Samsung SyncMaster 906BW

Description: The Samsung SyncMaster 906BW is a 19 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $260.This unit features a 1440x900 native resolution.Weighs 9.3 lbs.

Pros: Has 16:10 aspect ratio, which is more favorable than some similarly priced monitors.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this favorable an aspect ratio is $470.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: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, 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 similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $320.

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: LS19MEWSFY/XAA

• General

• Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
• Width 17.6 in
• Depth 7.9 in
• Height 14.3 in
• Weight 9.3 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Image

• Display (projector) image aspect ratio 16:10
• Image brightness 300 cd/m2
• Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1 / 2000:1 (dynamic)
• Max horizontal view angle 160
• Max vertical view angle 160

• Display

• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen
• Viewable Size 19 in
• Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.285 mm
• Max Resolution 1440 x 900
• Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Response Time 2 ms
• Front Panel Controls Power on/off
• Display Positions Adjustments Tilt
• Video Output None
• Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
• Features MagicTune, MagicColor, MagicSpeed, MagicBright 3, Sync on Green

• Video Input

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

• Audio Output

• 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

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 75 x 75 mm
• Features Wall mountable
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards DDC-2B

• Power

• Power device form factor Internal
• Operational power consumption 42 Watt
• Operational power consumption (standby) 1 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years

• 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