Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD Full-HD 1080p Computer Monitor DVI VGA HDMI Built-In Speakers Blu-Ray Compatible

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 22.2 x 17.6 inches ; 18.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 23.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012TZJZ4
• Item model number: 2493HM
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,071 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

SAMSUNG 2493HM BLACK 24INCH LCD 1000:1, 5MS 3YEAR WARRANTY

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great!, March 30, 2008

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Chandos - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD Full-HD 1080p Computer Monitor DVI VGA HDMI Built-In Speakers Blu-Ray Compatible (Electronics)

This display is excellent! Not only can I hook up my Macbook Pro, but I can also have my 360 plugged in at the same time for 1080p gaming glory! Color and contrast are great in my opinion, and I love the fact that I can adjust it however I need to, so when I slouch I can still see the screen. I give it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the touch controls that everyone else mentions. They are impossible to see without direct light, however, once you get the settings right, it's easy to memorize where the power and volume buttons are. Great display at a great price!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Amazing., July 14, 2008

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Redemptionsong (Short Hills, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD Full-HD 1080p Computer Monitor DVI VGA HDMI Built-In Speakers Blu-Ray Compatible (Electronics)

There is a TON you could write about this monitor...but for the sake of endless paragraphs I will sum it up like this: this monitor is absolutely dollar for dollar the best monitor on the market right now (remember...technology changes quickly), and it's built for the future with HDMI & D-Sub. The picture simply can't be put into words - it's absolutely beautiful. Bright (but doesn't burn your cornea's), clear & rich. Motion, even during the fastest scenes of a movie or game (again remember....some of this has to do with your own pc & it's video card and processor) is FLAWLESS.

Net net is that you get a monitor that delivers the performance, looks & reliability of a super high end monitor for a mid range price. Stand is flexible in multiple ways, including the ability to be raised and lowered (do NOT underestimate that, most monitors don't allow for that). If you're in the market for a top end monitor from the leader in LCD's (Viewsonic / Nokia etc would be in the CRT realm), get this monitor.

Peace out, happy 420

37 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great monitor for its price and overall, March 18, 2008

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DD "S" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24" LCD Full-HD 1080p Computer Monitor DVI VGA HDMI Built-In Speakers Blu-Ray Compatible (Electronics)

I bought this item from BB on sale for $450 (also managed to get them to give me 10% off with a coupon that didn't specify monitors). I love amazon and bought my Samsung TV from them (no one could touch their price) but with monitors and hearing about so many dead pixel issues, I like buying from the store (have had 2 LCDs and never had a dead pixel though). This monitor blows away my old Sony 19 inch LCD, which only had a 500-1 contrast but the same brightness (and it cost $550 when I bought it). If you are looking to upgrade from a 19 inch non 16-10 ration screen, a 22 inch just isn't that big of an upgrade, go with a 24 inch, you will not regret it. This monitor is super bright which is great for games, but a little too bright for regular activities (just needs to be tuned down). No ghosting in any of the games I have played and no blurred text issues, great out of the box. Software doesn't really work with Vista 64 though (monitor still works fine). any adjustment you can think of and all connectivity ports, I almost bought the Dell 248 on sell from their website for $380, but for $45 more I was able to get this one that has HDMI and a better stand (plus I hate Dell). I am amazed with this monitor, but I am also not an expert, all I care about is that it makes everything look better than my old one and works great with the new computer I just built. Just remember if you use it for gaming you need graphics cards that can handle the 1900X1200 resolution, I have 2 8800GT overclocked cards SLI in my system with a Q6600 overclocked at 3.2 GHz and Crysis only is giving me 20-28 fps with high detail on 1900X1200, any other game is easily over 100 fps though (not a monitor issue, just computer limitations). Also if you are going from a 19 inch non wide screen (my sony was 14X12, so semi widescreen) it takes time getting used to the huge screen for normal applications, eyes are wondering all around the screen and some web pages only use half the screen for some reason). Great 3 year manu. warranty with Samsung, but I don't like touch panel controls, my old samsung TV had them and the panel malfunctioned, would have cost $150 to fix if outside of the warranty, and even in warranty you have to pay to ship it).