Samsung SyncMaster 206BW

Description: The Samsung Syncmaster 206BW is a 20 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is midpriced at around $280.This LCD features a 1680x1050 native resolution.Weighs 11.7 lbs.

Pros: Has 0.258 mm dot pitch, which is somewhat better than some similarly priced monitors.Also, this monitor has 1680x1050 resolution, which is higher than some similarly priced monitors.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this high a resolution is $345.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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a spacious thin screen monitor.The 2 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.

Value: Overall, this monitor has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of flat panel monitors with comparable viewable size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $390.

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) Since this monitor is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled graphics card in your PC to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: LS20MEWSFV/XAA

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• TFT Technology TN
• Width 18.7 in
• Depth 8.6 in
• Height 15.6 in
• Weight 11.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color High-gloss black

• Image

• Image Color Temperature Adjustable
• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 800:1 / 3000:1 (dynamic)
• Max horizontal view angle 160
• Max vertical view angle 160

• Display

• Diagonal Size 20 in - Widescreen
• Viewable Size 20 in
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.258 mm
• Max Resolution 1680 x 1050
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Max Sync Rate (V x H) 75 Hz x 81 KHz
• Response Time 2 ms
• Front Panel Controls Power on/off
• Controls / Adjustments Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness, H/V position, Color balance, Gamma correction, Color temperature
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt, Swivel
• Video Output None
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features MagicTune, MagicBright 2, MagicBright 3, Sync on Green, OSD-Digital Display Director

• Video Input

• Analog Video Signal RGB
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

• Audio Output

• Type None

• Input Device

• Input device type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI
• Connections - Video, - DVI-Digitaligital

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x VGA cable
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
• Features Wall mountable
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards DDC-2B

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Operational power consumption 55 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 1 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software type Driver

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 50 °F
• Max operating temperature 104 °F
• Operating humidity range 10 - 80%

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 year parts and labor warranty

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001