WOW I am in Love with my Monitor
Written: Dec 31 '04
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Pros: Crystal clear images. Excellent contrast and brightness, Portrait Mode
Cons: Pivot software seems to cause an IE error every time I tilt it.
The Bottom Line: I was hesitant to use my NVidia GeForce2 MX 32mb with no DVI but wow, I was shocked at how clear and nice the video is even using analog.
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| daveinphoenix's Full Review: Samsung SyncMaster 213 T (Silver) 21.3" LCD Monito... |
I researched this and other review sites for months before jumping in. Local stores Circuit City, Best Buy etc only had the silver model and I much prefer the black beauty. I had been using a 21" Sony Trinitron CRT (actually Dell's version) for many years so I was use to large monitor but wanted the brightness and easy to move LCD instead of my old beast that takes so much space.
Easy to set up once I realized had to also push the button on the front to turn on, not just the rocker switch in back .. dah...... Quite good manual on the CD vs very short install instruction book in zillions of languages. I upped the contrast and brightness to 90+ but wasn't that bad at default settings.
I was hesitant to use my NVidia GeForce2 MX 32mb with no DVI but wow, I was shocked at how clear and nice the video is even using analog.
I LOVE, absolutely LOVE Portrait mode and will probably almost always use it. Websites so nice to see so much of vertically and never have to scroll horizontally. A bit small at 1900x1200 (I was use to 1280/something) but not bad and I can easily hit Ctl-+ and increase size in increments (use Maxthon browser not IE). Word documents great and my e-mails....I see long messages so much easier with all the length of the screen and never been a problem too narrow at 1900/1200 portrait.
I liked the 213T so much I immediately ordered a second. Too bad the $100 rebate doesn't apply to the 2nd monitor per the disclosure.
I have spent days trying to find a good dual DVI AGP4x compatible video card. I have never played a game so gaming cards not needed but few cards that aren't $700+ have dual DVI. I just ordered a Matrox Parhelia 128MB at $399 that seemed ideal for my needs. I don't know how DVI can made the image any more clear. But I will find out when I get it and set up for dual monitors.
This is my first night using the 213T and it has met or exceeded all my expectations. Other than the IE has to stop error I have gotten every time I've pivoted with Pivot Pro, have had no problems, just wonderful monitor to use.
Its now 4:30 am and I am enjoying it too much to go home and go to bed :(
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 983
Operating System: Windows
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