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More…Samsung's SyncMaster 2232GW is a winner. The monitor's round-bottomed base may not appeal to everyone, but few will quibble with its graphics quality: The SyncMaster's scores on this measure were among the highest we've seen in recent memory. Across the board, the PC World jury gave it high marks for performance, resulting in a collective score of Very Good.
Samsung 2232GW
Pricing
Latest Price: $229.00
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Green
| Energy and Ergonomic Standards Met | EnergyStar |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 50 |
| Standby/Sleep Power Consumption | 1 |
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 | 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 |
- Lab Tested
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Pros
Top-notch graphics
Unique rounded design
Cons
Tilt-only adjustment
Somewhat overpriced for a basic model
Bottom Line
This superb monitor is excellent for many graphics tasks, which may justify its slightly higher price.
Samsung SyncMaster 2232GW
2232GW Review, by Roy Santos October 23, 2007
The SyncMaster 2232GW's ultraglossy screen helped it display rich colors in our tests. A test portrait of an ethnically diverse group of people revealed true-to-life skin tones. An array of Web-page graphics looked good, and a colorful picture of fruit seemeed quite realistic. The 2232GW also produced razor-sharp text.
Unfortunately, the only physical adjustment possible on the monitor is tilt, through a narrow range. For the price ($380 as of October 9, 2007), I expected it to include more adjustment options. On-screen display (OSD) controls sit on the curved lower part of the monitor, right in the middle. Samsung's signature oversize blue LED power button occupies the lower right corner. To augment the regular monitor settings, the 2232GW offers MagicBright--Samsung's name for display presets, including those for movies, sports, and games.
In a screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the display delivered rich and compellingly detailed background scenes. The lush color of the greenery as the pirate Jack Sparrow entered the scene looked gorgeous, and even the tiny pink flowers growing among the foliage stood out. Blues in uniforms and costumes popped, though the reds were so rich that they verged on unnatural. Lighter skin tones appeared slightly too pink, and hints of orangey bronze marred some darker skin types, but the monitor generally performed capably for movie viewing.
Though design-conscious consumers may not care for the unique rounded corners on the Samsung 2232GW's base, the monitor's consistently striking graphics and text are sure to please many.
Roy Santos
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PCWorld Lab Results
- Rating Breakdown
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73
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Performance Comparison with Similar Monitors
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Performance
| DisplayMate Motion Test Result | Very Good |
| DVD Motion Test Result | Very Good |
| Gaming Motion Test Result | Very Good |
| Graphics Score | 84.6 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle Test Result | 180 |
| Interface Tested | Digital |
| Refresh Rate Tested | 60 |
| Text Score | 82.1 |
User Reviews
Average User Reviews for Samsung 2232GW
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Reviewed by: aneel2
Duration of ownership: 1 Week
Strengths: Sleek Design, Clear picture, Brightness
Weaknesses: None
Overall: Oh my god the crispness !! Stunning bright. This monitor has some top specs. Only monitor that could match is HP's 22" but i like this one because of it's design and higher points in specs. My main use are HD Movies, Photoshop, Video Editing it's perfect for all of these.
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Reviewed by: Serj
Strengths: 22" widescreen, 3000:1 contrast, 2ms, both DVI and VGA inputs, glossy finish, vivid colors, nice options to play around with (both on monitor and software)
Weaknesses: Price was a little high, but It is worth it
Overall: I was debating between the 226bw and the 2232gw when i saw them both in a local retail store, but the quality of the picture on the 2232gw was the obvious choice for me. The 226bw is sharper and grainy like most lcd monitors, yet the 2232gw has a glossy blur (just enough to look nice) which makes the colors much more vibrant. In my opinion anyone looking for an everyday computer use, go with the 226bw, but if you watch as many movies/shows on your PC as me, 2232gw is the obvious choice. (technically speaking the 2232gw is a 226bw panel with a different filter in front)
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