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Da Dego · 12th Jul 2007, 23:17

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/07...new_monitors/1

Samsung has released two new monitors today - a mid-range 24" and a 22" with fast response time.

lamboman · 12th Jul 2007, 23:24

This is great news, Samsungs products are normally fairly high end, and expensive. Extra beer money!

Neogumbercules · 12th Jul 2007, 23:40

What are the main differences between a 226BW and a 226CW? No "dynamic" 3000:1 CR and lower brightness, at the cost of a better gaming monitor? I have a 226BW S model and it's fantastic at gaming. Wait, are these monitors wide gamut?

cosmic · 12th Jul 2007, 23:42

Interesting, but not much information on the colour gamut covered; is it likely to be similar to the new 24 inch Dell which covers most of the AdobeRGB colour space - probably not at this price which seems quite amazing for a 24 inch display

DXR_13KE · 13th Jul 2007, 00:10

i like these, but i would like to see the new led powered screens.

will. · 13th Jul 2007, 01:42

I like Samsung.. or more specifically, I like whoever is designing Samsung's products. They look purdy

Da_Rude_Baboon · 13th Jul 2007, 08:46

The 'Discuss' link the at the top of the page is dead.

Jamie · 13th Jul 2007, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da_Rude_Baboon

The 'Discuss' link the at the top of the page is dead.

Thanks for pointing that out, forgot to update the forum url in the config.

specofdust · 13th Jul 2007, 09:18

When bringing news on and reviewing monitors can you guys make sure you mention the native resolutions of those monitors at least once? Personally as important a factor as size, and a more important factor than any single quality measurement is the resolution that a monitor will do.

edit: And for anyone wondering, us Brits pay £110 or $220 more for this monitor than our American friends. Feel that stretching folks.

p3n · 13th Jul 2007, 09:19

I love my SM-206BW with 2ms repsonse, they're some sweet monitors for gaming - kinda confused why the BW looks different to mine and the CW the same.

BioSniper · 13th Jul 2007, 09:33

These look rather nice, though the plastic surround on the right one doesn't do it for me, loving the one on the left though

specofdust · 13th Jul 2007, 09:38

Indeed. I'd be very tempted by the 24 if it cost £250. At £360 though it's about £110 too steep.

Buzzons · 13th Jul 2007, 11:39

"UK was not available at the time of publication." Where did the UK go?!!??!?!?! Should it not say "UK pricing was not..." not as it does say that the entire UK has disappeared!

cosmic · 13th Jul 2007, 12:03

Its available for pre-order from Overclockers at £388
Samsung 245B

specofdust · 13th Jul 2007, 12:07

It's available somewhere decent (scan) for £365.

Da Dego · 13th Jul 2007, 13:06

Sorry guys, a couple of these issues were my fault. I'm used to thinking of the monitors as 20-22" == 1680x1050, etc. so I didn't include the resolutions in my original draft - I was more highlighting the differences vs. other monitors in the same field. Also, UK pricing was totally absent from the release earlier yesterday and I saw a direct conversion as well, useless because we all know how rip-off Britain got its name. Glad to know that Scan has it on pre-order though! I guess they had everything ready, as the monitors were "shipping immediately" but that doesn't mean to consumers - more like from the place of manufacture using the slowest boat imaginable.

I'm sorry about the confusion!!

cosmic · 13th Jul 2007, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by specofdust

It's available somewhere decent (scan) for £365.

Thats an excellent deal from Scan

specofdust · 13th Jul 2007, 13:56

While it may be a good deal for the UK, not being familiar with what LCD monitors are expected to cost in the UK I am rather disgusted that we pay such inflated prices compared with the US. I would be highly interested to hear any justifications for why this must be from companies such as Scan, and Samsung.

DXR_13KE · 13th Jul 2007, 15:49

and those inflated prices also affect € countries.....

cosmic · 13th Jul 2007, 21:36

Is it because we now pay an EU duty of 14% on larger monitor imports, then of course there is another 17.5% on top of that for the UK government - or is the EU tax still to come into effect?

12th Jul 2007, 23:17	#1
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cosmic Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 379	Interesting, but not much information on the colour gamut covered; is it likely to be similar to the new 24 inch Dell which covers most of the AdobeRGB colour space - probably not at this price which seems quite amazing for a 24 inch display

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13th Jul 2007, 09:18	#9
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,622	When bringing news on and reviewing monitors can you guys make sure you mention the native resolutions of those monitors at least once? Personally as important a factor as size, and a more important factor than any single quality measurement is the resolution that a monitor will do. edit: And for anyone wondering, us Brits pay £110 or $220 more for this monitor than our American friends. Feel that stretching folks. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

13th Jul 2007, 09:19	#10
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 737	I love my SM-206BW with 2ms repsonse, they're some sweet monitors for gaming - kinda confused why the BW looks different to mine and the CW the same.

13th Jul 2007, 09:33	#11
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13th Jul 2007, 09:38	#12
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,622	Indeed. I'd be very tempted by the 24 if it cost £250. At £360 though it's about £110 too steep. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

13th Jul 2007, 11:39	#13
Buzzons Mod Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086	"UK was not available at the time of publication." Where did the UK go?!!??!?!?! Should it not say "UK pricing was not..." not as it does say that the entire UK has disappeared!

13th Jul 2007, 12:03	#14
cosmic Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 379	Its available for pre-order from Overclockers at £388 Samsung 245B

13th Jul 2007, 12:07	#15
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,622	It's available somewhere decent (scan) for £365. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

13th Jul 2007, 13:06	#16
Da Dego Brett Thomas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH USA Posts: 3,906	Sorry guys, a couple of these issues were my fault. I'm used to thinking of the monitors as 20-22" == 1680x1050, etc. so I didn't include the resolutions in my original draft - I was more highlighting the differences vs. other monitors in the same field. Also, UK pricing was totally absent from the release earlier yesterday and I saw a direct conversion as well, useless because we all know how rip-off Britain got its name. Glad to know that Scan has it on pre-order though! I guess they had everything ready, as the monitors were "shipping immediately" but that doesn't mean to consumers - more like from the place of manufacture using the slowest boat imaginable. I'm sorry about the confusion!! __________________ "Frankly that seems overkill. iluvtrees2 arguing with spec is the intellectual equivalent of a bunny rabbit taking on a pissed-off lion." - Nexxo

13th Jul 2007, 13:56	#18
specofdust Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Aberdeen, UK, EU Posts: 7,622	While it may be a good deal for the UK, not being familiar with what LCD monitors are expected to cost in the UK I am rather disgusted that we pay such inflated prices compared with the US. I would be highly interested to hear any justifications for why this must be from companies such as Scan, and Samsung. __________________ Like marmite, only no-one hates it Mmm bop!

13th Jul 2007, 15:49	#19
DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,480	and those inflated prices also affect € countries..... __________________ RENEGADE X CONTEST! <---- CLICK if you want to win a free Command & Conquer 4 beta key!

13th Jul 2007, 21:36	#20
cosmic Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 379	Is it because we now pay an EU duty of 14% on larger monitor imports, then of course there is another 17.5% on top of that for the UK government - or is the EU tax still to come into effect?