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Samsung SyncMaster 245T

 

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  • User Score (63)
    8.3 8.3 from 63 reviewers
  • Expert Score (9)
    7.6 7.6 from 9 reviewers
  • Design (7)
    7.9 7.9 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (8)
    5.5 5.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Features (8)
    7.2 7.2 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (9)
    8.3 8.3 from 9 reviewers
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5-6
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3-4
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Users:
9-10
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7-8
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5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    8.0/10
    6 March 2008

    It should be a flagship screen, a demonstration of this manufacturer’s technical know-how. Read more

    • Ergonomics, finishing touches, Large viewing angles from all directions, Very good reactivity, Multiple video inputs
    • Price, Imperfect colors. But for the price?, No zero dead pixel policy

  2. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    8.0/10
    5 May 2009

    The Samsung SyncMaster 245T is a 24in LCD with multiple inputs and a flexible design. And though washed out at default settings, a little tweaking... Read more

  3. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    9 August 2008

    There's little denying the quality of the Samsung 245T. It's incredibly versatile with plenty of connectivity, adjustment and a simple and attractive... Read more

  4. TFT Central

    TFT Central
    7 May 2008

    The Samsung 245T was an interesting screen to test I felt, offering a decent range of interfaces, ergonomic adjustments and 'extra features' which Read more

    • Excellent range of ergonomic and interface options, Excellent colour accuracy and extended colour gamut once calibrated, Good pixel responsiveness ...
    • Relatively poor black depth and contrast ratio compared with other VA screens, Input lag is quite high, Poor default colour accuracy

  5. PC Pro

    PC Pro
    8.3/10
    7 March 2008

    A truly magnificent monitor in terms of both picture quality and features, but the price is prohibitive Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Another Pleased User

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Crash and Burn "Resident Curmudgeon", Amazon
    10 September 2010

    My wife gave me this for Valentine's Day, 2009, and I gave her a couple of necklaces. I can't wear the monitor, but it gets lots of comments when... Read more

  2. Samsung SyncMaster 245T

    10/10
    Reviewer: kerbe, pcworld.com
    2 weeks ago

    Sometimes I just sit and stare at this monitor -- the image quality is STUNNING! I can walk across the room from it and still clearly read 10pt fonts. Read more

    • Ease of use.Glorious image quality.HDMI connection.
    • Doesn't seem to have a "sleep" mode.

  3. Failed at day 32

    Newegg
    2.0/10
    Reviewer: ala.frosty, Newegg
    12 October 2009

    I was in Canada at the time and Samsung would not accept a warranty return because of that. Read more

    • Looked pretty good while it was working. Slight buzz from the top was not noticeable over the noise of my computer.
    • Infant mortality and the obvious lack of image. It gave some hints that it was about to die leading up to the failure: The image would flick off an...

  4. "Beautiful mid-range monitor"

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: nostromo74, CNET
    10 July 2008

    I was looking for a 20+" monitor to attach to my 13" Mac PowerBook when a sales clerk recommended this monitor. Read more

    • 24" Screen size, amazing viewing angle, 1920x1200 res, usb hub, DVI + HDMI inputs, clarity of display
    • Price, higher resolution would be nice, uses 130 watts, kind of large

  5. One of the top 3 monitors in its class

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: Bishop, B&H Photo
    20 October 2008

    I use this for photos, video and everyday business uses. The clarity is better than a Mac monitor and its equivalent to the Dell monitor. Read more

    • Sharp Image, Vivid Colors
    • Mac sharpness adjustment

  • WikiFreak Description

Samsung SyncMaster 245T

The Samsung SyncMaster 245T is a widescreen monitor has a glossy body style which can be mounted on the wall or put on the desk. It has the ability to have multiple screens visible at one time and has a response time of 6ms (GTG) as well as multi connection capability. The Samsung SyncMaster 245T measures 22.1” in width, 18.1” in height and 9.8 in depth including the stand and carries a weight of approximately 19.4 pounds.

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Samsung SyncMaster 245T

The Samsung SyncMaster 245T is a widescreen monitor has a glossy body style which can be mounted on the wall or put on the desk. It has the ability to have multiple screens visible at one time and has a response time of 6ms (GTG) as well as multi connection capability. The Samsung SyncMaster 245T measures 22.1” in width, 18.1” in height and 9.8 in depth including the stand and carries a weight of approximately 19.4 pounds.

Features

The Samsung SyncMaster 245T offers a 24 inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. It has a brightness of 300 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of DC 1500:1 (1000:1). The viewing angle is 178 degrees horizontally and 178 degrees vertically. The Samsung SyncMaster 245T is also capable of reading signal input in the form of Analog RGB, DVI Compliant Digital RGB, CGBS, S-Video and component in terms of video signal and separate H/V, composite H/V and SOG in terms of sync signal. The connector for the Samsung SyncMaster 245T include 15 pin D-sub, DVI-D CVBS, S-Video, Component and HDMI. It runs on a power consumption of 130 W, maximum, and when on standby mode (DPMS), consumes less than 2W. In addition to that, other features include Plug and play (DDC 2B). The Samsung SyncMaster 245T also has special features such as Video input (CVBS, S-Video, Component), HDMI, full HD Supported (1080P), MagicBright³, MagicTune, MagicRotation (Auto Pivot), PIP/PBP, DVI(HDCP), 6 color control and MPA HAS(100mm). Besides that, the stand’s function include tilt, swivel and pivot.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Appreciate the spaciousness of the 24” widescreen and expand your vision beyond your imagination. The incredible image quality and professional per…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Display
    24"
  • Brightness
    300 cd/㎡
  • Contrast Ratio
    DC1500:1 (1000:1)

Release Date

  • First seen
    10 January 2007

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