Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 review
in Monitors
Verdict
A gorgeous TFT with all the strengths of an LED backlight, but it doesn't justify such a high price
Review Date: 17 Sep 2009
Reviewed By: David Bayon
Price when reviewed: £272 (£313 inc VAT)
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Value for Money
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| Details | |
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| Part Code | LS23EFPKFK |
| Review Date | 17 Sep 2009 |
| Price ex VAT | £272 |
| Price inc VAT | £313 |
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| Main specifications | |
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| Screen size | 23.0in |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen brightness | 250cd/m2 |
| Pixel response time | 2ms |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast ratio | 5,000,000:1 |
| Pixel pitch | 0.265mm |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 170 degrees |
| Vertical viewing angle | 160 degrees |
| Speaker type | None |
| Speaker power ouput | N/A |
| TV tuner |
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| TV tuner type | N/A |
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| DVI inputs | 1 |
| VGA inputs | 0 |
| HDMI inputs | 1 |
| DisplayPort inputs | 0 |
| Scart inputs | 0 |
| HDCP support |
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| Upstream USB ports | 0 |
| USB ports (downstream) | 0 |
| 3.5mm audio input jacks | 0 |
| Headphone output |
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| Other audio connectors | Optical S/PDIF out, 3.5mm audio out |
| Accessories supplied | |
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| Internal power supply |
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| Power consumption | |
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| Peak power consumption | 31W |
| Image adjustments | |
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| Brightness control? |
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| Contrast control? |
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| Colour temperature settings | Cool, Normal, Warm, Custom |
| Ergonomics | |
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| Swivel angle | 0 degrees |
| Height adjustment | 0mm |
| Pivot (portrait) mode? |
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| Dimensions | |
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| Dimensions | 571 x 190 x 423mm (WDH) |
| Weight | 3.600kg |
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