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High-end TFT winner
Samsung SyncMaster 2494HM
Verdict
A few minor flaws, but the design, features and high-quality panel make for a compelling purchase
Review Date: 5 Oct 2009
Price when reviewed: £201
Overall Rating
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Comparison
| Product |
LG Flatron W2442PA
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Samsung SyncMaster 2494HM
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| Details | ||
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| Part Code | W2442PA-BF | LS24KIQRFV/EDC |
| Review Date | 5 Oct 2009 | 5 Oct 2009 |
| Price ex VAT | £177 | £205 |
| Price inc VAT | £204 | £236 |
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| Main specifications | ||
| Screen size | 24.0in | 24.0in |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen brightness | 300cd/m2 | 300cd/m2 |
| Pixel response time | 2ms | 5ms |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast ratio | 10,000:1 | 50,000:1 |
| Pixel pitch | 0.277mm | 0.277mm |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 170 degrees | 170 degrees |
| Vertical viewing angle | 160 degrees | 160 degrees |
| Speaker type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker power ouput | 2W | 6W |
| TV tuner |
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| TV tuner type | N/A | N/A |
| Connections | ||
| DVI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| VGA inputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 0 | 0 |
| Scart inputs | 0 | 0 |
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| Upstream USB ports | 0 | 1 |
| USB ports (downstream) | 0 | 2 |
| 3.5mm audio input jacks | 1 | 1 |
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| Other audio connectors | N/A | N/A |
| Accessories supplied | ||
| Other cables supplied | VGA, 3.5mm audio | VGA, 3.5mm audio |
| Internal power supply |
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| Image adjustments | ||
| Brightness control? |
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| Contrast control? |
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| Colour temperature settings | 6,500-9,300K with two intervals, sRGB | Cool, Normal, Warm, Custom |
| Extra adjustments | Screen position, gamma, sharpness, OSD language, position, power indicator, reset | Image position, size, source, gamma, sharpness, OSD position, language, transparency, info, reset |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Forward tilt angle | 5 degrees | 0 degrees |
| Backward tilt angle | 20 degrees | 20 degrees |
| Swivel angle | N/A | N/A |
| Height adjustment | 110mm | 100mm |
| Pivot (portrait) mode? |
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| Bezel width | 24mm | 17mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 582 x 270 x 438mm (WDH) | 573 x 250 x 420mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 6.200kg | 8.400kg |
