
Samsung SyncMaster 915N

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Latest Price: $155.00
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| Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met |
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| Maximum Power Consumption | 38 |
| Standby/Sleep Power Consumption | 2 |
Interface Connection
| Audio Digital Optical | 0 |
| Component | 0 |
| Composite | 0 |
| Downstream USB ports | 0 |
| DVI | 0 |
| DVI-D | 0 |
| DVI-I | 0 |
| HDMI | 0 |
| Headphone Jack | 0 |
| S-Video | 0 |
| Upstream USB ports | 0 |
| USB | 0 |
| VGA | 1 |
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Pros
Screen adjustment software
Cons
Little in the way of features
Bottom Line
MagicTune program lets you tweak settings with a mouse (instead of buttons) on this otherwise bare-bones monitor.
Samsung SyncMaster 915n
SyncMaster 915N Review, by Laura Blackwell May 24, 2005
The SyncMaster 915n appears to be something of a departure from Samsung's usual feature-packed monitors. This model, stripped down to the basics, delivers decent screen quality and one of the lowest prices ($399 at testing time) we've seen on a 19-inch monitor. Our jurors found the 915n's text display clean, albeit slightly spidery. In our graphics tests, it showed clear text and accurate-looking images on our test screen of a Web page. The 915n earned ratings of Very Good for text and Good for graphics.
Though the SyncMaster 915n won't win any design awards, our review unit felt durable. The 56-page manual is complete and neatly organized--a blessing because the controls were a bit difficult to understand without it. Cryptic, hard-to-see symbols identify the skinny buttons that control the screen adjustments; even a dab of paint to make the symbols stand out would be a welcome improvement. Perhaps Samsung expects us to forgo the buttons altogether and use the included MagicTune software to adjust the screen with the mouse instead of with buttons--not a bad idea. MagicTune is a nice surprise in a low-priced monitor.
Upshot: The Samsung SyncMaster 915n offers good image quality and button-free screen adjustment at a notably low price.
19-inch screen, 1280-by-1024 native resolution, 13.2 pounds, one analog input; tilt adjustment; TCO'95-compliant. Three-year warranty (including backlight); 24-hour daily tech support.
$399
800/726-7864
www.samsung.com
Laura Blackwell
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Performance
| DisplayMate Motion Test Result | Average |
| DVD Motion Test Result | Average |
| Gaming Motion Test Result | Average |
| Graphics Score | 74.5 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result | 180 |
| Interface Tested | Digital |
| Refresh Rate Tested | 60 |
| Text Score | 79.4 |
Review Now! Already own it? Tell us What You Think
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Reviewed by: magrincinho
Strengths: 8ms response
Weaknesses: buttons are small
Overall: The buttons are small but u can used to them quickly. This is my first LCD and I am pleased. I got mine for about 300 and it seems to be just fine for the things I use it for. I have a Nikon D70 and i view my sports pictures on this screen and it looks as if I was there. Took a couple days to adjust contrast and everything but now it is perfect. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed by: Prudent7
Strengths: Super Large Screen. I was previously using a 17" Dell CRT..HUGE Difference. My eyes Don't burn anymore,,no more headaches! Everything "fits" now. I like the " Tilt" feature..NICE.
Weaknesses: A little difficult getting the correct brightness..took me two days of playing around with it. The buttons are impossible to see..and no instructions if they lock(Hold LEFT button in 6 seconds)
Overall: I would purchase this monitor again in a flash. With the rebate (which I haven't gotten yet!) I don't think you will find a better monitor for the price. I paid (after rebate) $298 w/shipping. NewEgg.com
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Reviewed by: mariusz106
Strengths: bright 19", sharp vibrant colors, no dead pixels, user friendly adjustments, 3yr warranty, 8ms refresh, 700:1 contrast
Weaknesses: buttons hard to read, stand does not swivel, no DVI(if you really need it, but it's great as is)
Overall: Had this about a month and I must say I'm impressed. The lack of DVI is not a factor really, since the picture is incredible even without DVI. Buttons are hard to read since everything is black color. I have a couple 17" LCD's and the screen difference is really noticable with this 19" next to them. Most people will have to adjust the brightness, since I think it's too bright. Colors are really good and the picture is sharp. The 8ms refresh is awesome in games, no ghosting at all. What else can I say, just get it and you'll know what I mean. You'll be happy as me.
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Reviewed by: amdcpu32
Strengths: Excellent contrast ratio. No dead pixels noticed so far. Internal power supply is a surprise and is appreciated
Weaknesses: onle gripe (which is minor) is it doesn't have a DVI input.
Overall: An absolutely beautiful LCD. I've tried it on an nVidia MX 200, nVidia GeForceFX 5200, ATI Radeon 9700 Pro and an ATI Radeon x850XT Platinum Edition, On each vidoe card, it runs magnificently. No ghosting whatsoever, it arrived in operfect condition...NOT ONE DEAD PIXEL!!!! As usual, Fedex shipping was 36 hours early and delivered in excellent condition. HIGHLY recommended.
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Reviewed by: rlb9682
Strengths: Bright, sharp picture in text and graphics, colors look great, and no ghosting during games.
Weaknesses: none
Overall: I traded in my DVI LCD for this one because I kept getting ghosting in games with DVI and the colors always seemed a little off to me. I hear others complain about the lack of DVI, but I like the analog better. The 8ms response time is excellent in games and text is sharp. Great monitor, especially for the price.
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