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Samsung SyncMaster 2232GW

Size (inches): 22 • Resolution (pixels): 1680 by 1050 • Adjustments: Tilt adjustment only • Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 10.9 • Price When Reviewed: $359
Samsung 2232GW (Front)
Samsung 2232GW (Front)
Samsung 2232GW
Samsung 2232GW
81.1 Very Good
Last updated
June 06, 2008
Test Center Reviewed by
Roy Santos
Pros
  • Top-notch graphics
  • Unique rounded design
Cons
  • Tilt-only adjustment
  • Somewhat overpriced for a basic model
  • Pricing:Inexpensive: $359 (4/24/2008)
  • Performance:Very Good: 83
  • Features:Very Good: 83
  • Design:Good: 73
Find out how these four scores, and their relative weights, combine to produce the PC World Rating.

Pricing Inexpensive: $359

Inexpensive: $359

Performance Very Good: 83

Very Good: 83
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 84.6 
Text Score 82.1 
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 Very Good: 83

Very Good: 83
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 22 
Resolution (pixels) 1680 by 1050 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 300 
Contrast Ratio 3000:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 170 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 170 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds) 2 
Type of Pixel Response Time Gray-to-gray 
Panel Technology Twisted nematic 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.28 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height No 
Pivot No 
Swivel Yes 
Adjustments Tilt adjustment only 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 2.8 
Height (inches) 14.6 
Width (inches) 20.4 
Weight (pounds) 10.9 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type No 
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met EnergyStar 
Maximum Power Consumption 50 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption 1 
Downstream USB ports 0 
Upstream USB ports 0 
Cable Card Ready No 
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 VGA cable, DVI cable, power cable 
Included Software installation CD 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) Three 
Parts Warranty (years) Three 
Weekday Support Hours 12 
Saturday Support Hours 12 
Sunday Support Hours 12 
Toll-Free Support Yes 

Design Good: 73

Good: 73
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