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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
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Cons
  • Pricing:Very inexpensive: $239 (1/25/2008)
  • Performance:Very Good: 81
  • Features:Very Good: 80
  • Design:Good: 78

Pricing Very inexpensive: $239

Very inexpensive: $239

Performance Very Good: 81

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

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)
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
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

Good: 78
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