Samsung throws out 24" LCD with 3000:1 contrast

Author: Wil Harris
Published: 7th January 2007
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The Samsung 245T sports a 3000:1 contrast ratio. Nice.

The Samsung 245T sports a 3000:1 contrast ratio. Nice.

At its press conference here in Vegas, Samsung has announced a couple of new LCD monitors that look like they could be perfect for gamers.

The 245T is 24" monitor with the standard 1920x1200 resolution. What makes this panel interesting is the fact that it has a spectacular 3000:1 contrast ratio, which should make it perfect for dark, moody games that often get washed out by lesser monitors. The stand is height and swivel adjustable to ensure that your marathon WoW sessions are as comfortable as possible.

Best of all is the price - a rather nice $799, which should convert nicely into quids.

Alternatively, if you want something a little bigger, you can get a 27" version, the 275T, with the same resolution - for $999.

No word on availability, except that they should be out 'soon' - let's hope they arrive in the UK pronto, with a decent price.

Fancy a 3000:1 gaming monitor to replace that ageing CRT? Let us know over in the forums.
Quote djellison 7th January 2007, 22:56
I wonder what UK prices might be like - if it's <£600 it can beat the current Dell 24" and that would make it a very attractive (and popular) prospect

Doug
Quote OdDBaLL_MoD 7th January 2007, 23:01
I like the sound of this, but what connections does it support?
Quote rupbert 7th January 2007, 23:33
A high contrast ratio does not guarantee anything, I've seen plenty of claimed high contrast ratio panels look mighty unimpressive.
Quote lepre 7th January 2007, 23:45
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Originally Posted by rupbert
I high contrast ratio does not guarantee anything, I've seen plenty of claimed high contrast ratio panels look mighty unimpressive.

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Quote Omnituens 7th January 2007, 23:57
what about response time? any news on that?
Quote rupbert 8th January 2007, 00:04
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Originally Posted by Omnituens
what about response time? any news on that?

I'm guessing 6ms which seems to be the current trend, again though a claimed 6ms can sometimes turn out completely different...

Need a trusted review (not from bit-tech :D ) before we know.
Quote Naberius 8th January 2007, 00:22
Seems like a step in the right direction, seems that recently everyone has just focused on response time.
Quote rupbert 8th January 2007, 00:28
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Originally Posted by Naberius
Seems like a step in the right direction, seems that recently everyone has just focused on response time.

That's the general trend for technology, use the latest 'buzzword' when marketing your product.

Digital cameras are the biggest culprit, it was all about the megapixel count, now it's optical zoom and soon it will be the size of the ccd...
Quote gvblake22 8th January 2007, 00:28
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Originally Posted by OdDBaLL_MoD
I like the sound of this, but what connections does it support?
Yeah, that's what I want to know too.

I'm currently in the market for a 24" LCD and I have been waiting just to see what kinds of things become available during the first few months of 2007 and I think this monitor just jumped into my top 5 list :D
Quote r4tch3t 8th January 2007, 01:41
Well I was going to be getting a 24" in a couple of months. So depending on price compared to the Dell, response time and inputs, this just may have a place in my room.
Quote EQC 8th January 2007, 01:42
I really hope the 3000:1 is the true contrast ratio and not the "dynamic" contrast ratio that some LCD TV's use. The idea of a dimm-able backlight is good (it'll save power, etc. and it'd be great if this thing had it and could achieve 10,000:1 or something), but I want high performing pixels that give a true 3000:1 ratio first...

I could also really go for some Brightside Tech. about now....
Quote DougEdey 8th January 2007, 07:12
I would like to know if it has extra inputs, as it would make a nice TV aswell.
Quote r4tch3t 8th January 2007, 07:16
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Originally Posted by DougEdey
I would like to know if it has extra inputs, as it would make a nice TV aswell.
Should have the same inputs as the 244T, DVI, D-Sub, Composite, S-Video, and Component.
Picture here
Quote DougEdey 8th January 2007, 07:23
Are you guys 100% certain on the specs? Looking round on the internet finds the 245T with a 1000:1 response rate. Do you have an official press release yet or is this coming from engadget? As they don't cite a source or proof.
Quote Havok154 8th January 2007, 08:31
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Originally Posted by rupbert
A high contrast ratio does not guarantee anything, I've seen plenty of claimed high contrast ratio panels look mighty unimpressive.
That's usually due to TV's and sometimes monitors that "dynamically" adjust brightness for the current scene. The problem is it may cover a 3000:1 ratio in the end, it usually won't display that in a single refresh. Whether this has anything like that, we'll have to see.
Quote MrBionic 8th January 2007, 09:53
I was going to get the Dell 2407WFP... BUT, now that I've seen this it can only mean a change of plan for me, I suppose :).
Now if only it has a HDMI connector, though a 6-port Component connector is good enough for me.
Quote r4tch3t 8th January 2007, 09:58
For me I will be getting the Benq FP241W 24" as it is the same price as the 244T (Which should be the price point for the 245T) But it has HDMI.
Quote drag 8th January 2007, 11:13
the old one has hd
http://www.trustedreviews.com/displays/review/2006/03/28/Samsung-SyncMaster-244T/p1
Quote HugoB 8th January 2007, 13:07
Want Want Want.

$999 = £516 + UK tax = £700 = good price for a 27" monitor with these specs!
Quote r4tch3t 8th January 2007, 13:08
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Want Want Want.

$999 = £516 + UK tax = £700 = good price for a 27" monitor with these specs!
Ummm, sorry to dissapoint you but its a 24"
Quote Da_Rude_Baboon 8th January 2007, 13:09
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Originally Posted by EQC
I really hope the 3000:1 is the true contrast ratio and not the "dynamic" contrast ratio that some LCD TV's use.

When i was recently looking at monitors a few of the Samsung monitors had dynamic contrast figures quoted so i would bet 3000:1 is Dynamic and its around 1000:1 real.
Quote Tim S 8th January 2007, 13:43
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Originally Posted by r4tch3t
Ummm, sorry to dissapoint you but its a 24"
There's a 24" and a 27".
Quote r4tch3t 8th January 2007, 13:51
Oh, hehe, musta missed that bit. :o
Quote DXR_13KE 8th January 2007, 14:30
from here:
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=4921
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6ms. It has a 1900x1200 resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio.
i think there is something wrong here.....
Quote Mother-Goose 8th January 2007, 15:04
Samsung panels are always good in my experience too, and if its priced between the dell and viewsonic thats very good indeed.
Quote toric334 8th January 2007, 15:08
Just need to wait to see if it has the reported bad input lag of the 244T.
Quote drag 8th January 2007, 15:16
Would it be better then the benq?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014124
Quote drag 8th January 2007, 15:33
Thats because it has hd archangel
Quote WilHarris 8th January 2007, 16:02
http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/07/samsung-unveils-syncmaster-245t-275t-906bw-announces-us-relea/

Conflicting info on the contrast ratio. I'll see what more I can find out.
Quote drag 8th January 2007, 17:44
1 month to release is really long :(

edit: this source says 3000:1 and it says its gonne have big pixels
http://tweakers.net/nieuws/45836/Samsung-introduceert-27-inch-lcd-monitor.html
Quote blknoel 9th January 2007, 21:40
Finer pitch dots outrun more inches IMO. It will be emphasized in crisp images of games and movies.

And all the info the staff got us on this new monitor line is the contrast of 3000:1 ? What a worthwhile reason for upgrading :P

Google time again then ;)
Quote JADS 9th January 2007, 22:44
*continues waiting for a 28"-30" 3840x2400 display*
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