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Product:
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Samsung SyncMaster 915N TFT-LCD Monitor |
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Price:
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$577 (CAN) / $462 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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Samsung Canada
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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May 12th, 2005
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Rating:
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MODTHEBOX would like to thank Eileen from Samsung Canada
for sending the SyncMaster 915N TFT-LCD Monitor for review.
Introduction:
Bulky CRT's continue to be the norm for many computer users due to the low cost factor and affordability.
For the avid gamer, transporting a large CRT unit to a LAN has its disadvantages due to the overall
size and weight. In an effort to assist the gaming community, many manufacturers have created gaming
specific products ranging from transport systems to specialized mousing surfaces. Samsung Electronics
has been at the forefront of the consumer market developing a wide range of CRT and LCD-TFT products
based on its popular SyncMaster brand name. The company has recently released a series of analog monitors
designed specifically for platform gaming. Today in the MTB Labs, we will be evaluating the Samsung
SyncMaster 915N LCD Monitor, a mid-range LCD that offers sleek looks and low refresh rate.
Specifications:
The 915N TFT-LCD Monitor is one of many available LCD based monitors available from Samsung Canada. This
product is part of the popular SyncMaster series and is a mid-range monitor with support for standard VGA.
Here are some features and specifications taken directly from the Samsung Canada website:
| Samsung SyncMaster 915N TFT-LCD Monitor - Features |
| Viewable Image Size: 19" |
Brightness (Typical): 300 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio: 700:1 |
Viewing Angle (H/V): 160/160 (degrees) |
| Interface: 15-pin d-sub |
Horiz. Frequency: 30-81 kHz |
| Max/Native Resolution: 1280 x 1024 |
Emissions Standard: TCO '99 |
| Available Color(s): Black |
Special Features: NTSC, VGA |
| Samsung SyncMaster 915N TFT-LCD Monitor - Key Specifications |
| Panel |
Type: a-si TFT/TN
Size: 19"
Pixel Pitch (mm): .0294mm
Brightness (cd/m2): 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 700:1
Viewing Angle: 160 / 160
Interface: 15-pin d-sub
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| Frequency |
Horiz. Rate (Analog): 30-81 kHz
Horiz. Rate (Digital): n/a
Vertical Rate: 56-75 Hz
Bandwidth: 140 MHz
Response Time: 8 ms |
| Resolution |
Maximum (Analog): 1280 x 1024
Maximum (Digital): n/a
Native: 1280 x 1024 |
| Color |
Maximum: 16.2 M |
| Signal Input |
Input Video Signal: Analog RGB
Video Level (Analog): 0.7VP-P
Video Level (Digital): n/a
Sync Type: Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG
Input Connectors: 15pin D-sub |
| Plug & Play |
DDC: DDC 2B |
| Power |
On/Working: 38 Watts (Max) |
| Wall Mount |
Available |
| Regulations |
Safety: CE, CSA, DDC-2B, IEC950, NEMKO, Plug and Play, TCO '95, UL 1950
EMI/Emissions: FCC, DOC-B, CISPR22, VCCI, CE
Emission Standard: TCO '95 |
| Cabinet Color |
Front/Back: Black |
| Dimensions |
Physical: 416.6mm (H) x 424.6mm (W) x 215.5mm (D) |
| Weight |
Net(Physical): 6.0kg
Gross (packaging): 7.6kg |
| Features |
Narrow bezel, built-in power supply, MagicTuneTM, MagicBrightTM |
| Warranty |
Parts/Labor/Backlight: 3 / 3 / 3 |
| Compatability |
Operating Systems: Windows, Macintosh, Sun Microsystems, UNIX |
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The Samsung SyncMaster 915N TFT-LCD Monitor ships in a double wall cardboard box with a plastic carry-on
handle positioned on the top. A product shot is showcased on the top and side panels, along with a
complete list of specifications and features. Inside the package the SyncMaster 915N was packed
between two formed pieces of polystyrene and enclosed in a sealed protective plastic bag.
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The SyncMaster 915N TFT-LCD Monitor also includes a smaller plastic bag which contains an assortment of
items including video and power cables. The packaged CD contains the TFT-LCD monitor user guide, installation
drivers and two software applications called Magic Tune and Natural Color. Magic Tune and Natural Color
allows you to manual adjust display optimization, colour adjustment and monitor preference settings all
from your desktop. The bundled user guide covers the driver installation for different O/S platforms
ranging from all flavours of Windows to Linux. A secondary manual covers the hardware installation and
recommended safety procedures.
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