Pros

  • Excellent text and graphics

Cons

  • Does not include OSD controls

At A Glance

Samsung's 30-incher offers strong text and pretty graphics. A power-saver mode turns off the monitor when it's not in use.

Manufacturer’s Description

Designed for the commercial market, the 30" 305T SyncMaster monitor combines a widescreen design and high resolution that make it ideal for a variety of professional applications, including medical, engineering, control rooms, CAD, graphics and design, and desktop publishing. The monitor also features an 80mm height-adjustable stand with flexible tilt and swivel capabilities, five USB 2.0 ports (one up, four down) and a wide viewing area that can support multi-window applications, helping to create improved work efficiency and reducing the need for two monitors. It also has wall-mounting brackets for space savings.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 305T
Inventory Number 25788
Display
Antiglare 1
Panel manufacturer Samsung
Contrast ratio 1000:1
Brightness 400.0 lumens
Panel technology Super patterned vertical alignment
Display size 30.0 inches
Viewable size 30.0 inches
Aspect ratio 16:10
Pitch 0.25 mm
Horizontal viewing angle 178.0 ∞
Vertical viewing angle 178.0 ∞
Response time 6.0
Resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Refresh rate 60.0 Hz
Ports and Connections
S-Video 0
VGA No
Upstream USB ports 1
Downstream USB ports 4
Composite No
HDMI 0
Headphone Jack No
DVI-D 0
DVI-I 0
DVI Yes
Audio Digital Optical No
USB 0
Component Video No
Green
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met TCO'99
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 2.0
Maximum Power Consumption 130.0
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 27.2 inches
Depth 11.0 inches
Height 19.8 inches
Weight 26.5 pounds
Sound
Speaker Type No
Warranty
Warranty information 3 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Performance
Text Score 83.5
Interface Tested Digital
DisplayMate Motion Test Result Very Good
Graphics Score 81
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result 180
Refresh Rate Tested 60
Gaming Motion Test Result Very Good
DVD Motion Test Result Very Good