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Samsung SyncMaster 206BW 20-inch LCD Monitor

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Samsung SyncMaster 206BW 20-inch LCD Monitor
 
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The Samsung 206BW 20-Inch Digital/Analog Widescreen LCD Monitor offers razor-sharp, widescreen image clarity and a host of innovative features. The image quality of the 20-inch widescreen offers wide viewing angles with bright colors for a very favorable viewing experience. With a wider viewing angle (160-degree vertical and horizontal viewing angle) Samsung makes sure you can see objects on your screen even when you're leaning over to grab a snack.

With 16.7 million colors bombarding your rods and cones, you'll be impressed with the clearer, brighter imagery that this wide spectrum monitor has to offer. Another impressive feature of the 206BW is the pixel pitch, or the distance between pixels. This specification is usually measured in millimeters, and the smaller the pitch the sharper the image. Samsung offers a remarkable 0.258-millimeter pixel pitch for outstanding image clarity. The most talked about spec associated with LCD monitors is the measure of the difference of brightness levels between the brightest white and the darkest dark--the contrast ratio. With a contrast ration of 3000:1, this monitor assures crisp, easy-to-view images. Lastly, Samsung has designed this monitor with MagicColor to improve hue and saturation of colors. This function also adjusts mid-level colors to shades that the human eye accepts as natural. By enhancing the contrast ratio with MagicColor, fresh images with exceptional clarity spring to life, even on a darker screen.

Connectivity is also important when choosing a monitor. The 206BW features an advanced dual interface that is capable of handling both analog video signals for present use, and digital video signals for the future. Whatever the signal sources are, this monitor will process those signals to give you an optimal viewing experience. In addition, this monitor features a standard D-Sub 15-pin connection and a fast DVI-D connection for your high-resolution demands.

Other features include compatibility with all major operating systems (including Microsoft Vista's Premium standards) and an ultra-fast 2ms response time that virtually eliminates the "blur" that is present in 25, 16, and 12ms monitors (this is especially good news for gamers). Plus, with Samsung you have Magic Technologies, such asMagicBright3 and MagicTune, right at your fingertips. MagicBright3 is a new feature that provides the best viewing environment depending on the contents of the image you are watching, and MagicTune is Samsung's OSD (On-Screen Display) solution that provides a simple, convenient adjustment to the best image quality. The 206BW is designed to meet VESA standards to accommodate any display type. This monitor is both wall and arm mountable, so it fits almost any environment on your desk or the wall.

Product Details

  • 20-inch widescreen monitor offers a 160-degree vertical and horizontal viewing angle
  • Samsung MagicColor and 16.7 million colors deliver a clearer, brighter image
  • 3000:1 contrast ratio and 0.258-millimeter pixel pitch produce crisp, easy-to-view images
  • Samsung MagicBright3 and MagicTune functions create an optimum viewing environment
  • Dual interface (analog/digital) design also includes D-Sub 15-pin and DVI-D connections

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great monitor, great price
 
Review Date: March 7, 2007
Reviewer: B. Matteo, San Francisco,CA
Overall I found this to be a very good monitor at a fantastic price. I am a picky buyer, and am contemplating buying another one! I use it for business, movies, and occasional photo editing. That said, I found the buying process to be horribly confusing and spent days trying to figure out exactly what the differences are between any two LCDs. Here are some thoughts to aid your search:

1) the 206BW is Samsung's most recent 20" wide screen monitor. the 205BW and 204BW are its predecessors, are inferior, and are still sold in stores. the 206BW appears to be a big improvement over the 205BW. 2206bw is the corresponding 22" monitor.
2) the 20" monitor appears to be the sweet spot of the line. the 19" has lower pixel count, the 22" has the same pixel count as 20". The .258 pixel pitch of this monitor is also among the best I have seen for a consumer grade monitor. the 19" and 22" both have worse pixel pitch
3) this monitor gives a very large work space. I can comfortably have two documents, spreadsheets, etc. side by side. At 1600+ / 1000+ it has 10-15% more pixels, and a ton more space than my laptop. I was initially considering a non-wide-screen monitor. I am pleased that I chose this instead.
4) movies look fantastic. dark scenes particularly look better than they did on both my old CRT display and on my laptop LCD
5) monitors appear to have similar specs across manufacturers for their generation. this monitor appears to have been just released (3/1/2007), and has industry leading specs- 2ms response rate, 3000:1 dynamic contrasts, etc. Samsung's competitors (Viewsonic, etc) did not have comparable products when I bought. If you are tempted to by a product with lesser specs that may be marketed as "better," find out if this is actually the case, or if it is just an old design. LCD lines seem to turn over every 6-12 months.
6) stay away from monitors with speakers. reviews consistently pan them as gimicky and non-functional, and they add size and cost
7) one drawback is that the monitor stand is not adjustable. If you care, buy a good stand. there are standard interconnects on the back. it should work with this or any future monitor you buy. for my money, I would rather have a product with better performance than a more functional stand.

I have no comments on life as I have had the product for under a week.

happy shopping!
Samsung Syncmaster 206BW
 
Review Date: July 28, 2007
Reviewer: MaximumPC, USA
In keeping with the prevailing aesthetic of this category, Samsung's 206BW is fancily clad in black plastic and brushed aluminum, much like ViewSonic's VX2035wm. And as with that model, you can tilt the screen only forward and back. The height stays put. A circular base serves as a lazy Susan of sorts for swivel functions.

In the past, we've taken issue with Samsung's "hands free" displays, which relegate all screen adjustments to software; fortunately, this model strikes a compromise, offering OSD buttons (in addition to the software) that are discreetly placed beneath the bezel's bottom edge. Luckily, labels on the bezel help guide your fingers. In Samsung fashion, the adjustment options are plentiful and include a handful of presets for various types of content--movies, games, text, etc. We've actually come to appreciate these presets. They make overall changes to the brightness, contrast, and gamma that would take many more steps to achieve through standard OSD operations. HD videophiles will appreciate the 206BW's HDCP support.

The 206BW's performance in DisplayMate was strong. Evidence of backlight seepage around the extreme perimeter of the screen was its most notable failing. That was sufficiently offset by stellar grayscale reproduction and marked distinctions between shades at even the extreme dark and light ends. Text looked crisp and clear, and content of all stripes, including games, was reproduced without flaws. While this was also the case with HP's L2045w, Samsung's 206BW bested that model with a more vibrant, lively picture. In the end, we're prepared to declare this our new favorite budget desktop LCD.


+ Superb grayscale; strong real-world performance.


- No screen-height adjustment; subtle perimeter backlight seepage.


Verdict: 9 out of 10
STUNNING LCD, STUNNING PRICE!
 
Review Date: September 21, 2007
Reviewer: Mark J. Zakariya, New York, USA
The Samsung 206BW 20" LCD screen is absolutely PERFECT for the price. The screen is crystal clear, and I love the polished surface.

I do not hear any buzzing; perfect for playing games and watching movies.
All I can say is WOW!
 
Review Date: May 13, 2007
Reviewer: Stormborn, USA
Received this monitor last week and the wife is jealous, lol. The first monitor I have turned resolution up high. Looks beautiful for movies and games. No dead pixels, saves a TON of space and the 2ms response time makes sure games look great too! Well worth the money and would buy another.
Amazing Monitor!
 
Review Date: January 4, 2008
Reviewer: S. Rose,
I am using this monitor as a T.V. for gaming and watching digital cable. In using a DVI-to-HDMI cable to watch T.V. and the Monster Cable Xbox 360 VGA cable, I have not experienced anything less then amazing. This is an outstanding gaming monitor; why pay +$400 for a 20in HDTV when you can buy this widescreen monitor for cheaper but still get better quality? Using a VGA cable for my Xbox 360, I play my games in 1080p on this monitor and the picture is perfect. Great product!

Panasonic TH-42PH10UK 42 Plasma HDTV Monitor

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Panasonic TH-42PH10UK 42" Plasma HDTV Monitor
 
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A stunning 42" high definition professional plasma display that delivers the elegance and superb image quality for any installation, while providing full integration in an automated environment.

With an up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 3,072 shades of gradation and industry-leading 16-bit processing, the TH-42PH9UK delivers significant image quality improvements to produce an unforgettable visual experience. With Panasonic's multi-function input slot system, this 42" flat panel display offers seamless integration in virtually any AV, PC or interactive environment, so it can be used in the widest range of vertical or horizontal display applications. This 42" panel is more light weight (15% lighter than prior models) and more energy efficient, and its ultra-stylish design looks ultra sleek even when the panel's turned off. Panasonic combines the very best in image quality, customization and size selection in its new Professional Series plasma family.

The TH-42PH9UK comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input (for PC), Serial Control (RS-232C) Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC Composite Video Input, S-Video Input, and Audio Input (for Video). There is an available slot for an optional terminal board. Or, you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards.

  • Industry's leading 16-bit processing to produces 3,072 steps of gradation
  • Up to 10,000:1 contrast level with new Real Black Creation technology
  • New Deep Black Filter achieves highest contrast ratio when viewing in brightly-lit rooms
  • Plug-in architecture allows the addition of multi-function terminal boards for added connectivity and functionality
  • Outstanding 60,000-hour service life
  • Newly-developed phosphor significantly resists burn-in as effectively as CRT displays
  • New Advanced Dual Picture and built-in image enlarging function enhances multi-screen systems
  • Expanded configurations for multi-screen displays and the ability to enlarge an image up to 4X vertically and horizontally
  • 1024 x 768 resolution
  • Supports VGA, SVGA and XGA (uncompressed); SXGA, and UXGA (compressed) PC signal compatibility
  • Supports 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/24sf, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 480/60p, 480/60i signal compatibility
  • From an on-board PC to CAT5 to HD-SDI, Panasonic offers the widest array of optional boards to customize a panel to meet practically any application

Product Details

  • 16-bit processing to produce 3,072 steps of gradation
  • Up to 10,000:1 contrast level with new Real Black Creation technology
  • Outstanding 60,000-hour service life
  • 1024 x 768 resolution
  • New technology significantly resists burn-in

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Panasonic TH-50PHD7UY Professional Series 50-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel Plasma Display
 
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A member of Panasonic's seventh-generation Professional Series plasma displays, the 50-inch, widescreen TH-50PHD7UY is ideal for high-performance corporate installations, offering flexible and expandable input options as well as virtuoso features like horizontal/vertical image orientation and multi-screen options to create images as large as 200 inches in diameter (using 16 separate TH-50PHD7UY displays).

The monitor features super-high contrast (up to 3,000:1) and a native pixel count of 1,366 x 768 and can accept image inputs with resolutions of 1080p (24p/24sf), 1080i (50/60), 720p (50/60), 480p/i, and 576 p/i. It supports a range of PC input signals, including resolutions of VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA.

The TH-50PHD7UY is a display only, not a television per se, which means you'll need a DTV or cable set-top box fro any television programming you wish to view. It's also as basic as possible, beyond its many core display technologies, so you can tailor it to your application(s) without paying for features (like speakers) which you may well have no use for. The detailed user's manual provides an exhaustive list of optional accessories and their model numbers, from additional terminal (input) boards to assorted wall mounts.

The panel's multi-function slot lets you add or exchange a variety of optional IT networking or audio/video input boards. Further, the display boasts significant improvements over previous Professional Series models in the areas of peak brightness (more then 10 percent higher than earlier generations), displayable colors, and service life.

Onboard picture-improving technologies include Panasonic's Real Black Drive System, a Deep Black filter, a Super Real Gamma System, Adaptive Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Motion Picture Disturbance (MPD) noise reduction, 3D color management, and active I/P (interlace/progressive) conversion.

The newly improved Super Real Gamma System reproduces gradations in brightness steps equivalent to 2,048 shades, with up to 8.58 billion colors to produce astonishing image depth and ultra-subtle nuances in dark scenes. A new Multi-facet Asymmetrical Configuration Hyper-pixel (MACH) panel features a bounded cell structure and new phosphor material that dramatically improves the panel's service life to 60,000 hours while boosting peak brightness and increasing the display's resistance to static-image burn-in to the level of CRT displays. (Panasonic defines service life as the period during which the display's light output is 50 percent or more of its original light output.)

Adaptive Automatic Gain Control (AGC) increases contrast while maintaining a high signal-to-noise ratio; Motion Picture Disturbance detects motion patterns that generate noise and adjusts the image to maximum quality without diminishing the quality of stationary background objects; a 3D Color Management system provides finer independent control and corrects hue, saturation, and brightness; and Active I/P (interlace/progressive) Conversion reduces interlace-to-progressive conversion noise.

The Dual Picture feature combines any 2 audio/video signals and displays them in 3 different modes (2 picture-in-picture and 1 picture-out-picture modes); digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image up to 4 times normal size for full-screen display.

This ultra-thin (3.7-inch) display offers a wide viewing angle of more than 160 degrees, so it's easy to read even if viewers are sitting or standing well off-axis from a front-on view.

The panel is equipped with a host of energy-saving functions, and its Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) senses ambient light and adjusts brightness and gradation accordingly. The addition of "menu" and "enter" buttons to the front panel gives you control of onscreen display functions without recourse to using the supplied remote control.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), 2 ferrite cores (small, large), 2 fixing bands, a warranty card, a user's manual, and an AC power cord.

Product Details

  • 50-inch widescreen, high-def, flat-panel gas-plasma display; measures 47.6 x 28.5 x 3.7 inches (W x H x D)
  • Designed to stunningly high specifications for business and professional use; 1,366 x 768 native pixel resolution
  • Expandable connection options through 1 vacant and 2 swappable rear-panel terminal board insert slots
  • Stunning 3,000:1 contrast ratio, better-than 160-degree viewing angle
  • Offers 8 watts per channel x 2 for use with optional speakers

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NEC MultiSync LCD1565 Portable 15 LCD Flat Panel Monitor

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NEC MultiSync LCD1565 Portable 15" LCD Flat Panel Monitor
 
Manufacturer: NEC-Mitsubishi
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Experience the next level of quality, performance, and intelligent design with this advanced display. With the LCD1565 the Internet, streaming video and high-speed games come to life in lush brilliant color. Relax and focus your thoughts while word-processing in precise on-screen clarity. Enjoy powerful on-screen performance and sleek design from NEC.

Product Details

  • Sharp 1,024 x 768 resolution
  • Fine 0.297 mm dot pitch, 25.5 ms response time
  • 130-degree horizontal viewing angle
  • 225 nits of brightness, 350:1 contrast ratio
  • Unique folding base design; 1-year warranty

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500:1 1680X1050 10MS Height Adjustable Stand with Tilt & Swivel

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500:1 1680X1050 10MS Height Adjustable Stand with Tilt & Swivel
 
Manufacturer: Nec Computers
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Add unparalleled performance to your visual experience with the 20" NEC MultiSync LCD2070WNX, a widescreen flat-panel monitor. This ultra-thin-frame model's screen delivers crystal-clear images without glare, while Ambix dual-input technology ensures compatibility with today's and tomorrow's computer systems. Additional features include a height-adjustable stand, an integrated USB 2.0 hub that connects you to all of your peripherals, NaViSet software for intuitive screen setting adjustments via mouse and keyboard, and Dynamic Video Mode for enhanced contrast.

Main Features

  • Manufacturer: NEC Display Solutions
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LCD2070WNX-BK
  • Manufacturer Website Address: www.necus.com
  • Product Type: LCD
  • Actual Screen Size: 20.1"
  • Viewable Screen Size: 20.1"
  • Projection Technology: Active Matrix TFT
  • Dot Pitch: 0.258mm
  • Input Signal: RGB (Analog), DVI
  • Viewing Angle: 80 Left / 75 Up, 80 Right / 70 Down
  • Maximum Resolution: 1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
  • Color Support: 16.7 Million Colors (24-bit)
  • Scanning Frequencies: 31.5 kHz to 82.3 kHz Horizontal , 56 Hz to 75 Hz Vertical
  • Contrast Ratio: 500:1
  • Brightness: 300 Nit
  • Interfaces: 1 x 15-pin D-Sub, 1 x DVI-D (Digital)
  • Ports: USB Upstream, USB Downstream
  • Input Voltage: 110 V AC or 220 V AC
  • Color: Black
  • Dimensions: 14.6" Height x 18.6" Width x 8.7" Depth - Minimum with stand, 12.1" Height x 18.6" Width x 3.3" Depth - Without Stand
  • Weight: 18.7 lb - With Stand, 12.6 lb - Without Stand
  • Standard Warranty: 3 Year(s) Limited

  • Product Details

    • 20 inch MultiSync Wide LCD Monitor- Black
    • NEC TECHNOLOGIES

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