Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM: 24″ LCD Monitor with HDMI
Posted by: Jin on: January 16, 2008
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Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM
Size: 24″ Wide
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1, 10000:1 (dynamic)
Response Time: 5ms (Gray-to-Gray: GTG)
Brightness: 400 cd/m2
Viewing Angle: 160/160
Input: HDMI, VGA, DVI
Other: 4-way adjustable stand (height, swivel, tilt, pivot), speaker, 3-year warranty.
Price: $599
Samsung Electronics America, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, showcased its SyncMaster 2493HM 24″ LCD monitor and its slightly larger sibling, the 25.5″ SyncMaster 2693HM at Macworld.
5 Responses to "Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM: 24″ LCD Monitor with HDMI"
March 16, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Thanks for the comment! I’ve updated the post to reflect what you wrote. Thanks!
April 12, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Is the monitor HDCP through the DVI port? I have an LG burner that won’t play blu-ray or HD-DVD through my current Viewsonic monitor because it isn’t HDCP.
April 13, 2008 at 10:31 pm
@ jenroth
Sorry, I am not sure if the HDCP is through the DVI port or the HDMI port. There is an excellent review of the 2493HM at Overclocker’s Online (http://www.overclockersonline.net/?page=articles&num=1631), but they don’t mention if HDCP is implemented on the DVI or HDMI port. I did find something that might suggest that HDCP is via the HDMI port here at ITP.net (http://www.itp.net/reviews/details.php?id=3275).
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March 15, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Actually this monitor has hdmi, dvi, and dsub connectors, so you probably won’t be using the HDMI port for your PC.