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Samsung SyncMaster 305T Black 30

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Pros
Excellent text and graphics
Cons
Does not include OSD controls

Samsung SyncMaster 305T Black 30 Review

by Kalpana Ettenson

This 30-inch display has first-rate image quality overall, though colors looked slightly dull in some photos.

The SyncMaster 305T performed well in our image quality tests, showing sharp text and nuanced color. Jurors were impressed with the 305T's rendering of text in a Microsoft Word document, as well as in a screen of repeating E's and M's.

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The 305T showed a couple of photos in which colors appeared a bit muted in comparison with the other displays in the test group, but color representation seemed good overall.

This SyncMaster has a smooth black bezel and a circular stand. It tilts and swivels smoothly, though it is not height-adjustable, and it does not pivot. It is wall-mountable.

The only control it has to adjust the screen is one for brightness--buttons on the front of the bezel increase and decrease the brightness of the display, and that's it. Currently no on-screen components are available to support the 305T's high resolution of 2560 by 1600, but Samsung states that future versions of this model should include an on-screen display for adjustments.

Two downstream USB ports reside on the back of the display. Samsung also includes a power-saver mode--this switches the monitor to a low-power status when it has not been in use for some time.

At $1800, this SyncMaster is certainly pricey, but it falls well within the range of what other 30-inch LCDs cost. If you seek a monitor on which to spread out and see lots of documents at once, the 305T would be a fine choice.

Kalpana Ettenson

User Reviews for Samsung SyncMaster 305T Black 30

Reviewed by: boondogger

Duration of ownership: 1 Month

Strengths: WOW!!!!!! stellar resolution light for its size. good tilt and rotate. simple design makes this baby sleek looking. nice and cheap for the size i thought it would be too small but it is HUGE!!! base doesnt take up any room...you can put your keyboard right up to screen drip edge(you would have to sneeze to know what this is)... i like how they kept it economical by reducing all "$bells and whi$tles" that most of us dont need...but we all pay for. Colors are vivid and you have to really dial the brightness down from default..its really bright. Beats out all others, hands down...i have been researching this purchase for 6mo.

Weaknesses: I was dissapointed the contents of the box did NOT include a bib, or a shirt protector....i have serious drool down my shirt.

Overall Evaluation: I like the fact i can purchase a display with out "Paying" for HDCP (a hidden tax on consumers) instead this savings goes into a quality set. I would not hesitate recomending this...the 305T Plus monitor is out for the same price, so dont buy the old stock.
Reviewed by: tschumpr

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Size and picture quality

Weaknesses: Inputs (only 1 dual link DVI input)

Overall Evaluation: This is the first large LCD monitor that I've purchased. The extra screen real estate is exactly what I needed. What has really impressed me, though, is the quality of the picture. The most significant drawback is the lack of video inputs (1 dual link DVI). It provides a sufficient number of USB ports though.

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