A Guide to Choosing the Right 19" LCD Monitor - 7 Models Reviewed
by Kristopher Kubicki on November 30, 2004 12:04 AM EST- Posted in
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Samsung SyncMaster 193P
The Samsung 193P is an LCD that we have looked at before. Many may recall our exclusive preview of the Samsung 193P back in April. Our 193P boasted extremely ambitious specifications, which stirred a bit of controversy - 800:1 contrast ratios seem a bit unheard of. Samsung's official statement remains that there were multiple versions of the LCD with identical specifications, but different contrast ratios. We continued to ignore the specification altogether and just tested the monitor for ourselves. Six months later, we revisited this LCD monitor (with a store-bought sample) and ran it through the LCD testing gauntlet along with the other monitors.
There is no denying it - Samsung's design puts the other monitors in this roundup to shame. Most of our other LCDs today are entry level models, but there is no reason why every monitor shouldn't look as good as the SyncMaster 193P.
| Samsung SyncMaster 193P | |
| LCD | 19" SXGA LCD (Active Matrix) pixel pitch: 0.294mm Anti-glare coating PVA Display Mode |
| Scanning Frequency | Horizontal: 30-81kHz Vertical: 56-75Hz |
| Response Time | 20ms (Typical) |
| Contrast Ratio | 800:1 (Typical) |
| Compatibility | 1280 x 1024 (Native) |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m2 |
| Viewing Angle | 178 / 178 (Horizontal / Vertical) |
| Power | Working: 40W Standby/Off: 5W |
| Warranty | 3 years parts and labor |
| Interface | DVI 15-pin D-sub |
The monitor specifications for the 193P remain largely unchanged, since we looked at the unit several months ago, but the LTM190E4 panel specifications seem to have changed slightly (and Samsung's own internal documentation seem to disagree). In fact, the LTM specifications actually claim that the monitor has a 1000:1 contrast ratio instead of the advertised 800:1 ratio.
Again, for an in-depth analysis of our SyncMaster 193P, please check the original review from April.
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archcommus87 - Saturday, December 4, 2004 - link
Additionally, what are your thoughts on response time? I see that many of the monitors reviewed here are 20-25 ms monitors, however so many people claim that anything over 16 is simply unacceptable for gaming. Is this true or would 25 be plenty fine?archcommus87 - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
So SOME out there are actually 4:3 physicall. How do you know which ones? They do list l x w x h, but I'm assuming that includes base. So you must read a review or physically measure it yourself to know this?Kristopher: What is your opinion on the quality of the image when it is upscaled in such a way, say trying to run a game at 10x7 on a 19" 1280x1024 monitor.
GOSHARKS - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
KristopherKubicki, that may be the case with some models - BUT you imply that ALL 17-19" LCDs that are 5:4 in resolution are in reality 4:3 physically, which is incorrect and confusing for people reading your review."Most 19" and 17" LCDs have an aspect ratio of 5:4 (1280x1024). This is OK, but you're looking at a 5:4 signal crammed in a 4:3 box."
KristopherKubicki - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
archcommus87: LCDs will naturally interpolate pixels if you choose a non-native resolution. Only a few monitors will scale the image down to the correct pixel size (ie the Samsung 192T). Of course, if you do that you just turned your 19" LCD into a 17" one.Kristopher
KristopherKubicki - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
GOSHARKS: As i stated above in the comment addressed to #14, there are LCDs that are not the correct aspect ratio. A few viewsonic models come to mind. That was the only thing I was addressing in the aspect ratio portion of the guide.Kristopher
KristopherKubicki - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
Peter: For these LCDs you are correct, they are all the correct aspect ratio. However, we have looked at 17" and 19" pannels in the past that are 4:3 (and not surprisingly they did not get good reviews).Kristopher
archcommus87 - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
Are the options presented thus far really the only options for running games at resolutions other than native? If so how could anyone want an LCD for gaming? Unless you're positive you'll always have a beefy enough computer to run games at 1280x1024 or higher. Or unless you don't mind playing the game with black around all sides.vailr - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
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Peter - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
Or does the Anandtech high-tech lab not feature such an old fashioned tool like a wooden stick with a scale on it?http://emoties.murphology.com/strips/displayimage....
Peter - Friday, December 3, 2004 - link
... and I had said exactly that in #14 already. No correction so far? Boo...