- 2494SW has a Viewable Area: 24 Contrast Ratio: 1000:1, 50,000:1 DC Response Time: 5ms Brightness: 300cd/m2 Display Resolution: 1920x1080 Viewing Angle: 170 /160 Input: D-Sub, DVI Bezel Color: Glossy Black Pixel Pitch: 0.270mm Warranty: 3 Years (Parts, Labor&Backlight) Special Features: MagicColor, MagicBright3, MagicTune, Full HD 1080p, D-Sub (VGA) & DVI with HDCP, Simple Tilt Stand
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Simple. Tasteful. High-performance. The Samsung 2494SW 24" widescreen LCD display features 1080p Full HD resolution, 5 ms response time and 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The DVI / D-Sub connections allow you to connect digital cameras, blu-ray players, gaming devices and more. The 16:9 widescreen means widescreen games and movies will be full screen. The widescreen also gives you plenty of room for open applications, tool palettes and desktop widgets, to make every job easier. And with simple styling that includes an acrylic, crystal-like lower bezel edge, the 2494SW adds taste to your desktop.
Perfect high speed performance
With a response time of 5 ms, you can be sure that your monitor will perform perfectly, even in the fastest moving scenes. This stunning, seamless motion imaging presents movies, games, and internet streamed content with precision and without the motion judder, blurring, and ghosting that can occur on a slower monitor, allowing you to enjoy a completely immersive viewing experience.
Dynamic color, dramatic detail
The phenomenal 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio achieves immaculate image integrity. Through intelligent automatic backlight adjustment, deeper black and brighter white tones are created, enabling every image to be presented with rich, realistic color and dramatic depth of detail.
16:9 widescreen display
Look to your right, then left. If gadgets, sidebars and movies feel clipped or crammed, you need a wider monitor. Like the Samsung monitor. Itâ?TMs wide enough to pull up two internet screens side by side. With excellent viewing angles, your eyes will move more easily across the screen. And with more space you can enjoy whatâ?TMs there instead of wondering where it went.
Intelligent Image Size function
The Intelligent Adjustable Image Size function gives you access to enhanced image enjoyment by enabling standard sized content to be viewed at its correct size on a wide screen.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
104 of 108 people found the following review helpful
I rated this 5 stars for the quality of these monitors. After using the Dell 2007WFP and Samsung 204B for many years it was time for me to upgrade to a better monitor. I've done a lot of research on different monitors and the quality of these monitors are outstanding. I use it primarily for photo editing and gaming. After using color correction tools and comparing the photo from the printouts and digital photos on the monitor, the colors are very accurate.
I bought two of these monitors and I am very pleased to own them.
The good:
-Large 24" screen.
-Full 1080p with rich and vibrant colors.
-Good response time.
-High contrast ratio.
-Fully customizable controls to accurately color correct your monitor or needs.
The bad:
-Ports in the back of the monitor are hard to view once the stand is assembled in the monitor.
-Blinking blue light when monitor is on standby can be a bit annoying.
-Stand is a bit flimsy and sensitive to the slightest touch.
-Wish this monitor had a bit more features (hdmi, etc...)
Other:
-This is not explained very well in the manual. There are two power buttons to be aware of, one is a switch next to the power plug and the other in the front near the menu. First plug it in and flip the switch, then place your finger gently over the power symbol and it should power on.
-The monitor has only 1-DVI and 1-VGA port.
-The screen has a matte finish and not glossy.
I bought two of these monitors and I am very pleased to own them.
The good:
-Large 24" screen.
-Full 1080p with rich and vibrant colors.
-Good response time.
-High contrast ratio.
-Fully customizable controls to accurately color correct your monitor or needs.
The bad:
-Ports in the back of the monitor are hard to view once the stand is assembled in the monitor.
-Blinking blue light when monitor is on standby can be a bit annoying.
-Stand is a bit flimsy and sensitive to the slightest touch.
-Wish this monitor had a bit more features (hdmi, etc...)
Other:
-This is not explained very well in the manual. There are two power buttons to be aware of, one is a switch next to the power plug and the other in the front near the menu. First plug it in and flip the switch, then place your finger gently over the power symbol and it should power on.
-The monitor has only 1-DVI and 1-VGA port.
-The screen has a matte finish and not glossy.
75 of 77 people found the following review helpful
This is a good value for a large LCD, with a fast response time, somewhat weak backlight, the typical limitations of a TN-style panel, and also some minor quirks.
The backlight is notably less bright than the one in my previous Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22-inch LCD Monitor, meaning I run the LCD closer to 100% brightness much of the time. On my old Samsung, that would have been blinding, but here it's necessary. Backlight bleed-through is visible as typical for a TN, but less than most similar LCDS: only noticeable in the very top center-third of the screen when the display is set to solid black.
Color reproduction seems reasonable-- next to my more expensive PVA-type Dell 2408WFP UltraSharp 24-inch Widescreen + High Definition Flat Panel Monitor, the Samsung's colors are washed out and drab, but normal for a TN. I found I had to use the preset LCD menu options for "dynamic contrast" or "Game" mode for my preferred warm/bright colors, "text" and "internet" modes result in a drab, cool-colored display.
The monitor does not have HDMI or onboard-audio, which makes it less useful for non-PC multimedia apps, but even so, its native resolution is limited to 1080p (eg 1920x1080) rather than the higher 1920x1200 that is more common in premium 24" screens marketed for computing. I missed the extra vertical 120px this screen should have.
The unit has the typical glossy Samsung bevel surrounding the screen, and the previously huge blue power LED has been shrunken, but still blinks steadily while the LCD is in standby. I'd prefer a skinnier bevel (the bottom part is nearly 2" wide), and a non-blinking LED. The controls are now smooth, touch-sensitive pads. This is nice for appearance, but with no tactile feedback at all, it takes a moment to find the correct spot for the button you intended to press.
Like many entry level LCDs, the stand on this model is tilt-only (it tilts back). No telescoping, swivel or rotation. Unless you intend to swap the stand (possible since it's a standard VESA mount), you will have to tilt the screen back to use it at normal desktop height; like most TN panels, the viewing angles are limited, and the angle "from above" is quite unusable. The stand also did give me some initial trouble, with the bracket refusing to slide into the slot on the back of the LCD until I applied what seemed like excessive force (and I'm a robust adult male). A brief google search turned up that Samsung stands are often "tight" fits and need a bit of extra effort to join up the bracket and monitor.
Twisted Nematic (TN) panels have very fast response times at the price of color accuracy/intensity and viewing angle, but they are cheap to manufacture, and well suited for high frames-per-second applications like gaming. My go-to game recently has been Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year, and playing it, I didn't notice any blurring with this panel's 5ms response time. The LCD also scaled down to lower non-native resolutions (such as 1280x900, 1280x1024, etc) without any visible scaling issues.
Samsung continues to offer ever-cheaper LCD panels of solid quality (not a single dead pixel!), and this is no exception. The limitations of this panel are largely inherent to TN displays. However, Samsung could have done better with the stand design, the tactile feedback from the controls, and the brightness of the backlight.
While I prefer PVA or IPS LCDs, it's hard to beat the budget price on this 24" model. Recommended, for PC-centric usage.
The backlight is notably less bright than the one in my previous Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 22-inch LCD Monitor, meaning I run the LCD closer to 100% brightness much of the time. On my old Samsung, that would have been blinding, but here it's necessary. Backlight bleed-through is visible as typical for a TN, but less than most similar LCDS: only noticeable in the very top center-third of the screen when the display is set to solid black.
Color reproduction seems reasonable-- next to my more expensive PVA-type Dell 2408WFP UltraSharp 24-inch Widescreen + High Definition Flat Panel Monitor, the Samsung's colors are washed out and drab, but normal for a TN. I found I had to use the preset LCD menu options for "dynamic contrast" or "Game" mode for my preferred warm/bright colors, "text" and "internet" modes result in a drab, cool-colored display.
The monitor does not have HDMI or onboard-audio, which makes it less useful for non-PC multimedia apps, but even so, its native resolution is limited to 1080p (eg 1920x1080) rather than the higher 1920x1200 that is more common in premium 24" screens marketed for computing. I missed the extra vertical 120px this screen should have.
The unit has the typical glossy Samsung bevel surrounding the screen, and the previously huge blue power LED has been shrunken, but still blinks steadily while the LCD is in standby. I'd prefer a skinnier bevel (the bottom part is nearly 2" wide), and a non-blinking LED. The controls are now smooth, touch-sensitive pads. This is nice for appearance, but with no tactile feedback at all, it takes a moment to find the correct spot for the button you intended to press.
Like many entry level LCDs, the stand on this model is tilt-only (it tilts back). No telescoping, swivel or rotation. Unless you intend to swap the stand (possible since it's a standard VESA mount), you will have to tilt the screen back to use it at normal desktop height; like most TN panels, the viewing angles are limited, and the angle "from above" is quite unusable. The stand also did give me some initial trouble, with the bracket refusing to slide into the slot on the back of the LCD until I applied what seemed like excessive force (and I'm a robust adult male). A brief google search turned up that Samsung stands are often "tight" fits and need a bit of extra effort to join up the bracket and monitor.
Twisted Nematic (TN) panels have very fast response times at the price of color accuracy/intensity and viewing angle, but they are cheap to manufacture, and well suited for high frames-per-second applications like gaming. My go-to game recently has been Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year, and playing it, I didn't notice any blurring with this panel's 5ms response time. The LCD also scaled down to lower non-native resolutions (such as 1280x900, 1280x1024, etc) without any visible scaling issues.
Samsung continues to offer ever-cheaper LCD panels of solid quality (not a single dead pixel!), and this is no exception. The limitations of this panel are largely inherent to TN displays. However, Samsung could have done better with the stand design, the tactile feedback from the controls, and the brightness of the backlight.
While I prefer PVA or IPS LCDs, it's hard to beat the budget price on this 24" model. Recommended, for PC-centric usage.
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this monitor after using a pair of Dell Ultrasharp 20" monitors for several years. Overall I'm happy with the purchase. The 2494 is a very good value and has a nice, sharp picture with more than enough brightness to spare (I had to dial mine down some).
There are a couple of notable drawbacks though.
- The included stand is far too short with no height adjustment. Unless you want to be looking down at your monitor all the time you'll either need a VESA mount or some type of riser.
- The screen itself is matte (bravo!) but the bezel is a super glossy black. This means that if you have much light behind your viewing position you'll be getting some reflection and glare from the bezel. It's not quite a dealbreaker for me considering the monitor's overall value but it's very annoying to have glare coming from the monitor bezel. I don't get this obsession that monitor manufacturers seem to have lately with glossy "piano black" cases. They're not practical.
- The cables are recessed in the back of the monitor and are very hard to get to. Not a big deal if you only set it up once, but if you move your monitors around from time to time you may find this to be a nuisance.
I will probably purchase a second one of these when I need another large monitor, but I sure wish they hadn't made the bezel so glossy.
There are a couple of notable drawbacks though.
- The included stand is far too short with no height adjustment. Unless you want to be looking down at your monitor all the time you'll either need a VESA mount or some type of riser.
- The screen itself is matte (bravo!) but the bezel is a super glossy black. This means that if you have much light behind your viewing position you'll be getting some reflection and glare from the bezel. It's not quite a dealbreaker for me considering the monitor's overall value but it's very annoying to have glare coming from the monitor bezel. I don't get this obsession that monitor manufacturers seem to have lately with glossy "piano black" cases. They're not practical.
- The cables are recessed in the back of the monitor and are very hard to get to. Not a big deal if you only set it up once, but if you move your monitors around from time to time you may find this to be a nuisance.
I will probably purchase a second one of these when I need another large monitor, but I sure wish they hadn't made the bezel so glossy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Really decent LCD monitor for the price.
I bought and used this Samsung 2494SW 24" Black LCD Monitor a little over a year ago from a local electronics store to go with my MacBook desktop set up. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Obra
Samsung does it again.
While this isn't the top of the line monitor, it still provides stunning graphics. Easy to set up with a small footprint. Read more
Published 18 months ago by R. Taplin
I hate the soft touch front controls
Picture quality is good. No complaints. However I hate the soft touch controls. First, the buttons' markings are very faint in a dim room. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. bukres
Mac Users: Be Forewarned
Overall, this is a good product that works well. That being said, be forewarned - you must use MagicTune to configure monitor settings (brightness, contrast, etc.). Read more
Published 18 months ago by B. Tomhave
Good Monitor
I replaced an old Dell 19-inch CRT monitor with this 24-inch Samsung widescreen LCD and have no major complaints. Read more
Published 19 months ago by thealano
Great monitor for the price
I bought this monitor refurbished after reading positive reviews online, and I haven't been disappointed. Very easy to set up... Read more
Published 21 months ago by R. Letterman
Bad experience this time
I buy a few products here at Amazon mostly good transaction, but
this time its bad , I ordered and pay for brand new monitor Samsung
24 inches and paid for brand new... Read more
this time its bad , I ordered and pay for brand new monitor Samsung
24 inches and paid for brand new... Read more
Published 22 months ago by San Jose guy
Very clear/sharp display
This is an upgrade from Dell20". I like Samsung display. This is my 2nd Samsung. 1920x1280 is excellent. It has many feature but I don't need them. Read more
Published 23 months ago by BlueCar
OK BUT ...
I just replaced two 19" monitors in my configuration and am pleased with the view and sharpness of these
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Published on April 6, 2010 by James M. Doherty
Good deal
I bought 3 of these when Amazon had them for 200 a piece.
3 negatives:
1 The blinking blue light when the monitor is off, whoever thought of this should be... Read more
3 negatives:
1 The blinking blue light when the monitor is off, whoever thought of this should be... Read more
Published on April 1, 2010 by F. Rodriguez
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