power consumption of only 2 watts.
