Sony X-Brite SDM-HS95P/B 19" LCD Monitor (Black)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 17.1 x 8.5 inches ; 13.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007SKSPW
• Item model number: SDM-HS95P/B
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,395 in Computer & Accessories (See Bestsellers in Computer & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 11, 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

The Sony SDM-HS95P/B digital display is perfect for computer enthusiasts, computer power-users and computer gamers who want high-speed performance, style and value from a personal display. Exceptional for home video editing and multimedia entertainment applications and ideal for everyday computing.The SDM-HS95P/B digital display gives you the high-speed edge you want for gaming, video and multimedia. Images are responsive and sharp whether you're using your PC for gaming, watching video or everyday computing. XBRITE LCD Technology intensifies images to give you eye-popping brilliant video. Digital inputs provide smooth, distortion-free clarity.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DVI with no B's please!, December 15, 2005

By	Reuben Gathright "rgathright" (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am running two of these monitors as dual screens while I write software. My eyes are no longer sore at the end of the day. Excellent text rendering and bright screens make this monitor a pleasure to use.

Pros:
1) 1280x1024 at it's finest.
2) Stylish black monitor will make you the envy of all computer geeks.
3) Dual inputs! Hook that second computer up and switch to the RGB input when you want to see a stylish screensaver or something.

Cons:
1) Make sure you lower the refresh rate to 60hz on your videocard before connecting this monitor. Otherwise you not get a display.
2) Glare near windows is a little annoying. Can be fixed by blocking any sunlight. :(
3) RGB input can sometimes cause a vertical refresh line to dance acroos the screen.
4) No gaming here, the monitor has difficulty rendering similar shades of color.

Note: I almost bought a B as well and returned it, look carefully at what you are buying, P only!

33 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be SURE that you realize the HS95*B* is not the same as the HS95*P*, November 21, 2005

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

I ordered this monitor thinking this was the same monitor as the Sony X-Brite SDM-HS95P/S, but in a different color (all black). Big mistake--had to return it. I suppose the $100 price difference should have tipped me off--but Sony really should have made the model numbers a bit more unique on these. The *B* model has a lower brightness capability and *no glossy screen* (the primary selling point of these monitors). It also has a slower refresh rate. Pay careful attention to the different specs on these two monitors--AND AMAZON'S TECHNICAL SPECS ON THIS VERSION ARE INCORRECT. Check out the Sony site and compare the two. The refresh rate on this is 16ms, not 12ms as the reviewer below stated. The brightness is 250 not 400. There's really nothing special at all about the *B* version. It's a garden variety consumer monitor dressed up, and that's it. It's like a base model luxury car that just *looks* like the high-performance version.

I don't understand the "B" model--it seems close to "bait and switch" to me. The specs for this monitor at the price simply don't make it a good value. On the other hand, the "P" is about as good a monitor as you can get in the $500 range. To get a better monitor than the SDM-HS95*P*, you have to spend $900-$1000 and go to a LaCie 321 or something.

Just be sure you know what you're buying...

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very cool, June 5, 2005

By	Duncan Krebs - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I liked this monitor so much that I bought two. I have always had picky eyes and always wanted an LCD on my desktop but could never deal with the image quality. Then this monitor came along, very bright, colorful image that no one can be unhappy with. When I first saw this monitor in the store I could not believe it was an LCD because of how bright the image is. This along with the neat tilt design makes the monitor outstanding.

One word of caution however, I had to replace one because of a dead pixel so make you sure you have the option to return within 30 days if defective. Also keep in mind that it has a fixed height so if you¡¦re over 6 foot 7 this monitor might not be for you ƒº