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Samsung SyncMaster 242MP 24in LCD Flat Panel Display Black
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Latest Price: $604.95
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| Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met | TCO'99 |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 150 |
| Standby/Sleep Power Consumption | 3 |
Included Hardware
| HDTV Tuner | 0 |
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| Microphone | 0 |
| TV Tuner | 0 |
| USB Hub | 0 |
| Webcam | 0 |
Interface Connection
| Audio Digital Optical | 0 |
| Component | 1 |
| Composite | 1 |
| Downstream USB ports | 0 |
| DVI | 1 |
| DVI-D | 0 |
| DVI-I | 0 |
| HDMI | 0 |
| Headphone Jack | 1 |
| S-Video | 1 |
| Upstream USB ports | 0 |
| USB | 0 |
| VGA | 1 |
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Pros
Excellent performance as a monitor
Includes HDCP and a TV tuner
Cons
Changing to TV functions is clumsy
Bottom Line
Entertainment model sports a 24-inch screen and a TV tuner, plus inputs for component, composite, and S-Video devices
Samsung SyncMaster 242mp
SyncMaster 242MP 24in LCD Flat Panel Display Black Review, by Laura Blackwell November 18, 2005
Samsung's 24-inch SyncMaster 242mp's claim to fame is a built-in TV tuner. We first looked at this model in the New Products section in PC World's August 2005 issue; this is the first time we've been able to compare it side-by-side with other 23- and 24-inch wide-screen LCDs. It performed well, even when compared to professional models.
The 242mp led the pack in our grayscale graphics test, showing crisp edges on both very dark and very light rectangles against a dark background. Its high scores across all other graphics tests earned it the highest recent graphics rating for a large wide-screen monitor. Considering that it was up against Eizo's professional FlexScan S2410W and Apple's popular 23-Inch Cinema HD Display, this is all the more impressive. The 242mp scored well in text tests, too, showing clear type. This 24-incher received an overall performance rating of Very Good.
Unlike all other recently tested monitors, the 242mp includes support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection, Intel's content protection technology. Although Samsung doesn't claim that the 242mp will be complaint with Windows Vista, which will introduce limiting PVP-OPM content protection, HDCP should allow you to watch current and legally obtained HD content without a hitch.
The 242mp is the only large wide-screen monitor we've recently tested that includes a TV tuner. Unfortunately, this feature reminded me of a sofa bed: Changing from one function to the other took time and effort, and it's not well-suited for both tasks. The well-labeled inputs (DVI, composite, component, and S-Video) got things off to a good start, but obtaining a decent TV picture entails messing around with different settings. The picture looked dark, and image artifacts haunted on-screen movements. The detachable speakers aren't bad, but when the monitor loses their buttressing effect, the setup feels a bit unstable. If you're pressed for space, the 242mp makes a passable TV. However, its real strength is as a monitor.
Upshot: The Samsung SyncMaster 242mp is an excellent monitor for graphics; it comes with a side dish of TV functionality.
Laura Blackwell
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PCWorld Lab Results
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Performance Comparison with Similar Monitors
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Performance
| DisplayMate Motion Test Result | Average |
| DVD Motion Test Result | Average |
| Gaming Motion Test Result | Average |
| Graphics Score | 88.6 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result | 144.3 |
| Interface Tested | Digital |
| Refresh Rate Tested | 60 |
| Text Score | 87.8 |
User Reviews
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User Reviews From Around the Web
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Reviewed by: epfinc_1161894754
Strengths: Super monitor resolution/TV picture detail. Picture in picture allows input from many sources; I can watch TV via resizable movable portion of screen as I do CAD, Internet & other work. Great remote!
Weaknesses: Screen flickers for 3 to 5 minutes before settling down after warming up. Not sure if that is suppose to happen; maybe my unit is cursed. Refresh "snow" in small sections up close ocassionally.
Overall: Has internal HD/TV tuner and detachable speakers with okay sound. The definition of this unit makes non-cable channels not look so good anymore. After much looking around this is reported to be the best unit for the price, size and functionality. You can use the 242MP as your primary or 2nd monitor to add extra workspace to your computer's desktop. Synching problems have caused me some fustration, but am content I made the right choice with today's technology for my needs. Can always be used for something even after my next upgrade when Plasma 1920 x 1200 technology arrives.
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Reviewed by: golos
Strengths: Good quality of picture from PC. Brilliant picture from DVD and HDTV. Picture in TV mode depends on analog signal quality. HDTV-ready.Bright, clear, good colours. Easy tuning of luninance (4 presets
Weaknesses: Not so good sound, my 2.1 computer audiosystem much more impressive.
Overall: Very usefull device for home because I can delete my TV, which stand near PC monitor. There is picture-in-picture mode, so you can work on PC and watch (or heard) TV.24 inches with 1920x1200 pixels resolution - great. As PC monitor - no problems. Every parameter could be tuned (including colour profile).As a TV - strongly depends on signal quality. For low-level signals some additional features (filters, etc.) are needed.In general, price/quality ratio is rather high for this panel, imho.
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