Samsung P2370HD 23-Inch Full 1080p HDTV LCD Monitor - Black Rose Review

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(More customer reviews)The P2370HD is an exceptional monitor for people with modest demands of their display. On the plus side, it has very good colour for a TN-type panel (more on this in a second), absolutely fantastic connection options, one of te fastest displays in current availability and a bright, vibrant picture which is only offset by a merely-average black level and some backlight bleed with extremely dark images (helped by Dynamic Contrast but not in all situations). It lacks a pivot, a terrible omission, but is still fairly stable on its (non-adjustable) base. It connects to 4:3 and 16:9 sources, even composite and component SD sources, as well as HDMI, DVI and VGA sources (but DualLink DVI-D is strongly advised), and the 1920x1080 native resolution is perfect for 16:9 movies and BluRay.

Thus, if you simply need a very good TV or home computer display, stop reading now and get out your credit card. However, this is only a *fair* monitor for professional photo or graphics work. Like all TN displays, it suffers from slight but significant changes in gamma when viewed more than a few degrees off-axis, and even at 6500 K has a teensy pink tinge which can be compensated for with good colour calibration, but with a corresponding reduction in gamut. Despite sRGB's 2.2 gamma, this monitor performs much better closer to 1.8 or to its native gamma of 2.7+. There is also faint banding on grey ramp tests which is to be expected from a 6-bit display, again compensatable by compressing the dynamic range, but then it also takes away from the contrast range the monitor has to offer. Incidentally, don't use Dynamic Contrast when connected to your PC or Mac, it's really very distracting. Adjust the contrast and brightness yourself.

Note that all of the things I've complained about will go completely unnoticed by probably 90% of customers and this monitor outperforms a great many lesser displays which show problems similar to this much worse, which is why I gave it the four-star rating. However, for the 10% of us who need a colour-perfect display and can tolerate a slightly slower speed, an IPS panel would be strongly advised, even for a display that is (for a TN) as good as this one. While I'm keeping mine to use as -- surprise! -- a television set, I'll be buying an IPS panel for my photo work. But everybody else will love it.

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Now you can take a break from work and watch HDTV. The P2370HD monitor features a built-in 1080p digital HDTV tuner - which means you can play high definition games and watch blu-ray movies. With sharp, full HD images, you'll be amazed at the quality. It also has a beautiful TOC design and crystal clear neck with ultra-slim dimensions. Plus it's Energy Star rated so it uses 50% less energy and RoHs compliant since we cut down hazardous materials during the production process. This Samsung monitor gives you something beautiful to stare at, whether it's on or off.

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ViewSonic VX2433wm 24-inch WideScreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I too purchased this at a club store for a discounted price ($219 with a coupon) and it is truly a beauty. I use it at work for documents mostly. Do not be put off by the earlier review's comment about text--it is perfectly fine and the text is actually sharp and easy to read. Took five minutes to set up, and I'm back to work right away. Excellent product, and ViewSonic's reliability is well known.

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ViewSonic-s 24" (23.6" viewable) VX2433wm 16:9 widescreen LCD delivers Full HD 1080p performance and ultra-fast 2ms video response for unsurpassed HD viewing on your desktop. The impressive 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio enhances your movies, video and games with greater detail and definition especially in darker images. Multiple inputs including HDMI with HDCP give you extensive connectivity options for high-def data and entertainment. Integrated SRS WOW HD® speakers complete your multimedia desktop with amazing sound. Aspect ratio adjustment ensures your images are never distorted regardless of signal source. Ecomode automatically reduces power consumption and can extend backlight life. The VX2433wm is ideal for gamers, HD enthusiasts, and graphics professionals.

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HP W2338H 23-Inch Widescreen Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I would have gave it five stars but read why I didn't below.

Great color, nice and bright display, well made. I traded in my dual 19" monitor set-up and I am very happy.

Pros:
built-in speakers (when you don't need to listen to music at a loud volume)
true high definition
hdmi port
stand allows you to place your keyboard on it to clear up desk space
power button and power indicator on top so it doesn't annoy you
swivels and pivots

Cons:
only has vga and hdmi ports, no dvi
only came with the vga cord, no hdmi (Acer comes with all three)
lousy one-year warrantyI like it. The only comparable in size and cost is the Acer Computer X233H BD 23" Widescreen LCD Monitor. It's got a three-year warranty and vga, hdmi, and a dvi ports. Also comes with all three cables.

I have not compared the two next to each other. If the graphics look as good on the Acer, I'm going to return this HP and get the Acer since it has more ports for better adaptability, more cords so you don't have to spend any money, and a three-year warranty for peace of mind. Also, the Acer has 40000 to 1 contrast ratio vs the HP's 30000 to 1 contrast ratio.

I will update when I get to review the Acer.

Updated on May 11th, 2009:

Well I checked out the Acer X233H and though it is more flexible and have more bang for the buck, this is definitely a nicer monitor performance wise. First of all, the Acer has a flat picture. Less glare but the picture and graphics of the HP really come out at you. They are sharper and crisper than the Acer.

I really like the location of the power button on the HP because it is on top and not in front starting at you as a distraction if you are using the monitor at little to low light. I have a very nice back-lit Logitech keyboard and when I type in little to no light, there is no glaring power indicator in front of me.

I also think that the stand of the Acer is really weak and though it looks good, is not multi-functional like the HP, where you can store the keyboard, freeing up your desk when you need to use your desk.

With that said, I am keeping my HP and not getting the Acer.

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The HP w2338h 23-inch widescreen monitor allows you to display PC applications on a wide area and enjoy High Definition content: View movies, photos and online games using a 23 inch widescreen monitor.Expand your work space by displaying two windows at the same time.Enjoy Full High Definition2 with the stunning image clarity of 1920 x 1080p maximum resolution.Sharpen images and reduce glare with HP BrightView technology.Reduce blur while enjoying sports, action movies or online games with a 5 ms On/Off response time. 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio enhance screen images by deepening the black areas and bringing out the white areas on the picture.Glossy black bezel elegantly frames your display and complements BrightView screen. Free up more desk space with the monitor-s slim profile that fits a keyboard at its base. Personalize your monitor and reduce clutter with HP Easy Clip, an inventive feature that lets you attach photos, notes, headphones, a pen-even a flower-to the edges of your display. Share videos, photos and documents with clarity, using a wide-viewing angle.Adjust the monitor to meet your needs, using the tilt and swivel features. Optimize the display to match your experience-movies, photos, or games-by selecting one of the Quick View modes directly from the monitor.Enhanced connectivity to PC with HDMI and VGA inputs.

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Dell S2409W 24-Inch LCD Widescreen Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I am using this monitor on an Apple early 2009 series 13" Aluminum Macbook via an AppleMiniDisplayPort->DVI adapter and the supplied DVI cable.The monitor is flawless (no dead pixels), crisp, bright and looks great at its full 1920x1080 resolution in millions of colors.Its response time is fast even with the Macbook driving both its internal screen at 1280x800 as well as this display.

This monitor allows me to use my Macbook as my sole machine (used to have a 24" iMac on my desk which was great but keeping multiple machines in sync is always a pain).I have not had to make any adjustments to the screen and its great for business use as well as viewing movies and pictures.

Thanks DELL - this is a great monitor regardless of price and the fact its such high quality at such a low price point makes it an exceptional value.

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Enjoy cinema-quality full 1080p HD resolution from your PC with the stylishly designed 24-inch Dell S2409W LCD widescreen monitor, enabling you to watch movies at the resolution the filmmakers intended, or play games and view multimedia with rich, vibrant colors and unbelievable detail. The 24-inch screen features a full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and lightning-fast 5ms response time for seamless, fluid, fast-action video.


The 24-inch Dell S2409W full 1080p HD monitor. In addition to an analog VGA video input, it also includes one DVI-D offering HDCP support for playback of protected high-definition content and an HDMI port that supports both high-definition video and 5.1-channel surround sound audio via a single cable. It comes with a stand that tilts for getting the optimal viewing angle, and this monitor is Energy Star 4.0 certified.
Features

1920 x 1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio combine to create simply gorgeous results. Now you can watch HD movies on your PC and get the full cinematic experience.
The HDMI connector interface transmits uncompressed digital video and audio streams with plug and play simplicity.
DVI-D with HDCP lets you view protected high-definition multimedia content from Blu-ray Discdrives on desktops and notebooks.
The fast 5ms (millisecond) response time delivers crisp, clear images during fast-action video, making the S2209W an ideal solution for serious gamers, video editors, or anyone who appreciates fluid, high-definition content.
300 cd/m2 brightness allows you to see the high-quality resolution in well-lit rooms and areas with lots of sunlight.
A high contrast ratio of 1000:1 serves up vibrant blacks and rich, saturated colors.
The sleek, glossy frame matches the Dell Inspiron systems and works beautifully with most household decor.
A quick-detach stand and optional wall mount permits easy wall mounting.
The tilt-adjustable panel lets you position the screen to your preferred, most comfortable viewing angle.

Specifications

Video inputs: VGA, HDMI and DVI-D
Viewing angle: 160

Samsung SyncMaster 245T 24" LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)Crisp, clean, bright picture. Brilliant colors. Much better viewing area than the cheaper competition. Hands down the best monitor I tried. I have tried:

Gateway FHD2400 24" widescreen
Samsung 2496HM 24" widescreen
Samsung 245BW 24" widescreen

and this one.

The 245T has a pixel viewing angle of 178 degrees compared to the others which are 160 degrees. That means that I can see all the screen including the edges of the screen clearly. 24 inches is big. With a lesser viewing angle, the only clear viewability is directly forward at eye level. With 160 degrees, I look to the lower left edge of the screen and images are blurry and less color. 178 degrees allows it to be as clear and crisp no matter where my eye/head position is. With the 160 degrees, when I walked over to the monitor (standing) I could not see the elements of the taskbar (e.g. look for a "new mail" icon). I had to bend down and look at eye level to make out what was on the screen. With 178 degrees, I can see it while standing up. Huge difference.

The colors on this are the best too. The picture is clean, whiter, hotter, more adjustable. All the others had overly-red saturation no matter what settings I tried.

The 245T has actual buttons rather than the dumbly-designed touch/heat sensitive panel on some others.

I ordered this on Amazon, and it arrived next day and works beautifully.
It's more expensive than the other monitors, but I use a monitor all day. Chintzing on a monitor would be a bad idea, like trying to save money by buying a cheaper mattress, or a cheap desk chair. Not a good idea to buy bad quality for something that is an integral part of my life.

If my needs were less vigorous, like paying bills online or other tasks that only involved brief episodes with a computer, I might be satisfied with one of the other cheap models. But in my opinion, there is absolutely no comparison between the 245T and anything else I saw in my extensive searching for a 24" widescreen monitor. The 245T is worth it.

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SyncMaster 245T with Black bezel Contrast Ratio 1500:1 (1000:1 DC), Video input (CVBS, S-video, Component) HDMI, full HD Supported (1080P) MagicBright3, MagicTune MagicRotation (Auto Pivot), PIP/PBP, DVI (HDCP), 6 color control, MPA HAS (100mm), Pivot, Swivel, Tilt, USB 2.0 ( 1up, 4down ), 97% CCFL

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HP W2408H 24-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently did some much needed upgrades for my home office and this by far my favorite.I first saw it in Best Buy, came home to check for online reviews and to see if I could find it cheaper...I did at Amazon!

It's VERY easy to set up and is crystal clear.( I mean, razor sharp -- no stretched or blurred look anywhere!)However, there was something not quite right with the colors (especially greens) that really bothered me.PLUS the HP "My Display" software that goes with it that contains all of the drivers etc, is not fully functional on non HP machines. (meaning no calibration was available for color or contrast beyond what's built into the monitor itself which was never enough to fix my problem)I was so frustrated and disappointed.(I had been warned of this on another site but thought I'd take a gamble)Well, after trying to hook it up via the HDMI (from VGA) cable that came with it to a new $150 video card -- the colors were still way off and now the screen was all jumpy from that stupid card...(that went right back!) Then, I noticed something when I right clicked on my desktop to adjust my display settings (in XP pro) there was a selection (that had been there all along...duh) that said NVIDIA Control Panel (my internal graphics card) and I was able to calibrate the colors and adjust everything else there and now everything's hunky dory!When it first boots up, the colors look a little neon-ish again but within seconds it goes to the profile I created from my graphics card software.I am sure many would have figured it out sooner than I did, I just wanted to prevent anyone else from beating their head against the wall for a week like I did if I could.(BTW, I have completely removed the video card that I bought and it's hooked up via VGA and it is still crisp and clear)

**BTW, even though the My Display software is largely useless for me, I left it there.For some reason when I uninstalled it, the light that's under the transparent power button on the top of the monitor goes away.That was the only noticeable change after uninstalling it but it annoyed me, so I reinstalled it and it's back on and I just ignore the software**

My husband and I publish a local magazine that is glossy and full color and I am able to do so much more with this monitor than I could before.I can view two (sometimes 3) projects side by side if need be...I love that!And typing an email in outlook looks like it's in about a 60 font!And programs like Illustrator where you need a lot of workspace it's invaluable.I never have to scroll around to grab or view something.My last monitor was a 19" Sony flat panel (that cost more than TWICE what this one did 4 years ago) and I thought it was just fine but once I plugged this lil beauty in I quickly passed it on to my son for his computer.I haven't needed to use the portrait position of the screen so I haven't even tried it.But it came that way when it arrived and was very easy to swivel back around.

One bad thing...don't count on ditching your speakers for the ones that come with this one -- man do they stink!I swear my laptop has better speakers.But it's sort of like people griping that their cell phone camera doesn't take good enough pictures.If you want a good camera buy a camera!If you want a good monitor buy this one and just pretend the speakers aren't even there.The price is way worth it even without the speakers.

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HP w2408 Vivid Color - A premium perfect monitor for your PC that provides vibrant colors, convenience, personalization and height adjustment options. The HP w2408 provides richer, more vibrant colors as it uses high quality panels that can cover more of the color gamut. It's easy for you to connect your USB devices, with the built in four (4) USB Ports. The BrightView widescreen panel with 5 ms response time offers brilliant picture quality, and the built-in ambient light sensor means that the monitor's image adjusts automatically to your environment. Dual inputs support true digital (HDMI) and traditional analog (VGA) signals. HDCP-enabled for optimum viewing of High Definition content (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Double hinge base allows height adjustment from the youngest to oldest viewer to view comfortably. Rotate from regular mode to portrait to view long documents or web pages on your PC. My Display provides one touch adjustment for brightness, color and contrast. Quick View modes change work environments easily and quickly. Integrated speakers and keyboard parking keeps your desktop clutter-free. Personalize your monitor with Easy Clip by clipping on photo holders, cameras, and accessories. My Display provides one touch OSD adjustment for brightness, color and contrast. The wide aspect ratio and high resolution bring gaming, videos and internet surfing brilliantly alive when you plug into your HP PC. Fast response time makes gaming even more enjoyable! Unpacked dimensions, max position: 19.7(h) x 23.1(w) x 11.38(d)

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Dell 2407 WFP Review

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(More customer reviews)You can't overstate the difference in going from a 19-inch CRT to a 24-inch LCD.If you use a PC a lot, it'll change your life.That's true for me even though I routinely use two monitors at the same time with an "extended desktop" in Windows XP Pro.

The Dell 2407WFP is an extremely well-though-out, high-quality piece of hardware and I highly recommend it.

But here are some things that you should know about extended-width monitors in general that I tried to find out before I bought this one, but couldn't:

1.If your graphics card is more than a year old and currently supports a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, it probably will NOT correctly support the 16:10 aspect ratio of a widescreen monitor.Instead, it takes a 4x3 image and stretches it to fill the new widescreen.That means that photos will be distorted by being too wide, much like an HDTV does to a normal 4:3 television image.

2.However, it's still worth it even with an older graphics card.Because of the increase in size, you can increase the resolution displayed by your graphics card to 1280 x 1024 or 1600 x 1200.This will still have a "stretched" 4:3 aspect ratio, but you can get a lot more on the screen.For example, Outlook's three columns have enough space that the third preview column is as wide as a normal page.You can see a great many more Excel spreadsheet columns.Programs that will display a variety of items like Paperport have a lot more room to spread out and are MUCH easier to use. Programs that can't take advantage of the increased width as easily--for example Word or Internet Explorer--still look better on this monitor.Everything is still distorted by the stretched width, but you only notice it for photos--and you even get used to that.If you have a traditional monitor next to this LCD like I do, you can move the image to that monitor to eliminate the distortion if you're really curious about the difference.I quit bothering after a while.

3.Newer graphics cards will support true widescreen capability, and then you really have something.Your PC probably came with a smaller widescreen monitor in that case.But don't sweat it if your card is relegated to the 4:3 aspect ratio.

4.It also takes a newer graphics card to support rotating the display to portrait mode, which would be handy for Word and IE documents, for example.The PC graphics card enables and controls that functionality, not the monitor.

5.Playing TV through this monitor is great but you have to be aware of a few things.First, the provided DVI port does not work with 1080i video output by the DVI port of a cable modem.For technical reasons that are over my head, this model does not support interlaced video.Apparently future versions may.Second, the composite ports ARE compatible with the output from a cable box and the resulting TV looks beautiful.There is probably loss from the additional data conversions on each end, but it's not noticeable.What IS noticeable is the fact that PC widescreen monitors like this one ALL have 16:10 aspect ratios, while widescreen TVs ALL have 16:9 aspect ratios.(That probably makes sense to someone, but I haven't met that person yet.It probably has to do with some perceived reduced utility when using PC programs on a monitor that isn't "tall" enough.)When the cable box outputs its video to the monitor, you don't get the slight letterboxing I expected with narrow dark bands at the top and bottom.Instead, the picture stretches vertically to fit the screen, much as it stretches horizontally for the 4:3 output of a PC graphics card.The result is that the picture is about 11% taller than it should be--not terribly noticeable but still there.If you instead route TV to the monitor through a Vista HD-capable PC, this problem will be eliminated.At that point, your PC will have the advantage of being connected to the monitor though the DVI port as well.The only disadvantages are the usual delays and vagaries of Windows over and above the cable box, but Vista is much better than XP in that regard.And of course, Vista gives you DVR capability.

The only "con" specific to this monitor that I could find is that the settings for picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture are not "sticky".Once you set it up the way you want, it works great.But as soon as you change the input source from, say, the TV composite ports to the VGA PC port and back again, you have to start all over again when you activate either feature.

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Max Resolution: 1920 x 1200 Image Contrast Ratio: 1300:1 / 3000:1 (dynamic) Response Time: 6 msOverviewThe 24-inch display gives you the space you need to visualize your entire creation. With about 30% more on-screen real estate than a Dell 20-inch wide screen monitor display, you can view two complete pages side-by-side and edit text without toggling or squinting. Get amazing 1920 x 1200 resolution for stunning detail, fast 6 millisecond (grey to grey) response time for fluid motion, and high 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.(More Than) High Definition ReadyThe 1920 x 1200 resolution is greater than High Definition, which is defined as 1920 x 1080 for 1080p. With a variety of connection options you can connect to Blu-ray DiscTM DVD players, HD-DVD players, cable boxes or your favorite gaming console for an amazing HD experience in superb sound thanks to the HDMI 2.1 Audio Out connection.Adjustable, ExpandableUltraSharp monitors are designed to fit just about any situation and give you a comfortable viewing experience. Adjust the height, tilt the panel forward and backward, swivel it left-to-right, or even pivot from landscape mode to portrait mode to fit your optimal viewing position. Convenient USB 2.0 ports and media card readers help you avoid the hassle of running out of USB ports on your PC or reaching around the back to access them.Save the Environment and MoneyThe Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP is Energy Star compliant. It consumes less electricity, uses fewer raw materials and generates less heat than a CRT. Flat panels are slimmer and need less packaging which helps to save trees and lower costs. Dell also uses recyclable materials and offers free collection and recycling for Dell branded products.

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