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Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM: 24″ LCD Monitor with HDMI

Posted by: Jin on: January 16, 2008

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.

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5 Responses to "Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM: 24″ LCD Monitor with HDMI"

Actually this monitor has hdmi, dvi, and dsub connectors, so you probably won’t be using the HDMI port for your PC.

Thanks for the comment! I’ve updated the post to reflect what you wrote. Thanks!

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.

@ 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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