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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.

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LG L246WP-BN

Size: 24″
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Response Time: 8ms
Inputs: VGA, HDMI, Component
Panel: In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology or Multidomain Vertical Alignment (MVA)
Viewing Angle: 178/178
Price: MSRP $650

I have always preferred LCD monitors that use In-Plane Switching (IPS) panels. A display’s primary function, in my opinion, is to accurately display information, may that be text, graphics or video. For graphics color is very important. IPS panels are known to have little color shift as you go off-angle leading to great color reproduction. That is why almost all of Apple’s LCD monitors use IPS panels. And that is one of the reasons why I like LG’s L246WP-BN.

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Hanns.G HG281D

Size: 28″
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Response Time: 3ms (X-Celerate Technology)
Contrast Ratio: 800:1
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Color Gamut: 72% NTSC
Input: VGA, HDMI with HDCP, Component

Hanns.G is a subsidiary of Hannspree, the name behind some very intriguing consumer electronics designs. Hanns.G’s HG281D is a fairly large 28″ LCD monitor that has the same pixel format (1920 x 1200) as that of much smaller ones. Recently, Lenovo announced a 22″ with the same 1920 x 1200 pixel format. So, what’s the big deal? Well, it’s big and that means fonts will be much easier on your eyes. Second, you can have this monster of a monitor for under $700! You have both VGA and HDMI inputs, so you can use this as a 1080p TV or a monitor. ExtremeTech seems to knock the HG281D because it doesn’t have any USB ports, but who the heck needs USB ports when you have wireless USB just around the corner or when a simple and cheap USB hub will do. They also think that there is an optimum color temperature when in fact color temperatures vary from brand to brand and from geographic region to geographic region. For instance, Sony tweaks the color temperature a bit cooler than average while LG Electronics does the opposite. Anyway, if you’re not a color snob, and you appreciate larger fonts, a great price and the flexibility to use it as a TV, the HG281D sounds like a good deal.

BenQ G2400W

Size: 24″
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Input: DVI-D with HDCP, HDMI
Price: €360

I personally think the trend toward any external display that will ultimately be used by a consumer should have HDMI. You never know when you would want to connect your Apple TV, Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 or other devices to a LCD.

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Samsung 245T

Size: 24″ Wide
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Response Time: 6ms
Inputs: HDMI+HDCP, S-Video, 4-port USB Hub
Features: PiP (Picture in Picture), PbP (Picture by Picture, MPA (Motion Picture Acceleration), Pivot
Price: W1.02M, ~€787, US$1113

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So, is Samsung’s new 245T a monitor or a TV? I ask because it is slightly confusing. You see, the 245T has a HDMI connection. There are other LCD monitors that have HDMI connections and this question applies to those too. Where is the line between monitor and TV? Well, the 245T does not have a TV tuner. Maybe that’s the answer. Although, with the advent of cable, satellite TV, IPTV, Apple TV, etc. there really isn’t much reason why a TV must have a tuner built-in, unless you like watching TV for free, like I do. But, at the least, Samsung’s 245T blurs the line between monitor and TV. I can see myself using the 245T has a 1080p personal TV attached to a 1080p HD-source like a PlayStation 3. Other specifications underwhelm, especially the 6ms response time. I hope the Motion Picture Acceleration (maybe 120Hz?) compensates for the slow response time, I’m sure it will. It can be a bit brighter since Samsung is thinking that users might use it as a TV. The price is quite high at over $1000. And I think that puts the 245T in the category of no-deal. Samsung’s own 244T (a close sibling to the 245T) is just $680 at Dell.

Source: My Digital Life, Akihabara

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