Samsung SyncMaster 225BW 22” Widescreen LCD

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Dec. 31, 2006

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Conclusion

The Samsung SyncMaster 225BW 22" Widescreen LCD is a fine monitor. Well worth the $400 street price. The only problems I have with it are the narrow viewing angles and the fact that the display out of the box seemed washed out in terms of color; though calibrating the display fixed that problem.

Although it doesn't have some of the extra features found on other models, the price point of $400 for a great 22" display is hard to argue with. If you're really hard up for cash, you can look at other 22" off brand displays you'll find their prices are about $50 cheaper than this model, but Samsung is a well known name in the industry and provides a 3 year warranty on this model.

Other than the two small issues I mentioned, I'd strongly recommend the Samsung SyncMaster 225BW 22" Widescreen LCD to anyone looking at a 22" displays.

Pros

Screen size
Price
Excellent image quality
Easy setup

Cons

No Portrait Mode
Poor off angle color accuracy
No extras like powered USB hub, etc

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2 User Comments

1 - Posted by Lynda on October 3, 2008 - 2:45 pm

This is a great monitor - especially for the price. However, mine has developed a problem after approximately 14 months of daily use. I bought it in early July 2007 and in late August 2008 it began coming on with a gray screen and freezing. I have to turn it off and back on 2-3 times for it to come on normally and work. A couple of times I've had to shut down my computer and monitor for 5-10 minutes and begin all over. When not in use I shut it down, I don't put it to sleep - and it's always plugged in to a high quality surge protector.

2 - Posted by Kurtis on October 3, 2008 - 3:37 pm

Are you positive the problem isn't your computer? Just to check, I'd plug it into a different computer and see if you have the same issues.

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