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Reviews: 23-inch wide-screen LCDs

Samsung SyncMaster 244T

Size (inches): 24 • Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200 • Adjustments: Multiple adjustments • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 21.05 • Price When Reviewed: $1000

Last updated
September 08, 2006

Reviewed by
Roy Santos

Pros

Slim and sleek-looking, lots of extras
Excellent image quality

Cons

Lock makes it hard to adjust height

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Pricing: Average: $1000 (11/2/2007)

Performance: Very Good: 86

Features: Superior: 94

Design: Very Good: 88

Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing

Average: $1000

Performance

Very Good: 86

PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested	60
Interface Tested	Digital
Graphics Score	86.1
Text Score	86.1
DisplayMate Motion Test Result	Very Good
DVD Motion Test Result	Very Good
Gaming Motion Test Result	Very Good
Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result	180

Features

Superior: 94

Screen Specs
Size (inches)	24
Resolution (pixels)	1920 by 1200
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter)	500
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Horizontal View Angle (degrees)	178
Vertical View Angle (degrees)	178
Antiglare	Yes
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds)	16
Panel Technology	Patterned vertical alignment
Panel Manufacturer	Samsung
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset?	Yes
Pixel Pitch (mm)	0.27

Physical Adjustments
Tilt	Yes
Height	Yes
Pivot	Yes
Swivel	Yes
Adjustments	Multiple adjustments

Dimensions
Depth (inches)	10
Height (inches)	19.9
Width (inches)	22.1
Weight (pounds)	21.05

Other Features
Cabinet Colors	Black, Silver
Headphone Jack	No
Speaker Type	No
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met	TCO'03
Maximum Power Consumption	100
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption	2
Downstream USB ports	2
Upstream USB ports	1
Cable Card Ready	No
TV Tuner	No

Inputs
Composite	Yes
Primary Color Controls	Yes
HDTV Tuner	No
Interfaces	Analog and digital
VGA	Yes
DVI	Yes
S-Video	Yes
HDMI	No
Component	Yes
Included Hardware	Dsub Cable, Power Cord, DVI vable, USB a-b vcable
Included Software	MagicColor, MagicBright, MagicTune, MagicRotation