Latest Samsung SyncMaster LCD monitor, the 2233SW – a Full HD screen has a 1920×1080 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The lack of HDMI connectivity is a bit disappointing, but this is still a large LCD monitor.
Recent Samsung LCD monitors are very stylish and the SyncMaster 2233SW this trend. It has a glossy black bezel with a clear plastic extruded along the bottom edge. A soft blue LED just below the Samsung logo on the bottom of the screen completes the stylish package, with a round base. Light tends to reflect on the surface of the ring, though the screen itself is not glossy, so it is ideal for use in an office environment. We did not like the controls on the right side of the monitor, which is difficult to read labels and buttons require a firm pressure.
The Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW holder is difficult to connect with an awkward ball link on the bottom of the monitor is pushed into the position with great force hinge. The ball joint into place is not like most other LCD monitors, instead, is wedged in place. While holding the LCD firmly once connected, the standard does not allow the monitor to or increased, nor leave much to tip.
The monitor has a 5ms refresh rate, making it one of the faster 22in screens on the market. The lack of HDMI connectivity limits the Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW used for high-definition gaming, although it performed well in our fast-motion tests – only a small gap was present and there was no noticeable ghosting problems when viewing action movies and PC games.
Color and contrast are excellent. The mentioned dynamic contrast ratio is 15,000:1, while the typical contrast ratio is 1000:1. Black levels are rich, detail is excellent and both light and dark contrasts showed with great distinction in our DisplayMate tests. The SyncMaster 2233SW also has accurate colors and saturation levels and produces a bright, sharp image with no evidence of backlight bleeding.
It is worthwhile to explore the on-screen menus as Samsung has included many useful features, led by MagicColor and MagicBright. MagicColor increases clarity, perfect for viewing images while MagicBright is a set of pre-set color modes, including sports, movies, dynamic contrast, text, internet and games. In a normal office environment, we found the ideal mode to Internet settings, although the colors produced in some of the other modes are excellent, with no over-saturation. Text is accurately represented with a minimal deviations and to the native 1920×1080 resolution of the Windows desktop looked great.
Our only real complaint lies with the vertical viewing angles, which can be improved. Fortunately, the horizontal viewing angles are much better, with no noticeable color shift.
The back of the Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW has an etched flower design. The LCD monitor includes DVI and D-Sub ports, but disappointingly there’s no DVI cable included in the package.
Recent Samsung LCD monitors are very stylish and the SyncMaster 2233SW this trend. It has a glossy black bezel with a clear plastic extruded along the bottom edge. A soft blue LED just below the Samsung logo on the bottom of the screen completes the stylish package, with a round base. Light tends to reflect on the surface of the ring, though the screen itself is not glossy, so it is ideal for use in an office environment. We did not like the controls on the right side of the monitor, which is difficult to read labels and buttons require a firm pressure.
The Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW holder is difficult to connect with an awkward ball link on the bottom of the monitor is pushed into the position with great force hinge. The ball joint into place is not like most other LCD monitors, instead, is wedged in place. While holding the LCD firmly once connected, the standard does not allow the monitor to or increased, nor leave much to tip.
The monitor has a 5ms refresh rate, making it one of the faster 22in screens on the market. The lack of HDMI connectivity limits the Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW used for high-definition gaming, although it performed well in our fast-motion tests – only a small gap was present and there was no noticeable ghosting problems when viewing action movies and PC games.
Color and contrast are excellent. The mentioned dynamic contrast ratio is 15,000:1, while the typical contrast ratio is 1000:1. Black levels are rich, detail is excellent and both light and dark contrasts showed with great distinction in our DisplayMate tests. The SyncMaster 2233SW also has accurate colors and saturation levels and produces a bright, sharp image with no evidence of backlight bleeding.
It is worthwhile to explore the on-screen menus as Samsung has included many useful features, led by MagicColor and MagicBright. MagicColor increases clarity, perfect for viewing images while MagicBright is a set of pre-set color modes, including sports, movies, dynamic contrast, text, internet and games. In a normal office environment, we found the ideal mode to Internet settings, although the colors produced in some of the other modes are excellent, with no over-saturation. Text is accurately represented with a minimal deviations and to the native 1920×1080 resolution of the Windows desktop looked great.
Our only real complaint lies with the vertical viewing angles, which can be improved. Fortunately, the horizontal viewing angles are much better, with no noticeable color shift.
The back of the Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW has an etched flower design. The LCD monitor includes DVI and D-Sub ports, but disappointingly there’s no DVI cable included in the package.