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Artwork: Rick Rizner, John Goddard
Sony SDM-HS95P/B
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Green
| Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met | None |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 60 |
| Standby/Sleep Power Consumption | 1 |
Interface Connection
| Audio Digital Optical | 0 |
| Component | 0 |
| Composite | 0 |
| Downstream USB ports | 0 |
| DVI | 1 |
| 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
Excellent image quality
Attractive design
Cons
Lack of physical adjustments
Bottom Line
Glossy screen shows rich colors and crisp text. Easel-like bezel/stand combo looks elegant but lacks adjustability.
Sony SDM-HS95P
SDM-HS95P/B Review, by Laura Blackwell May 24, 2005
It takes a moment to recognize the Sony SDM-HS95P as an LCD monitor. With its glossy screen and molten-looking bezel/stand, it might just as easily be a frame for an art print (Salvador Dali leaps to mind). The HS95P's performance on our graphics tests might make everyday visuals look more like art; its excellent detail in our group portrait photo test screen contributed to the highest overall graphics score we've seen for a 19-inch monitor lately. It beat out close competition to rank as the high scorer on text as well, becoming the first monitor in several months to garner an Outstanding rating for both text and graphics.
No aspect of the HS95P's aesthetic design is neglected; it includes a back cover and a clear plastic strap to keep cords tidy. The way the bezel curves down from the sides of the screen, appearing to drape to the work surface, provides easel-like stability as well as visual interest. That said, I'd have preferred more flexibility; this monitor provides only tilt adjustment. A monitor with such panache would look out-of-place set atop a phone book, but without height adjustment, that's exactly where it will be.
Upshot: The Sony SDM-HS95P displays graphics beautifully on a glossy screen, and the easel-like stand looks striking. Height (and swivel) adjustment is all that's lacking.
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PCWorld Lab Results
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| DisplayMate Motion Test Result | Average |
| DVD Motion Test Result | Average |
| Gaming Motion Test Result | Average |
| Graphics Score | 82.6 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result | 180 |
| Interface Tested | Digital |
| Refresh Rate Tested | 60 |
| Text Score | 81 |
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User Reviews From Around the Web
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Reviewed by: mpradman
Strengths: Excellent color, Sharp picture, looks elegant and beautiful
Weaknesses: No dvi, slow response time for gaming,
Overall: The Monitor looks very elegant with well design and quality material. Pictures were rendered very well with vivid and lively color. Images appear sharp and well contrasted. NO option of DVI makes it kind of obsolute and also response time is not so good for gaming.
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Reviewed by: liuspring1
Strengths: Sharp pictures, bright and clear,nice design and looking
Weaknesses: none
Overall: It is the best LCD i ever had. Although it costed me more than $500, i still think it was a worth buy. Very nice pictures, bright and clear colors and vivid and crisp images have all made it a wonderful displayer. I used it mainly for watching movies and it works really great!I like the design,however this design makes it hard for you to change the view direction,you can only make it by moving the whole base.
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Reviewed by: liuspring
Strengths: design, picture quality
Weaknesses: none so far
Overall: It is said that Sharp LCD displayer is the best among all brands but i found this Sony 19'' lCD monitor really attractive.Before i got the chance to see a real one, i had heard much about it and read a lot good review on it.It is when i finally made my visit to Best buy that i decided to bring one home. Firstly, the size is perfect. Secondly,the design is cool.Then is the color, nice,clean and crispy. I am fine with the height too although it does not has an adjustable base which is a bit annoying to many buyers. In a word, i like this LCD monitor and would like to recommend to anyone who is looking for a high picture quality, space saving and cool looking one.
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Reviewed by: maynardflower
Strengths: Beautiful design, excellent color and pictures, clear and bright
Weaknesses: price is too high, Lcd base is fixed, you have to adjust yourself to the height of the monitor
Overall: I went to my local Microcenter more than once to check out this Monitor. I just found myself could not resist such a wonderful LCD moritor regardless its high price.It has a very beautiful design,simple the best.The color is crispy, clear and bright. I have been using it to play some games and DVDs and find the feelings couldn't be any better.As i admit that the price is too high, i still think this is a nice buy.
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Reviewed by: icandoit
Strengths: Pictures are crisp, sharp and bright. Colors are vivid. High contrast.
Weaknesses: With a 16ms response time, this monitor wouldn't be "ideal" for gamers. Also, it lacks of adjustability
Overall: I have been using this monitor for 20+ days and very pleased with it. It's a beautiful monitor and so easy to set up. There are no dead pixels. This is the best monitor I have ever owned, despite some cons.
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