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Reviews: 27-inch wide-screen LCDs
Samsung SyncMaster 275T
Size (inches): 27 • Resolution (pixels): 1920 by 1200 • Adjustments: Multiple adjustments • Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 • Interfaces: Analog and digital • Weight (pounds): 23 • Price When Reviewed: $1000
Samsung SyncMaster 275T (Front)
Samsung SyncMaster 275T (Front)
Samsung SyncMaster 275T
Samsung SyncMaster 275T
81.4 Very Good
Last updated
December 10, 2007
Test Center Reviewed by
Roy Santos
Pros
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Swivel and height adjustments
Cons
  • Plain design
  • Movie colors sometimes too saturated
Pricing: Average: $1000 (12/10/2007)
Performance: Very Good: 81
Features: Very Good: 87
Design: Very Good: 80
Pricing
Average: $1000  
Performance
Very Good: 81  
PC World Tests
Refresh Rate Tested 60 
Interface Tested Digital 
Graphics Score 78.7 
Text Score 83.1 
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: 87  
Screen Specs
Size (inches) 27 
Resolution (pixels) 1920 by 1200 
Maximum Brightness (candelas per square meter) 500 
Contrast Ratio 3000:1 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 178 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 178 
Antiglare Yes 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds)
Type of Pixel Response Time Gray-to-gray 
Panel Technology Patterned vertical alignment 
Can Factory Default Settings Be Reset? Yes 
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.3 
Physical Adjustments
Tilt Yes 
Height No 
Pivot Yes 
Swivel Yes 
Adjustments Multiple adjustments 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 11 
Height (inches) 19 
Width (inches) 24.8 
Weight (pounds) 23 
Other Features
Cabinet Colors Black 
Headphone Jack No 
Speaker Type No 
Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met EnergyStar 
Maximum Power Consumption 130 
Standby/Sleep Power Consumption
Downstream USB ports
Upstream USB ports
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 Yes 
Component Yes 
Included Hardware VGA, DVI and power cables 
Included Software Display Driver, MagicTune 
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
Very Good: 80  

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