Samsung SyncMaster 940MW (LCD display, TFT, 19")
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"nothing like ive ever seen before, and so easy!" on by Hanson Walker
Pros: Crystal clear, and it takes the press of a button to switch between your computer screen and cable, or your caming device/DVD/VHS, picture in picture is also at the tip of your fingertips
Cons: i actually dont think that there are any cons, except that the screen could be bigger, but it is perfect for me.
Summary: I can do my homework on the internet and watch tv in the corner of the screen, you can switch the sizes, the sources, and its all SO EASY! and sooo clear! A great invention and sutch a good idea! a defanitley BEST BUY!
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"Awesome Multi purpose Monitor and Television" on by socalrob
Pros: Thin, wall mountable, PiP, built in tuner, high resolution, 8ms refresh rate
Cons: Minor gripe, PiP doesnt allow the PC screen to be in the small screen, only Tv.
Summary: I have been looking for months for a truly great LCD monitor. I've stuck with CRT's for refresh rates since I game alot, and color for photo editing. Well this monitor has it all. Rich colors with fast refresh rates (8ms).
Hey its a TV too! It supports HDTV but only has a normal TV tuner in it. But it tunes in cable channels so I can watch Sports while I game with my friends. The picture in picture feature is very nice. My gripe about it though is you cant put the PC screen in the small picture, only TV. So you can have the small Tv down in the corner while you surf the web.
It has built in speakers which play the TV sound even while in PiP mode. It comes with a remote too, so if your lazy like me, you can use it to change channels.
It has tons of inputs and outputs, very small footprint (especially compared to my old 19" CRT) and low low heat. Its really bright but has 3 static settings and 1 custom setting.
I reccomend this to everyone. i found it on sale at Office Depot for 299 with a rebate. I got the last one at my local store though, but it is still sold on their website. -
"Awesome product right out of the box!!!" on by markkaplan
Pros: Very easy, user friendly set-up. Remarkably clear resolution on such a large screen.
Cons: Some windows open up with the menu bar off the screen.
Summary: I was totally amazed how easy it was to hook everything up to my mac G5 computer -- only three cords. As soon as everything was connected, I instantly had double the pc screen "real estate!" Plus, as a video editor, as am able to use the new monitor as a full-screen monitor while working on my projects on my mac cinema display. I can now get rid of the clunky old t.v. monitor. This is a solid product worth every penny. I'm very happy with this purchase!!!
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"Well worth it! Great monitor." on by dansol-21321122321741010376200
Pros: Computer display. Different color modes. Great sound. PIP and PBP is huge plus.
Cons: Built-in TV tuner is not a built-in HDTV tuner - only gets analog signal.
Summary: After doing about 3 months of homework on which monitor I wanted to purchase - I got this one at Office Depot (they have the best price - when they have it on sale - which is about every-other-week - and their rebates make it just about $300...don't spend more than this after the rebates). This monitor is spectacular. I use it for my Mac Mini and it is a great compliment to the excellent computer. The monitor has different color and brightness modes which is really helpful later in the day/evening as you've been staring at the screen for several hours. It gives your eyes a chance to have a different view. The built-in speakers are excellent - iTunes music sounds wonderful. The biggest reason I purchased this one was for the built-in TV tuner (which gets an analog-normal antenna signal - not an HDTV tuner which can convert over-the-air signals on its own). If you have good TV-antenna reception in your area - you should be able to get quite a few local network channels pretty decently. The PIP and PBP is great! Lots of fun to watch sports on TV and do computing at the same time.
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"It does what i need" on by derekaw
Pros: TV and Widescrren 19 inch monitor in one, saves space, I like the split screen PIP - the screen is devided in half, left side of screen my MAC and right side TV
Cons: AV Cables on the side so when I hook up my STB the cables are visible, PIP is good but I cant have main screen TV with the PC screen in this picture im forced to have small TV pic on PC screen
Summary: The price was ok. The picture looks great for both TV and computing. Im using it with my Mac Mini. This was a great way for me to get TV viewing when im using my Mac or to just have TV in that room when needed without needing a seperate television somewhere.
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