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"20" 1680*1024 Widescreen 6ms and Very Cheap Samsung 205BW this is very good upgrade from 17" CRT"
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"The fact that i got this monitor for $179 from Staples is SWEEEEET."
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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 91
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 885 reviews of Samsung SyncMaster 205/225/245 BW from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 90381 other Monitors reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
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macformat.co.uk
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: This is a great monitor from Samsung that represents excellent value for money
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techradar.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Text is crisp, edges are refined, and manual control is easy to operate. The display has some flexibility for desktop positioning, too. Height can be adjusted and there's a swivel action. The viewing angle is good; colours stay acceptably true from ...
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modthebox.com
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Samsung Electronics continues to provide a wide selection of affordable TFT-LCD monitors suitable for all types of different computing environments. The 225BW is certainly not the largest monitor in Samsung's product line with the latest announcement ...
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personal computer world
Editors' rating: 80
Summary: Some useful features and HDCP support is a bonus for fans of HD video, but it's a little pricey
CNET product brief
Description: The Samsung SyncMaster 205BW-BLACK is a 20 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $150.This display features a 1680x1050 native resolution.Weighs 15 lbs.
Pros: Has 0.258 mm dot pitch, which is somewhat better than some similarly priced monitors.Its wide viewing angle (160 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.
Cons: Has only 600:1 contrast ratio.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is lower than the average monitor on the market today.
Suitability: Designed for those who want a spacious screen that will not hog their entire desk.The 6 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money.In terms of viewable size, flat panel monitors having similar viewable size have an average cost of about $375.
Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) For more help in deciding if this is the right monitor for you, visit the buying guide for monitors at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
