Overdraft well spent (Samsung Syncmaster T240)

Member Name: doylo

Product:	Samsung Syncmaster T240
Date:	15/05/09 (410 review reads)
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Advantages: Unmatched image quality for the size and price, outstanding contrast ratio

Disadvantages: No scart, have to buy a vga lead for xbox360 if you have the old sort with no HDMI output

Firstly, my monitor seems to slightly differ from the other reviewer, without the built in tv and different inputs and outputs in the back; with the lack of scart, but added usb and vga support (also contains HDMI, DVI, audio out and digital audio out). In my setup, I have my computer running through the HDMI, Xbox360 through the VGA and the usb occupied to allow me to put my (rarely used) printer on the other side of the desk...

The monitor looks great, looks as beautiful as the picture and all the ports on the back are easily accessed and then hidden away with the back panel. The native resolution is 1920 x 1200 which looks stunning from my computer, whether it's just the desktop, browsing or watching movies in HD. This is partly due to the 20000:1 contrast ratio, which is outstanding for only £250. The picture can also be enhanced by the various settings and presets such as Magicbright, a great Samsung addon. These are easily found using the buttons on the side and easily navigated.

I found the installation easy, no trouble with the stand though mine may be different to the previous reviewer in that it slots in and then you use a thumb screw to tighten it in place, however it seems quite wobbly, yet this may just be due to the size of the screen (doesn't move on its own, only when wobbled, sits in front of my open window on the 8th floor and I have no problems).

Summary: My best purchase in the past few years

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