Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM

The Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM is a 24" widescreen LCD monitor that has all the features you will need for virtually any application. Notably it has two 2W built in speakers and and HDMI input making it a quick and easy entertainment solution.  It has a resolution of 1920 x 1200, 10000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 5ms response time making it ideal for movies, games or video/picture editing.  The height adjustable stand and built-in USB ports give added convenience. This monitor accepts HDMI, VGA or DVI inputs allowing it to be connected to nearly any device. The sleek and eye catchingn bezel design will fit perfectly in any home or office environment. The monitor's over all dimensions are 22.24" x 17.62" x 9.84" and it weighs 18.74 lbs.

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Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM
MSRP $400.00
Release date January, 2008
Brand Samsung
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full 1080p capable resolution
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affordable price
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HDMI input
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stand includes many ergonomic features - tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment
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built in USB hub
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high power consumption
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stand looks cheap
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TN panel - cheap to produce/sell and fast at the expense of true colour quality and viewing angles
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Display

  • Screen Size: 24" 
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1200 
  • Brightness: 400 cd/m² 
  • Contrast Ratio: DC10000:1 (1000:1) 
  • Response time: 5 ms 
  • Viewing Angle: 160º / 160º 
  • Signal input: D-sub, DVI, HDMI 
  • Connector: D-sub, DVI, HDMI 

Power

  • Power Consumption: 100W 
  • Stand By Power (DPMS): 1.5W 

Features

  • Plug & Play
  • Multimedia Speakers: 4W (2W x 2Ch.) 
  • Optional Accessories: DVI cable
  • Stand: Tilt, swivel, pivot, height adjustment 

Dimension / Weight

  • Product Dimension(With stand, WxHxD): 22.24" x 17.62" x 9.84" 
  • Shipment Dimension: 25.71" x 20.47" x 11.77" 
  • Product Weight: 18.74 lb 
  • Shipment Weight: 24.03 lb 

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Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM

• Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD Monitor

• SyncMaster 2493HM Black 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor

UPC: 729507802589

EAN: 0729507802589

MPN: LS24KIEEFV/XAA

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Pros
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Cons
  • Uses TN panel technology which isn't the best - fast and cheap at the expense of limited colour range, poor viewing angles
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The LG W2452T is a 24" Widescreen Flatron LCD monitor designed to compliment the new look of Windows Vista and comes in both silver and black. The resolution is 1920 x 1200, the wide aspect ratio is 16:10 and the LCD picture is enhanced with a Flatron f-Engine chip which automatically adjusts the contrast...

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The Viewsonic VX2433wm is a 24" widescreen LCD monitor from Viewsonic's high performance X Series and is and upgrade to the VX2262wm.  The monitor features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1 for rich and vibrant HD image quality.  It offers a response time of 2ms to reduce motion blur and provide a seamless video...

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Pros

  • full 1080p capable resolution
  • affordable price
  • HDMI input
  • stand includes many ergonomic features - tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment
  • built in USB hub

Cons

  • high power consumption
  • stand looks cheap
  • TN panel - cheap to produce/sell and fast at the expense of true colour quality and viewing angles
  • poor built in speakers are a given

Competitors

Yale prefers HP LP2475w, Dell S2409W over Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM
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