Monitor Roundup: 23-26 Inches : Samsung SyncMaster P2370
10. Samsung SyncMaster P2370
Films
For films, you should turn the MagicBright setting from "Custom" to "Text", which will do a lot to reduce flickering, which is a good first step for any monitor. The other issue is upscaling, but there's nothing on the screen itself that can improve that. It's up to you to choose a good quality source, as well as a player that meets your needs.
21.5 and 22-inch monitors are beginning to make room for 23-inch screens.
For several years now, Samsung has been pushing its high-end 22-inch monitors and has benefited from massive sales. Looking back across its heritage of excellent screens, there was the 226BW, the 2232BW and finally the T220 just last year. In reality, while the looks have been evolving, as well as the hardware (including video inputs), the display quality has generally remained stable, and, apart from a few 'panel problems', excellent. All these models were characterised by excellent colors and responsiveness.
- P2370 Black 23"...
This year was supposed to see the success of the P2270, the replacement of the T220. Except that when we tested it, we began to have some doubts, which were later confirmed. The 21.5" P2270 is responsive, but not quite up to scratch with color, and above all, hardly any less expensive than the P2370, which turned out to be a much better screen. The moral of the story? We would say that what's happening is a gradual replacement of 21.5 and 22-inch screens, taken over by 23-inch Full HD screens at a similar price.
Apart from the size, the SyncMaster P2370 takes all of the elements of the P2270. What's more, the specs look very similar on paper: the 23-inch Full HD is clearly destined to oust the 22-inch model at almost exactly the same price. The very thin frame is in glossy black plastic, with a rim in transparent plastic. The stand is fixed and the only input is a single DVI. There are very few extras, with neither a headphone jack nor any speakers.
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Samsung has chosen energy efficient lamps for the backlighting. This means that electricity consumption falls by 30% compared to 'normal' 23" screens, without any negative impact on the monitor's quality.
Colors
When we got to testing the P2370, we started to think back over our tests, and then we looked back through our archives: have we ever awarded a screen five stars for color with its default settings before? No: the P2370 is the first!
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The colors are almost perfect, with no shade dominating and greys at the right brightness. To put it simply, we rarely get the chance to test such an accurate screen. Its deltaE score never climbs above 1.8, while we'd usually be happy at 3.0! The only people who won't be happy are the anti-TN panel camp who find the lack of evenness in color an the viewing angles that cause the image to appear black when you look at the screen from below.
The contrast matches the excellent colors, with a ratio of 900:1 where the average screen reaches 750:1. Samsung has really mastered the colors on the P2370.
Gaming
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At first sight, the P2370 is a good-quality 2 ms screen that won't let itself be beaten by the most demanding games. However, looking a second time, we found traces of some very light reverse ghosting. The effect is very slight, and almost imperceptible, but it's there, and it could affect some users. Don't say we didn't warn you.
For reference, you can compare it to our ghosting test animation.
For anybody who has no intention of playing games, you can turn of the overdrive by turning the response time down from "fast" to "normal" using the OSD. The screen will be a little bit less responsive, but it will be perfectly acceptable for office use.
The input lag presents no problems, with just one frame behind on average, meaning there will be no troubling delays to disrupt multi-player games.
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The lack of accessories and flexibility has cost the P2370 a fifth star, but if that's not one of your priorities, it could well be the screen for you.
I just bought a Samsung T26HD Monitor & 1080p HD TV combo from Sam's club for $350. So far I love it. Better overall than the 28" Viewsonic I replaced.
What kind of article is this? Almost all the monitors got 4-star rating, STAR RATINGS? Little uniformity to the way the LCDs are described and "benchmarked".
Not up to par with normal THG's articles.
can anyone explain to my this flickering issue? is it only an issue on 1080p lcd monitor?
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I don't understand the need for such a big variety in size. It just seems like there should only be 20, 24 and 30. Are people really that picky about these things?
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Why would ANYBODY but an apple monitor?
Why would ANYBODY but an apple monitor?
For the name.
Personally, I was looking forward to seeing the Samsung F2380, but apparently all of the worthy monitors got left out.
None of these impressed me at all. Though I use a pair of 24" Samsungs at home along with a pair of 17" Samsungs, I still prefer the 22" Mitsubishi Diamond Plus 200 I took to work, especially for gaming. No LCD that I have seen has been able to compare to it yet in my opinion.
What kind of article is this? Almost all the monitors got 4-star rating, STAR RATINGS? Little uniformity to the way the LCDs are described and "benchmarked". Not up to par with normal THG's articles.
It's not a THG article, it's a Digital Versus article that was republished here. I assume there is a partnership happening.
I am sorry if I am keeping asking this: are there true 24 bit LCD (8 bits / color) monitor in this review? I want to buy real 24 bit LCD, not some 18 bit interpolation
. I don't want to be cheated. If the vendor sold a 18 bit LCD with 18 bit color information that would be fine. But they sell 18 bit as 24 bit, that would be wrong. From google I find out that TN panel is out of option. All TN Panel is 18 bit interpolation. thx.
I want a big one for Christmas.
What about the Samsung SyncMaster 2343BW?
***** monitor.
Why? It's a 2048x1152 23" monitor for about $190...
Wao.... this quite a good review. After reading it there is S-IPS panel and PVA. I just don't certain if they are true 24 bit, since today many value IPS and VA is show up.
If there is no color problem, then this is another major problem:
RESOLUTION. Since 17" hi end laptop till 103" world largest Plasma why the are all at 1900 x 1200? Only few of them really make few megapixel resolution. If 1400 is for 19", 22 is 1080p, then 24 should be 2500 x 1600. More thant 24" res should be more than 2500. It also good to anticipate the coming of 4k movie. Or if you are a photographer with 24 megapixel jpg / raw. There also halbingter of what super hi end camera that has 50 Megapixel.
Please I hope OLED will fix 2 major LCD problem :
1. color interpolation
2. resolution beyond 1080p HD.
Why weren't any Dell monitors included in this review? I have been using the 2407WFP for about three years now. Solid monitor. The 2408's are out now. This is one of the best monitors on the market regardless of price. Why wasn't it included in this review? INCOMPLETE!!!
My thoughts exactly, no Dell, even after my extensive research, I always bump into a 2408WFP and the recently released U2410, which the later is REALLY amazing bar the 6ms gtg response (even on the 2408WFP) which I am debating if that is really an improvement over my 8ms gtg 2007WFP response rate wise?
Couldn't figure out how to edit the previous post, but I meant to say 8ms vs 6ms gtg in a gaming environment, is it a big improvement?
My thoughts exactly, no Dell, even after my extensive research, I always bump into a 2408WFP and the recently released U2410, which the later is REALLY amazing bar the 6ms gtg response (even on the 2408WFP) which I am debating if that is really an improvement over my 8ms gtg 2007WFP response rate wise?
To be honest you must have been one of the lucky ones with your dell. From my research the Dells tend to be a hit and miss as to good vs. bad ones. I tend to pay more attention to User reviews rather than Editor Reviews as nowadays Editors tend to be biased and or just like to cut corners and give everyone 4 stars lol. This is purely slacking in ones job duties. I would like to note however that I believe the manufactures no matter which brand would be held accountable to the advertised specs on hardware. Monitor manufacture. Tend to be the worse culprit when it comes to overstated performance.
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A typo that's still a word. Funny stuff.
Sorry for double post:
What's this about a mouse and keyboard included with the Apple display? Their webpage doesn't say anything about that. If they were included, then when combined with passable speakers, webcam and mic, the total asking price starts to sound slightly less ridiculous (remember what the Apple wireless mouse and keyboard cost).
8ms vs 6ms gtg in a gaming environment, is it a big improvement?
That's a 33% improvement mate.