Pros
- Excellent performance as a monitor
- Includes HDCP and a TV tuner
Cons
- Changing to TV functions is clumsy
Bottom Line
Entertainment model sports a 24-inch screen and a TV tuner, plus inputs for component, composite, and S-Video devices
Manufacturer’s Description
One of the most versatile displays on the market, the SyncMaster 242mp is a large-screen LCD computer monitor, a full-featured TV with a built-in tuner, a video monitor that incorporates composite video, S-video, Component video for a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, security camera or any video device and is HDTV-ready. In addition, the SyncMaster 242mp features analog and digital inputs for your computers interface.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Inventory Number | 24696 |
| Part Number | 242MP |
| Display | |
| Antiglare | 1 |
| Pitch | 0.27 mm |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178.0 ∞ |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178.0 ∞ |
| Panel manufacturer | Samsung |
| Response time | 16.0 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 |
| Refresh rate | 60.0 Hz |
| Brightness | 500.0 lumens |
| Panel technology | TFT-PVA |
| Display size | 24.0 inches |
| Ports and Connections | |
| S-Video | 1 |
| VGA | 1 |
| Upstream USB ports | 0 |
| Downstream USB ports | 0 |
| Composite | 1 |
| HDMI | 0 |
| Headphone Jack | 1 |
| DVI-D | 0 |
| DVI-I | 0 |
| DVI | 1 |
| Audio Digital Optical | 0 |
| USB | 0 |
| Component Video | 1 |
| Sound | |
| Speaker Type | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 7.0 inches |
| Weight | 19.84 pounds |
| Depth | 16.8 inches |
| Width | 22.0 inches |
| Green | |
| Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met | TCO'99 |
| Standby/Sleep Power Consumption | 3.0 |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 150.0 |
Performance
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Text Score | 87.8 |
| Interface Tested | Digital |
| DisplayMate Motion Test Result | Average |
| Graphics Score | 88.6 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result | 144.3 |
| Refresh Rate Tested | 60 |
| Gaming Motion Test Result | Average |
| DVD Motion Test Result | Average |
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