Sony PremierPro SDM-P234/B Widescreen 23" LCD Monitor

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 29 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002II7QE
• Item model number: SDM-P234/B
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,185 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 24, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony SDM-P234/B 23-inch flat panel display is designed for maximum viewing impact and versatile performance. It boasts a high 1,920 by 1,200 resolution (widescreen), a sharp 500:1 contrast ratio, and 250 nits of brightness. The P234/B features both analog and digital interfaces for connectivity to a broad range of peripheral devices and workstations.

Featuring a 16:9 widescreen format, the SDM-P234 provides a generous screen size, great for viewing any graphic-intensive applications, from detailed spreadsheets to multi-page graphic design applications, surfing the net and, of course, watching your favorite movies.

With Sony's ErgoBright technology, the SDM-P234/B offers an easy-to-use brightness control system that lets you maintain contrast and color fidelity in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, the monitor provides a switchable ambient light sensor that automatically self-adjusts display luminance according to the changing environment, a feature that's sure to be appreciated by architects, designers, and engineers.

The SDM-P234/B includes support for optional arm or wall mounting, is PC and Mac compatible, and comes backed by a three-year warranty.

What's in the Box
SDM-P234/B, detachable base, AC power cord, DVI-D video cable, HD15 (RGB) video cable, audio signal cable, Windows and Macintosh monitor information, utility disc, instructions, quick setup guide, warranty information

Product Description

Sony SDM-P234/B 23" Widescreen PremierPro LCD - Like all LCD monitors, this model from Sony features a slim design that takes up a bare minimum of your desktop's space. Which is great, considering this particular model has a gigantic 23" LCD panel! Perfect for the professional, this monitor has enough real estate to display multiple windows simultaneously. It's also great for video playback with it's widescreen 16:10 aspect ratio! Luminance - 250 cd/m2 (maximum) Viewing Angle - (horizontal and vertical) 176 degrees DVI and Dual RGB Inputs - supports simultaneous connectivity to multiple computers Audio Inputs/Outputs - auto switching sound that switch with the video signal Color Performance Control - expert level of gain & bias control ErgoStand System - (tilt range) -5 to +30 degrees / (swivel range) 350 degrees / ergonomic set height Power Management - (normal operation) 80 watts max. / (sleep mode) 1 watt max. Integrated Power Supply Integrated Cable Management System Energy Saving Eco Mode Includes - AC power cord, DVI-D video cable, HD15 (RGB) video cable, audio signal cable, Windows & Macintosh monitor information & utility disk, & more

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

138 of 146 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First impressions ..., October 30, 2004

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Rolling Thunder (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony PremierPro SDM-P234/B Widescreen 23" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

When I started looking to purchase a large monitor I ready to get the new Apple 23" monitor for my PC however there have been so many posts about the pink and yellow hues, plus complaints about the 1 year Apple warranty versus 3 years for the Sony and since I have had 2 different Sony monitors in the past and was very happy with them , I decided to get with the Sony and ordered it from Amazon.com. To start I like to say that I am very impressed with the service at Amazon.

Here are some impressions and a strange problem I had to begin with:
The first monitor had something stuck between the clear coating and the LCD screen. It was either a small piece if hair or dust, a very small one however very annoying and definitely something that must have happened during the manufacturing so I called Amazon and the monitor was replaced immediately. I did not even try to change the resolution on the first one read on ...
The replacement monitor was perfect however it would not display 1920 x 1200 resolution using the DVI connection. I could get 1920 x 1200 only by using the VGA connection however the image quality is definitely mediocre under VGA and at close to $2000 I want great, not good! My video card is the NVIDIA 5700 Ultra with 128 MB Ram. I spend quite a bit of time with Sony and NVIDIA support removing and reinstalling drivers, the card, changing settings, editing the .inf files and so on. Finally was told (after being elevated to secondary tech support) that this is a native DVI problem, it is not fixable and if I wanted 1920 x 1200 I had to settle for the VGA connection and "live with it!"
Before giving up all together I decided to try something else and borrowed a friend's new ATI Radeon 9600 XT card. Well, as soon as I installed it I was able to change the resolution immediately to 1920x 1200 without a hitch! The specs between the ATI and NVIDIA are similar so I do not understand what the problem is but be prepared that if you experience the same problem you may need to purchase a new video card.

Now the problem I am facing is that after a couple of days that pink hue appeared especially around bold letters in white or grey background and this is the problem many have been complaining about with the Apple 23" monitors. It is not bad however it is there and no matter how many adjustments I have made, it refuses to go away. Many users might not even notice or not pay attention to it however if you do photography, or work on large spreadsheets it might bother you.
At this point I have been using the monitor for a week and unless I somehow convince myself within the next couple of days that I can live with it, I am afraid I shall return the monitor even though I think this is a great looking and performing piece of equipement.



Here is an update of my review above:
After a bit of trial and error I was able to solve the pink outline around the letters by choosing new settings in the Clear Type and by changing those the letters are now crisp and clear.
Since placing a url in the review is not allowed you can search for "Microsoft Clear Type" and then experiment with the different settings.
Another way to solve the red shade around the fonts is by going to My computer/properties/advanced/visual effects and clear the button "smooth edges on screen fonts' However even though the setting gets rid of the red, it is not as good as changing the clear type because the fonts are not as sharp.
I am very happy with the monitor now and would highly recommend it.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 3rd replacement, dead pixels on every one of them, October 20, 2005

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Ronald Zia "rz8168" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony PremierPro SDM-P234/B Widescreen 23" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

First monitor, it has 8 dead pixels on it. I called Sony, they ship me a replacement monitor after 1 month. First replacement monitor has 26+ dead pixels, so I called again... They sent another one, which has 1 dead pixel but pinkish color on 4 sides of the screen. Then... i call again.. they sent 3rd replacement monitor, no pinkish color but I still have 1 dead and 1 stuck pixel on the screen. The dead pixel is fine with me, but the stuck pixel is one big bright dot sitting where is noticeable. Whenever I watch movie on the screen, I can see the stuck pixel especially in dark background. Why does it has to be me getting all the bad monitors?? I doubt I will purchase another Sony monitor ever again.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, October 2, 2005

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K. Duncan (Pacific NW) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony PremierPro SDM-P234/B Widescreen 23" LCD Monitor (Electronics)

I've had this monitor for 4 months now and I'm very happy with it. The difference with space on my desk is huge, going from a 19' CRT. The stand is well made and looks good as does the overall product. The tilt feature works great too. I returned the 1st one to BestBuy after 3 weeks because I found it cheaper from newegg. Both monitors have had zero dead pixels. I haven't expereniced any pink problem, whatever that is.