Samsung SyncMaster 2232BW 22 inch Monitor

For all you gamers and DVD watchers that use your monitor for displaying more than you computers video card applications, the additional inputs should make for some excellent usage for both DVD movies and an extraordinarily gaming experience. Fairly lightweight, easy to manage, and because of its tight depth dimensions the monitor fits comfortably in tighter desk areas without disrupting the area with a bulky unit. Although the screen is 22 inches and looks large, the monitor base does not take up much space, which allows you to use the leftover area in any manner you decide necessary.

Installation of Hardware/Software
Installation of the monitor could not have been easier as the software drivers we included on Compact Disk, and updates were available on Samsungs Website. Although the monitor itself was automatically detected by windows software, I still highly recommend installing the monitor’s drivers to ensure that all features, modes, and picture will work correctly on your computer. Including the ease of use, there are menu buttons for brightness, contrast, picture locations, and an auto button which automatically adjusts the screen to a near perfect display for games, reading, or just surfing the web. This auto display fits the screen to a clear automatic picture, without the hassle of clicking needless buttons to center your picture on the screen. User controls for the main menu of the monitor include: Brightness, Contrast, Color, Language, OSD Controls, Factory Reset, Input Select, Color Adjust, Position, and Sharpness.

Personal Experience
Out of the box the unit did not have any burnt pixels or any other technical issues commonly associated with many LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). Furthermore most LCD monitors have a high burnout rate, meaning the actual monitor will fail because of heat, humidity, dust, or normal wear & tear. The monitor has a decent refresh rate for gaming (not the highest out there), and the active matrix display does justice to both games graphically & visually. Rest assured that my video card can assist in this respect, but visually the monitor has produced the results in which I am referring to. Simply unplugging the monitor & switching between them to determine quality of picture. I can honestly say I noticed a similar crisp image in the active matrix display like my previous model. Using a DVD program and a few of my favorite films, I simply watched and noted the quality & clarity of each film. During this test I noticed some slight differences in the clearness and crispness of both images during action scenes and details in background scenery. With the Inputs and Outputs of the Samsung SM2232BGW, it is clearly apparent that it is designed for both high quality images for video/DVD, and usage as maybe watching a few of your favorite sports channels. I use a computer almost everyday, if not at work, when I get home. I would recommend the Samsung SM2232BGW. I can comfortably use this monitor for extended hours without suffering some sort of eyestrain or headache. However my previous monitor from Samsung worked with similar results in terms of typing and usage at home. The 22" wide screen provides a comfortable viewing area for typing and text; it too has an excellent monitor base which allows it to be angled at a comfortable degree in which to type.


Picture Quality/Clarity
The picture clarity is very good for nearly everything I have used it for including games, DVD/Videos, text, etc… I really could not believe that my current monitor could be topped in terms of clearness of picture, or clarity/definition of each game I popped into the DVD tray. Referring to the pictures quality known as Clarity has proved quite excellent, with clear crisp images that do not offend the eye. I can comfortably use this monitor for extended hours without worry of headaches, eyestrain, or blurry vision. To expand on the previous statement, one must understand what reference is being made to the word Quality, which is described as the degree of excellence or the actual essence of character. I have found that the quality of this particular model of monitor is fairly good for my specific usage at work. The display itself is a technology used in by flat panel liquid crystal displays of laptop/notebook computers. Also know as a Widescreen TFT (Thin Film Transistor), Active Matrix displays provide a wider range of viewing angle along with a more responsive image than a dual scan (Passive Matrix) display.


Manufacture Description
Made in an eye-catching glossy black design, the Samsung 22 inch widescreen Pebble monitor is a superb display packed with extraordinary technology. Keep on top of the action with the 2ms video response time that ensures motion scenes are smoothly rendered. The contrast ratio of 1,000:1 delivers an astounding visual clarity that enhances your viewing. Compatible with VGA and DVI connections, and meeting HDCP compliancy, the Samsung Pebble SyncMaster 2232BW is the high resolution choice for the Windows Vista era.


Samsung 3 Year Warranty
My experience with Samsung has always been pleasant, even with all the equipment I have used and purchased over the years little of that equipment has been serviced or returned for repair. However the information provided is highly helpful and should be kept for your records anyway. Call Samsung a toll-free at (1-800-SAMSUNG) technical support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and an Advanced Replacement Program. Samsung has a website as well for driver updates, information, and technical support you may want to visit from time to time: www.samsung.com


Recommendation
If you are into a decent all around monitor that includes a decent bang for the buck, you might be a candidate for the Samsung SM2232BGW. The monitors features and specifications will surely outlast my needs in the future for another 5 years. I basically told my boss it was time for an upgrade from the 17" tube screen I was staring at for the last year. The monitor is recommend for serious PC/Mac users as the specifications and features are that of a high end expensive unit, however the price point at about $250 makes for a serious considerations of work or home users looking for a high quality unit. Who wouldn’t want to look at a larger screen, with reduced eyestrain? Again touching on major picture specifications, the monitor is clearly a good value when comparing the different brands available, in terms of quality, picture clarity, versatility, and performance of both colors and graphics. Excellent performances were recorded in terms of output capability with video and DVD's as if I am watching an HD ready monitor.