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Monitors

Roundup: New Samsung Touch of Color Series Samsung Touch of Color  SyncMaster P2050  P2250  P2350  SyncMaster P2050  SyncMaster P2250  SyncMaster P2350  SyncMaster P2070  P2270  P2370  SyncMaster P2070  SyncMaster P2270  SyncMaster P2370  SyncMaster XL2370  SyncMaster XL2370
[11/21/09 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We are going to talk about seven new monitors on TN matrixes in Samsung’s Touch of Color series, including SyncMaster XL2370 solution with LED backlighting.

ViewSonic FuHzion VX2268wm 3D Monitor Review ViewSonic FuHzion VX2268wm  3D monitor  Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision  stereoscopic glasses
[10/17/09 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We are going to talk about a second monitor designed to work with Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses. This time it is a solution from ViewSonic.

New C-PVA Solutions: Samsung SyncMaster F2080 and F2380
[08/19/09 | by Oleg Artamonov]

According to Samsung, C-PVA matrix is only 10% more expensive than TN-matrixes that have taken over the market these days. However, it is way better in terms of viewing angles and overall image quality.

Premium Class: ASUS LS221H and LG Flatron W2284F Monitors Review
[04/19/09 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Many mainboard makers are trying to release premium-class models that would differ from their regular counterparts by exterior looks and sometimes even specifications. Today we are going to talk about two solutions like that from Asus and LG, and see if their actual features correspond with the marketing positioning.

22-Inch PVA: NEC MultiSync P221W Monitor Review
[04/16/09 | by Oleg Artamonov]

This solution from NEC is a monitor built on S-PVA matrix that stands out due to excellent viewing angles and high-quality color reproduction at a decent price point. Read more about it in our detailed review.

Samsung SyncMaster 2233RZ: 120Hz LCD Monitor Review
[04/09/09 | by Oleg Artamonov]

We usually mention LCD monitors with 120Hz refresh rate that have just started selling when we come to speak of Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses. However, our experience shows that you may actually benefit from high refresh rate even without the special glasses. Read more in our review!

LCD Monitor Buyer's Guide: Winter 2008-2009
[01/19/09 | by Oleg Artamonov]

In our today’s article we will try summing up everything we already know about LCD displays in order to answer the common question: what monitor shall I buy? This article is not another test session or a theoretical discussion. It will point out specific modules that could be interesting by certain criteria.

19" LCD Monitors Roundup. Part XIII
[01/09/09 | by Aleksey Meyev]

In our today’s article we are going to discuss another seven displays with 19-inch diagonal from Acer, Asus, Samsung and ViewSonic. Among them are a couple of pretty unusual solutions: one based on PVA matrix and another one with a built-in web-cam.

Dell 2408WFP Monitor Review
[12/18/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Dell 2408WFP is not just an S-PVA matrix with excellent viewing angles, but also great color reproduction, extended color gamut and a large selection of interfaces including HDMI and even DisplayPort. Read more in our review!

Roundup: Touch of Color Monitor Series from Samsung
[11/12/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Samsung engineers have always been by far among the best when it comes to exterior monitor design. However, they have absolutely outdone themselves in the Samsung Touch of Color aka ToC series. We are going to talk about 6 monitors from this series ranging from 19" to 26".

Samsung SyncMaster XL24 and XL30 Monitors Review
[10/31/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Samsung SyncMaster XL20 caused a sensation back in the days, because Samsung was the first to introduce a monitor with LED backlighting and remarkable color gamut at an affordable price. It used to be the only solution like that for a while, but it couldn’t go on like that forever. Today we are going to discuss two more representatives of the same family.

iZ3D Stereoscopic Monitor Review
[10/26/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Today we are going to talk about another 3D monitor, the main competitor to Zalman Trimon – iZ3D monitor featuring two types of matrices within a single case. Read more in our new article!

22" LCD Monitors Roundup. Part III
[10/22/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Today we are going to talk about five LCD monitors with 22-inch diagonal. All of these monitors have one similarity: they are all built with 5ms TN matrices. This roundup will include solutions from NEC, Samsung and ViewSonic.

Zalman Trimon ZM-M220W Stereo Monitor Review
[09/18/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

No matter how many polygons or light sources contemporary graphics cards can create in a single frame, the real world has one principal difference from the virtual world: it is truly 3-dimensional. Luckily, the situation is not hopeless. Meet the new stereo monitor from Zalman that changes it all.

Lenovo ThinkVision L220x Monitor: Comeback of PVA Matrix?
[08/29/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Lenovo ThinkVision L220x is an almost unique monitor for two reasons. Its 22-inch screen supports 1920x1200 resolution and is built using S-PVA matrix with remarkable viewing angles. Read more in our review!

19" LCD Monitor Roundup. Part XII: Budget Models
[08/26/08 | by Aleksey Meyev]

Today we are going to discuss 10 inexpensive LCD monitors with 19-inch diagonal and 5:4 aspect ratio. We will test solutions from Acer, ASUS, BenQ, LG, Samsung and Viewsonic.

19" LCD Monitors Roundup. Part XI
[08/12/08 | by Aleksey Meyev]

We continue testing 19” monitors from the leading makers such as ASUS, HannStar, LG, NEC and ViewSonic. This roundup will include models with 5:4 aspect ratio as well as widescreen ones with 16:10 aspect ratio.

19" LCD Monitors Roundup. Part X: Widescreen Models
[07/15/08 | by Aleksey Meyev]

Today we will discuss 10 widescreen LCD monitors with 19-inch matrix and 16:10 aspect ratio. We will talk about solutions from Acer, ASUS, BenQ, LG, NEC, Samsung and ViewSonic.

20" LCD Monitors Roundup. Part VI
[06/13/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

Today we are going to discuss six inexpensive 20-inch LCD monitors for the office environment. These will be the solutions from NEC, Samsung and Viewsonic. Read our article for details!

Dual-Display Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 2263DX Review
[05/05/08 | by Oleg Artamonov]

The idea to use two monitors on a single computer system is not that new. However, this article will represent its very unique implementation: a set including a regular 22-inch monitor and an additional 7-inch one. Read about a new Samsung solution in our detailed review!