Product summary
The Samsung Syncmaster 226BW is a 22 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $330.This model features a 1680x1050 native resolution.Weighs 10.8 lbs.
Specifications: Color: High-gloss black; Display Type: Flat panel display / TFT active matrix; Diagonal Size: 22 in - Widescreen; See full specs
CNET product brief
Description: The Samsung Syncmaster 226BW is a 22 in, flat panel computer monitor.Compared to other flat panel monitors on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $330.This model features a 1680x1050 native resolution.Weighs 10.8 lbs.
Pros: Has 1680x1050 resolution.Also, this monitor has 16:10 aspect ratio.This is more favorable than the average monitor on the market today, but is to be expected for a monitor of this price.Its wide viewing angle (160 degrees) is useful whenever the screen is being viewed by more than one person at the same time.Accepts DVI input, which allows for greater signal clarity than traditional VGA.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A flat panel monitor, suited for those who want a high-end display for movies, presentations, or design work.The 2 ms response time of this screen makes it ideal for fast-moving games and for watching movies.
Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this monitor has great features for the money.
Suggestions: (1) Before purchasing an LCD monitor, consider visiting your local store for a live demo to ensure that its overall image quality, color, and sharpness meets your expectation.(2) Since this monitor is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled graphics card in your PC to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.
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CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on LCD Monitors. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of lcd monitor.
Game-friendly LCD
A monitor may have a good screen size, and great image clarity, but gamers also need an LCD monitor to have lightning-fast pixel response times to keep images sharp when the action starts.
