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The Samsung T260HD is a 26" widescreen HDTV LCD monitor that is designed to be as elegant looking on the outside as the images it produces. The monitor bezel features Samsungs Touch of Color, which blends a hint of color into the piano black frame making it look like a piece of art, even when turned off. It has a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and there is a built in full HD 1080p digital HDTV tuner allowing you to watch TV and HDTV in stunning quality. There are also VGA and DVI inputs for when it is used as a computer monitor. There is an "invisible" speaker system of two 3W speakers which can produce stunning Dolby Digital surround sound, making this a complete entertainment system for movies, music or games. The monitor's over all dimensions are 24.02" x 19.78" x 9.65" , it weighs 18.73 lbs and it has a swivel/tilt stand.
MSRP $600.00
Release date June, 2008
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Display
- Screen Size: 25.5" wide
- Resolution: 1920 x 1200
- Brightness: 300 cd/m²
- Contrast Ratio: DC 10,000:1 (1000:1) (Typ.)
- Response time: 5 ms
- Viewing Angle: 170º / 150º (CR>10)
- Signal input: analog RGB, DVI, HDMI, component , TV (digital TV/analog TV)
- Sync. Signal: separate H/V, composite
- Connector: 15pin D-sub, DVI-D, 2HDMI, component, DTV Tuner, optical out
Power
- Power Consumption: 70 watts (max.)
- Stand By Power (DPMS): < 2 W
Features
- Plug & Play: DDC2B
- Multimedia Speakers: 3 W x 2 Ch (Dolby DIgital)
- Optional Accessories: remote controller, D-Sub cable, DVI-D cable
- Special Features: built-in DTV (ATSC) Tuner, sound: Dolby Digital, optical digital sound (SPDIF) out, component, 2 HDMI, supporting 1080P input
- Stand: Swivel, Tilt
Dimension / Weight
- Product Dimension(With stand, WxHxD): 24.02" x 19.78" x 9.65"
- Shipment Dimension: 27.64" x 22.32" x 7.28"
- Product Weight: 18.73 lbs.
- Shipment Weight: 24.25 lbs.
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Samsung T260HD
• Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD 25.5-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor
• T260HD 25.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor
UPC: 729507803807
EAN: 729507803807
MPN: T260HD
Competitors
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MSRP $849.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- 1080p capable resolution (1920 x 1200px)
- huge variety of inputs
- large screen size
Cons
- expensive
- higher dot pitch than most monitors (same resolution as 24" monitors) - larger pixels are noticeable when sitting close, may make image appear fuzzy
- back light bleed/consistency issues
Samsung T260HD
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Dell UltraSharp 2709W
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MSRP $690.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- excellent 3-year warranty
- full 1080p resolution (1920 x 1200px)
- quality S-PVA panel, superior to the majority of screens which are cheaper TN panels - better colour, viewing angles
- plethora of inputs - 2 x DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, component, composite, VGA
Cons
- colours are quite inaccurate out of the box - needs calibration before being used professionally
- measurable input lag (64.1ms)
- not good for hardcore gamers
Samsung T260HD
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Dell UltraSharp 2408WFP
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MSRP $499.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- large 27" screen size
- full 1080p resolution
- HDMI connectivity
Cons
- 16:9 aspect ratio means you lose 200 vertical pixels, fine for media but poorer for everything else (surfing the net, productivity software)
- large glossy bezel attracts fingerprints
- cheap stand - wobbly, no height adjustment or portrait mode
Samsung T260HD
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HP 2709m
MSRP $519.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- large size
- HDMI input
- capable of displaying full 1080p high definition media
Cons
- such a large size the negative characteristics of TN panel technology will be apparent (viewing angles)
- cheap plastic stand - poor ergonomics
- expensive for a TN panel
Samsung T260HD
vs.
LG W2753V
MSRP $695.00
Released July, 2008
The Viewsonic VA2626wm is a widescreen 26" LCD monitor with integrated speakers. For further information, please see the Viewsonic Value Series report. Specs 25.5" Widescreen LCD 1920x1200 Optimum Resolution Static Contrast Ratio: 800:1 Response Time: 5ms Brightness: 350cd/m2 VGA, DVI, HDMI inputs Integrated 2x2.5-watt speakers
Samsung T260HD
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Viewsonic VA2626wm
MSRP $809.00
Released February, 2008
The Viewsonic VP2650wb is a 26" LCD monitor with 110% colour saturation. For further information, please see the Viewsonic Pro Series report. Specs: 26" Widescreen LCD 110% Colour Saturation 1920x1200 Optimum Resolution Static Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 4000:1 Response Time: 2ms gray-to-gray, 5ms black-white-black Brightness: 400cd/m2 VGA, DVI inputs...
Samsung T260HD
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Viewsonic VP2650wb
Reviews
May 6, 2009
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Pros
- large variety of inputs - can be used as a TV as well as a computer monitor
- large screen size
- full 1080p capable resolution
- built in HD tuner
- affordable price considering its size and inputs
- meets the EPEAT Silver level criteria (at least 65% of the monitor is recyclable/reusable)
Cons
- cheap plastic stand - limited ergonomics, wobbly
- TN panel - cheap and fast at the expense of colour depth and viewing angles
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November 6, 2009
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Pros
- large variety of inputs - can be used as a TV as well as a computer monitor
- large screen size
- full 1080p capable resolution
- affordable price considering its size and inputs
- At $350, this is a good value for a monitor/TV with its size/inputs
Cons
- May be too big for some computer set ups
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September 26, 2009
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Pros
- large variety of inputs - can be used as a TV as well as a computer monitor
- large screen size
- built in HD tuner
- At $350, this is a good value for a monitor/TV with its size/inputs
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July 19, 2009
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Pros
- At S$699, it is great value for a Full HD monitor/TV
Cons
- slow connectivity to HDMI
- speaker has wierd sound output due to poor placement at the bottom of the screen.
- no TV out!!!
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May 6, 2009
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