Sony XBrite SDM-HS95P/S 19" LCD Monitor (Silver)

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [573kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 19.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007SM8R8
• Item model number: SDM-HS95P/S
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,973 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 13, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for such high-end applications as gaming, multimedia, and graphic design, the SDMHS95P from Sony is a 19-inch active matrix TFT LCD monitor with the power and flexibility to fit just about any computing need. With support for both analog and digital inputs, the SDMHS95P is compatible with a wide range of video cards, while its slim design neatly fits with today's sensibilities and ergonomic needs.

With a 1,280 x 1,024 resolution and a 0.294 mm dot pitch, onscreen images are crisp and true-to-life, while a 550:1 contrast ratio and 400 cd/m2 of brightness deliver easy-to-see images and text even in brightly lit environments. Sony's XBRITE technology optimizes brightness, color, and clarity, while its ErgoBright technology optimizes brightness levels, helping to reduce eyestrain.

With its fast 12 ms response time, the SDMHS95P consistently delivers smooth motion video and graphics, and 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles provide a wide range of visual clarity, making it easy to watch movies with family, or play video games with friends. Plug-and-play compatibility makes setup quick and simple, and the onscreen display menu allows you to easily adjust the monitor's many settings.

The built-in power supply consumes about 36 watts during normal operation and just 1 watt while in standby mode. With a 17.4-by-8.5-inch footprint, the SDMHS95P fits neatly on your desktop and is VESA wall-mount compatible, allowing you to free up your desktop completely. Compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems, the monitor also comes backed with a three-year limited warranty on parts, labor, and backlight.

What's in the Box
Monitor, CD-ROM user manual, AC power cord, quick setup guide, Windows and Macintosh utility files, HD15 video signal cable, warranty card, DVI digital cable

Product Description

Includes: CD-ROM user manual, AC power cord, HD-15 analog cable, DVI digital cable, & more. Sony SDM-HS95P/S 19" LCD Monitor - This LCD computer monitor is perfect for both everyday use, as well as multimedia applications. Like video games and movies. Featuring a native resolution of 1280x1024, contrast ratio of 550:1, and a response time of just 12ms, this monitor will display fluid visuals that are stunning. Color Systems - 16.2 million Viewing Angle - 160 degrees / 160 degrees Tilt Range - 0 degrees to +20 degrees Video Inputs - HD-15 Analog & DVI-D Digital Internal Power Supply Power Management - 60W (normal operation max.) / 36W (standard condition typ.) / 1W (active off max.) / 1W (main switch off) Vesa Wall/Arm Mount - 75mm Kensington Lock Compatible Color - Silver Chassis with Black Control Panel Strip Sony USA Limited Warranty - 3 years (Parts, Labor, Backlight)

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Customer Reviews

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!, April 12, 2005

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Maria (Silver Spring, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony XBrite SDM-HS95P/S 19" LCD Monitor (Silver) (Electronics)

You will be spoiled forever once you see this LCD monitor in person. If you use the computer a lot like I do - a clear, sharp display is an amazing thing - which I've never had until now that I own this LCD display.

After looking and comparing many monitors I purchased this one even though it was slightly more in cost than others. The reason I purchased this LCD display was because after comparing apples to apples with the display images produced by all monitors I was looking at - this one stood out very quickly.

This monitor has a technology called XBrite as well as a glassy looking screen which makes you think at first you will see a glare - but it's just the opposite. Not only do you not see a glare but it totally makes the words and images pop out of the display.

The clarity and sharpness provided by this display are just simply incredible. It is worth every extra penny you pay for it. It also has a $50 rebate right now.

Once you have a display such as this you'll never want to go back to the more traditional monitors that don't have the XBrite technology or go back to the ones that have the antiglare screens (which I can now see now after having this display that does not have the antiglare screen - that the monitors that do have the antiglare screens only take away from the clarity of the image you see on the screen!).

This LCD display I know has many technologically advanced features I can't begin to talk about as my main concern was the ease of being able to view words on the monitor but I'm sure the product review above goes into all that it has.

See this LCD display before deciding on an LCD display!! It's a must see! You won't regret making this purchase!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably as good a LCD as you'll find at the $500 price point, November 21, 2005

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tomjonesrocks (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony XBrite SDM-HS95P/S 19" LCD Monitor (Silver) (Electronics)

I'm a designer, and I wound up settling for this because professional CRTs have been killed off (even though LCDs are STILL inferior to top CRTs). Professional series LCDs (such as the LaCie 321) are $1k, so I had to go with the best thing I could get in my budget--and this was it. While I'm still not sure, as a designer, that I should be working from this, as color-wise it's not pro-level accurate (not to mention the 1280x1024 max resolution)--but nevertheless, it's a pretty darn good LCD and it is a clear step up over your garden-variety consumer-grade office LCD.

OK, OK, Sony overpriced this monitor by about $100. You have to pay for the Sony name which is annoying. However after comparing all the LCDs in this price range extensively, I do think it is worth it. This monitor just looks a lot better than the compeitors (only the NEC, which is the same price, is really comparable clarity-wise from my standpoint).

I do turn the brightness down some though. X-Brite is right. So bright it burns your retinas out. LCDs are bright already. Insanity!

And the 3 year warranty is a good thing. Some comparable monitors are only 1 year.

If this monitor were $350-$400 I'd give it 5 stars. At this price though, and with a rebate to deal with just to get it down to reasonable price levels...gotta go with 4.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Display, May 10, 2005

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kmarty2 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony XBrite SDM-HS95P/S 19" LCD Monitor (Silver) (Electronics)

I couldn't be happier with this monitor. The color and contrast are very good, the best I've seen so far. The speed seems to be very fast, no blurs.

The first one I ordered from Amazon had one green pixel stuck on, very irritating on the eyes. I contacted Amazon and they arranged a home pick-up, shipped the second one overnight and did not charge anything for the shipping costs. This monitor has no bad pixels. I love it! and Amazon too!