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Reviews: 20-inch wide-screen LCDs
Samsung SyncMaster 205BW
Size (inches):
20
•
Resolution (pixels):
1680 by 1050
•
Adjustments:
Multiple adjustments
•
Contrast Ratio:
600:1
•
Interfaces:
Analog and digital
•
Weight (pounds):
15
• Price When Reviewed: $239
Last updated
December 10, 2007
December 10, 2007
Pros
- Clean, simple, thin-bezeled design
Cons
- Pin lock can make height adjustment hard
Pricing:
Very inexpensive: $239 (12/10/2007)
Performance: Very Good: 81
Features: Very Good: 80
Design: Good: 78
Performance: Very Good: 81
Features: Very Good: 80
Design: Good: 78
Pricing
Very inexpensive: $239
Performance
Very Good: 81
| PC World Tests | |
|---|---|
| Refresh Rate Tested | 60 |
| Interface Tested | Digital |
| Graphics Score | 82.1 |
| Text Score | 80 |
| DisplayMate Motion Test Result | Very Good |
| DVD Motion Test Result | Very Good |
| Gaming Motion Test Result | Very Good |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result | 108.5 |
Features
Very Good: 80
| Screen Specs | |
|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 20 |
| Resolution (pixels) | 1680 by 1050 |
| Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) | 300 |
| Contrast Ratio | 600:1 |
| Horizontal View Angle (degrees) | 160 |
| Vertical View Angle (degrees) | 160 |
| Antiglare | Yes |
| Pixel Response Time (milliseconds) | 6 |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? | Yes |
| Pixel Pitch (mm) | 0.26 |
| Physical Adjustments | |
|---|---|
| Tilt | Yes |
| Height | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Adjustments | Multiple adjustments |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Depth (inches) | 7.9 |
| Height (inches) | 13.9 |
| Width (inches) | 18.5 |
| Weight (pounds) | 15 |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Colors | Black |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Speaker Type | No |
| Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met | TCO'03 |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 75 |
| Standby/Sleep Power Consumption | 2 |
| TV Tuner | No |
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| Composite | No |
| Primary Color Controls | Yes |
| HDTV Tuner | No |
| Interfaces | Analog and digital |
| VGA | Yes |
| DVI | Yes |
| S-Video | No |
| HDMI | No |
| Component | No |
| Included Hardware | D-sub cable, Power Cord, DVI cable |
| Included Software | MagicTune Software, Natural Color Software |
| Support & Reliability | |
|---|---|
| Labor Warranty (years) | Three |
| Parts Warranty (years) | Three |
| Weekday Support Hours | 24 |
| Saturday Support Hours | 24 |
| Sunday Support Hours | 24 |
| Toll-Free Support | Yes |
Design
Good: 78
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