The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is the latest in an increasing market of HDTV and Computer monitor, aiming to combine the televisual excellence of the HDTV with the convenience and clarity of a PC monitor. It’s LED backlight, 24-inch Screen Size, 1080p Full HD pixel grid, combined with 1920x1080 resolution and Response Time 5 ms. It’s 16.7 M Color Support and 170°/160° Viewing Angle.
Tech features of Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD monitor
In addition, the FX2490HD is MagicAngle for 5-step angle to deliver crisp images from every direction. Plus LED technology creates an ultra-high mega dynamic contrast ratio. Then the LED display feature Picture in Picture (PIP), where you can have a TV screen displayed while working from a different source and MagicEco make you save energy on your monitor at 100%, 75% or 50% brightness.
The SyncMaster offers a plethora of connectivity from HDMI, D-sub Input (15 pin) and VGA. It also packs a TV tuner is not HD. It's standard DTV. That means you'll need an external freeview HD box or similar to enable HDTV visuals.
More importantly, you will enjoy the rich sound that it feels like you're sitting in theater. The Samsung’s monitor packs a built-in speaker featuring Dolby Digital Plus and SRS Theater sound processing, or you can use the digital audio-out (TOSLINK) and connect it to your home theater system. Bezel has Color Design with Rose Black, and four-legged stand that allows you to tilt and swivel the display.
The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is available now and price starts from $279.99 at amazon.com. Which can be located by calling 1-800-Samsung or by visiting www.samsung.com.
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Cons: Lacks DVI port. Uneven backlighitng. Oversaturated colors.
Bottom Line: Part desktop display and part HDTV, the Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is an attractive 24-inch hybrid monitor that won't break the bank. Geared towards users with space constraints, it delivers good HD imagery and sharp text, but it has tinting and uniformity issues.
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Review by expertreviews.co.uk
Verdict: Contrary to Samsung's claim, this is primarily an HD TV, rather than a monitor. With overblown colours and processing, images look far from natural. It's also far too expensive.
With its chrome-effect stand and dark maroon bezel, this 24in is a stunning looking monitor. It’s actually an LED HD TV, but Samsung says it’s primarily a computer monitor. This is odd, as all the features you’d expect from a modern TV are present: a well-designed remote control, a seven-day EPG and interactive services via the Red Button. There’s also picture-in-picture support, so you can keep an eye on the match while you work on a document using the PC input.
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Review by digitalversus.com
First announced at the end of August, Samsung's FX2490HD is a hybrid monitor/TV from a new generation. With predecessors like the T240HD and the P2370HD-both of which are exemplary products in this sector-this latest 24'', backlit monitor with a built-in TV tuner can't afford any mistakes.
As we've come to expect with monitors like this, there's a rich selection of inputs and outputs. Component, composite and SCART video inputs join VGA, two HDMI ports and the TV tuner at the back. For audio, the FX2490HD has a pair of 2 x 5 W speakers, along with both a line out and optical audio output.
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Review by itp.net Retailing for US $476 the SyncMaster FX2490HD is the second most expensive LCD screen here.For your cash you get a LCD that can also double as a TV screen however.
Studying the SyncMaster we couldn't help but notice its attractive looks and finish. The screen itself is finished in what Samsung calls ‘ToC Mystic Brown Cabinet' and the chrome four-prong stand just accentuates the overall look. The stand also provides a super stable base for the screen.
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