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Samsung SyncMaster 220WM 22" LCD Monitor

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• Reviewed by: jayger

  Updated: 07-02-08

  Overall Rating: 5 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:6 Months

  Strengths: Price, 3-month extended warranty free!

  Weaknesses: Speakers, static stand.

  Overall Evaluation: If you register this product within 10-days online at Samsung, they'll extend your 3-year warranty by 3 extra months! I found this monitor brand new on clearance for less than a Franklin and Grant at a huge electronics store. It was a best buy. I was worried giving up my trusty CRT monitor, but I lusted over the 22" screen size, 1680x1050 resolution, 5ms response time and the all digital connection. I've got this monitor hooked up to an nVIDIA 8800GT graphics card via DVI and the picture clarity couldn't be better! Not a single dead pixel either. All my FPS games run great and I experience no lag or ghosting. I'm in LCD nirvana. Get this one if you can!

• Reviewed by: rusblue

  Updated: 07-01-08

  Overall Rating: 4 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:3 Months

  Strengths: Superb picture & color resolution, Text is clear.

  Weaknesses: Built-in speakers - are average

  Overall Evaluation: Resolution is fantastic. Picture took some adjusting. I am very happy with this monitor. Setup was very easy and I had to do some adjustments for color and brightness.For the price this monitor is very good and met my expectations.

• Reviewed by: BlazeBoy

  Updated: 06-03-08

  Overall Rating: 4 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:12 Days

  Strengths: Glossy Frame, All Cables Included, Price

  Weaknesses: Poor Warranty Registration (Read on to know what I mean)

  Overall Evaluation: To my surprise, the internet pictures of the Samsung 220WM misrepresents it. For example, most of you may already know a popular online store called newegg. If you don't, don't go there looking for pictures for this LCD. It will make you think it looks cheap and like a plastic toy. It isn't. It's not as elegant as HP's sophisticated line of LCDs because unlike HP whose screens and frames are glossy; only the frame is glossy on the 220WM. The screen is widescreen with an aspect ratio of 16:10 with native resolution of 1680 x 1050, 5ms Response Time, and contrast ratio of 700:1 (1000:1 Dynamic). What does all those specifications mean in plain English? For starters, native resolution is the resolution that is looks the best for that particular LCD. Some would argue 24" LCDs with a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 are the most productive size. In comparison, 1680 x 1050 for a 22" is as productive or even more so if you go dual screens without a heavy toll on your wallet. Yes, this is a TN panel. Even the 22" HPs are TN. Why? They're cheap to make. But, don't let that fool you. TN panels are preferably best for gaming since it almost always leave with you low Response Time. And 5ms Response Time will leave ghosting to another monitor (not this bad boy). Finally, lets talk about contrast ratio or the difference between brightest area to the darkest area (x of white pixels vs x of black pixels). The higher usually means better. 220WM has a contrast ratio of 700:1 or you may of heard 1000:1, which both are true since 1000:1 is Dynamic contrast ratio; just a marketing gimmick, but you don't have to take my word for it. It's the same, truly it is.A little on the sad note that the stand is not height adjustable or does it swivel; only tilt.Most of you will be happy about the included accessories. You won't have to go out and buy any additional cables, it comes with every cable needed to get you going (DVI, VGA and Audio).All aside, the following information could be of use to some of you buyers. It concerns your warranty and how you may have to keep that receipt of yours from going into the trash can. The Samsung website does not list this particular model when you try to register. Why register? To keep Samsung on your side when your LCD fails within the 3 Years from the date of your purchase. Odd isn't it. You could mail your registration card but this is the 21st century, the age of the internet. Or dial the no. Good old telephone, never stop from reaching anyone.Before calling Samsung, I wrote down my LCD's model (SyncMaster 220WM), model code (LS22WJWKBJUXAA), and serial number (15 digitals and letters). Call goes thru to automated questions and answers then to real human representative on the first try.BlazeBoy: Hi, I'm trying to register my monitor but your site doesn't have it listed.Jeremy: Hello, may I first get your info (name, address, etc.)?BlazeBoy: Sure...Jeremy: Yes, I'll happy to assist that for you. What is the model code for your monitor?BlazeBoy: LS22WJWKBJUXAA. It's a SyncMaster 220WM.Jeremy: 220WM, I've seen it.BlazeBoy: No, I'm pretty sure its not there...Jeremy: Its there.BlazeBoy: Are you sure? I'm on your website. I cannot register without it.Jeremy: Please give me a few more minutes while I look this up.BlazeBoy: Ok, thank you.Elevator Music.Jeremy: Hello sir, I'm sorry but we're not able to find your particular model. May I have your Serial Number so we can put it in the system. It may at this time not go thru. Do you still have your receipt?BlazeBoy: Well, yes?Jeremy: Sir, please keep your receipt. You may be ask to provide it when you need warranty.BlazeBoy: Umm, OK.Jeremy: May I help you with anything else?BlazeBoy: No, I'm fine. Thank you.

• Reviewed by: nachiyappan

  Updated: 05-30-08

  Overall Rating: 5 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:10 Days

  Strengths: Good clarity, Light Weight and Wide screen

  Weaknesses: Volume control is not easy, Auto adjustment does n't seem to work all the time

  Overall Evaluation: Good picture quality for the price! Contains different modes. Have got good widescreen and doesn't seem to irriate eyes. Overall it is a good product that I bought this year

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  Updated: 05-11-08

  Overall Rating: 2 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:5 Months

  Strengths: Sharp Image using DVI input.

  Weaknesses: Top of screen is noticeably darker in a nonuniform pattern than the rest of the screen. There is bleeding along the left and bottom of the screen. The vertical angle of viewing is limited.

  Overall Evaluation: I don't know how anyone can say the colors are accurate when the same color is darker on the upper part of the screen than the lower part. I returned the first monitor for the same reasons and because

• Reviewed by: ugurdy

  Updated: 05-09-08

  Overall Rating: 5 Star Review

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  Strengths: Awesome picture Quality, Easy control, No dead pixel, speakers

  Weaknesses: None so far

  Overall Evaluation: Its stand and frame and view all awesome. Very sharp and give you exact colors. It has built in speaker on it and very helpful. I watch videos and no blurring at all.Overall It is best of the monitor in the market. You can not go wrong with Samsung Monitors.

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  Updated: 03-22-08

  Overall Rating: 5 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:5 Months

  Strengths: Awesome Picture, not a single dead Pixel, no bleeding,beautiful gloss black exterior, easy to use controls,(not that you need to use them).Sturdy base with good tiltability.

  Weaknesses: Won't swivel/pivot or raise up, like most LCD monitors you will find that you need to put it on a stand (about 4" in my case) or an adjustable wall mount.

  Overall Evaluation: You won't find a better Picture anywhere, for any amount of money. Package includes all the cables, DVI, analog, speaker, power. If I need another monitor I will just go buy another of these because there is nothing out there better and I shopped around for 6 months, and over the last 5 months that I've had it I still haven't seen anything better.

• Reviewed by: castlerocks

  Updated: 03-10-08

  Overall Rating: 4 Star Review

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: Large screen, great picture quality

  Weaknesses: 5ms response is acceptable, base does not allowing monitor to be raised or turned

  Overall Evaluation: I was happy to find this large, 22" monitor at a clearance price for $150 including tax. You can't go wrong with the Samsung brand name. Picture quality is great with decent viewing angles. Not a single dead pixel found. This accepts both VGA & DVI inputs. The 5ms response time is acceptable, but I am not a gamer. I wish the base would allow you to raise up the monitor or easily turn it.

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