Samsung SyncMaster 940MW 19" LCD Monitor

by Samsung

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BFW6JM
• Item model number: 940MW-Silver
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,110 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 7, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

It’s ready for work. It’s ready for play. The Samsung 940MW is an HDTV-ready widescreen workhorse that features sharp contrast, wide viewing angles and a bright, colorful picture. It also features our exclusive MagicTuner TV and a sound system every bit as impressive as its picture. An 8 ms response time makes things sharp and clear. Wide viewing angles make sure you can see it even when you’re reaching for your popcorn. And a variety of inputs make sure you’ll be enjoying all your favorite shows, movies and games on your new favorite monitor.

Features

• 19.0 inch wide screen
• 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) resolution
• 700:1 contrast ratio
• 160 degree /160 degrees horizontal/vertical viewing angles
• 8 ms response time
• Virtual Dolby and BBE sound
• Inputs include TV (antenna/cable), S-Video, Composite, Component, DVI Digital Link, analog RGB and more
• Picture-in-Picture (PC mode)
• Compatible with PC, Macintosh, Sun Microsystems

Product Description

Does a TV need to be in a living room? Does a monitor need a computer to function? Samsung will certainly change your thinking. With its WXGA widescreen technology, this 19" (diagonal) flat-panel LCD screen can be used as a monitor with your Windows PC or Macintosh computer. Yet it can also be a TV. With a top display resolution of 1440x900, it can also display HDTV programming from an external source. Equipped with Samsung's Macic Tuner - The built-in tuner supports TV and video signal formats used in 140 countries worldwide, including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. Whether you're studying abroad, serving in the military, or treating yourself to a cruise, there's no need to leave your TV behind! With PIP you can view the Internet while watching TV. 8 Milliseconds Response Time for excellent video and fast gaming action Maximum Resolution - 1440x900 / 16.7 Million color capability Signal Input - Input Video Signal Analog RGB / DVI Digital link - TMDS / Composite S-video / Component, TV(antenna/cable) / SCART HDTV Ready MagicTuner (Support worldwide TV Systems) Virtual Dolby Surround and BBE PIP / PBP (PC mode only) Unit Dimensions (W H D) 18.3 x 16.0 x 8.5 (with stand) / Weight 13.0 lbs. Samsung USA 3-Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overall satisfactory, but a few cons..., May 28, 2006

By 

liebesy (Michigan, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 940MW 19" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

I purchased this monitor primarily for my 2nd PC monitor for dual display setup; and to use it as TV monitor sometimes as well.

My overall impression is that I am satisfied with the product. Picture quality as PC monitor was great. As TV monitor, it was not GREAT but NOT BAD AT ALL. Since I am not interested in watching TV program(I only need TV monitor for DVD or video games), I don't know about stuffs like how it performs in HDTV. But for viewing DVD and playing video games, the monitor was more than enough. I would recommend this monitor for anyone who has same need as I did.


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However, there were a couple of things I didn't like (but acceptable).

1. Screen ratio: The screen ratio of this monitor is 16:10, not 16:9. It is a bit awkward to play widescreen video set to 16:9.

2. Position is not adjustable: This monitor cannot be tilted. Therefore I had to pile two books under the monitor for best position.


Update(11/15/2006):

1. So far, the display is performing great. For playing PS2 games(S-VHS connection), the display showed sharper and more vivid image than my old Sony 27" Flat TV(not slim-type, just flat-screen).

2. Remote is very, very handy. In other words, without remote, it is hard to use controls.

3. Fixed monitor angle is still my biggest complaints...

Update (12/11/2006):

To M.A. Elkins:

Thank you for you comment. You were right. I found out that this monitor could also be tilted. The reason I thought that the monitor cannot be tilted was because the joint was too stiff, while my old Samsung monitor had lot softer joint from the beginning. Anyway, this monitor could be tilted with hand, without need of release switch or anything.

Update (06/06/2006):

The monitor turned itself off at May 30th, and I couldn't turn it on again. It seems that the integrated power circuit of monitor broke down. I requested service at Samsung website, and Samsung sent refurbished unit for replacement to UPS store nearby. It seems the replacement unit works well, and I would give Samsung some credit for their fast response. However, it is not acceptable that the monitor I bought only a year ago shows power failure, while my old Samsung LCD monitor(which is pure computer monitor without TV or A/V input feature) showed no problem for about 3 years. (Both monitors were connected to surge protected outlet of my UPS unit.)

27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than what I expected., January 31, 2006

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Gary Chou - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 940MW 19" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

My thoughts:
1. Very bright display, I only need to use 50% brightness to achieve a visually stunning view.
1.5 Very beautiful and vivid picture quality. No dark pix. No visible light drop-off at corner.
2. DVD playback showed no flaw.
3. TV playback was known to be a complaint in the earlier model. Though the quality is not HDTV, but again I do not expect HDTV quality out of a regular cable signal. Most importantly, this model does not support HDTV. Customers who complain about TV quality might want to pay (a lot) more for a LCD TV that does support HDTV. For me, this is just what I expected.
4. Man there are a lot of inputs.
5. Picture in picture works without delay, very useful as you can change the size and position of the in-picture picture.
6. Neither the box nor the tag in BestBuy advertise the inclusion of a remote control, but it does come with a very useful remote control that has plenty functions and easily navigated.
7. Very easy set up. Screw-on bottom.
8. No DVI cable included.
9. Has both DVI (digital) and VGA (analog) inputs, I wonder if this can hook up to two computers (one from DVI one from VGA).
10. I like the 1.6:1 aspect ratio. I can finally utilize (almost) my entire screen for watching my 3:2 ratio pictures, widescreen DVD, etc. It also resize 4:3 video source per your choice: 4:3, stretched, or zoom in.

Who shouldn't buy this:
If you have a giant living room and you want this to be the center piece of your home entertainment and hook up to a HD source, not ever using it as a computer monitor. This is after all a monitor first before a TV.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meida Center on Your Desk, March 8, 2006

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Robert Long "Greater love has no one than thi... (Woodstock, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung SyncMaster 940MW 19" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

This is perfect for a student's workstation in a dorm or bedroom, or for a desk unit in a study/office for a working professional.

I have this setup at my desk hooked to my laptop with a spanning desktop. I also have Cable TV piped into the back, and an Xbox plugged into the component ports.

I can use my PC while watching Cable TV in a Picture in Picture window, that is awesome! When I'm done, I can just click one button and it's full screen TV or I can select my Xbox to kick back and play a little.

The Cable TV source control allows for different Cable TV source protocols and does auto programming, allowing for manual operation also.

The Input Source labels are all user modifiable.

The sound is ok for the intention of the unit, for me, I plugged the output of the unit (Yeah... it has outputs!) into my subwoofer surround system.

If you want to have a work area with all the amenities, this is definately a keystone to building it. It isn't the best HDTV made but it's a great LCD and a really good TV and a good media center type of appliance.

Definately glad I bought this.