Samsung SM226BW reviews

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9.4 out of 10 based on 40 reviews.

Samsung SM226BW: 22" 1050 x 168 LCD screen with DVI and Adjustable display function. See full product description

How easy to set-up	9.4
Image quality	9.3
Build Quality	9.2
Value for money	9.2
Overall rating	9.3

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Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Best monitor ive ever owned. A fantastic purchase. Im very happy.
Bad points:: No bad points.

How easy to set-up	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Jun 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Greta picture for a great price
Bad points:: Stand isnt great could do with a swivel.

How easy to set-up	7.0
Image quality	9.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Dec 2007

Les, Barnsley

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to set up, excellent picture, quality finish.
Bad points:: No height adjustment.

How easy to set-up	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Aug 2007

Tim, Rotherham

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Very nice looking, good bright clear image
Bad points:: Would be better if it had speakers.

How easy to set-up	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 20 Aug 2007

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Clear crisp sharp picture
Thin screen bezel
Fast response time
well built
good price

Have bought 3 of these now for different computers and all have been excellent.
Bad points:: nothing really

How easy to set-up	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Jul 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: great picture. good for gaming, media work.
Bad points:: no adjustment on screen hight.

How easy to set-up	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Nov 2007

SUSAN, Mansfield

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: The colours are so clear and bright.
Bad points:: none

How easy to set-up	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 Dec 2007

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	22
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Type of screen	LCD
Most small flatscreen TVs have LCD screens. Some larger TVs have plasma screens. Some very new TVs have LED screens. Traditional TVs are called Standard or CRT.
Extra functions	Adjustable display

Connections	DVI

Connections	VGA

Response time (Milliseconds)	2

Contrast Ratio (X:1)	3000
This figure is designed to tell you how much difference there is between dark and light colours on the TV. It is quoted as a ratio, between the brightest white and the darkest black. 500:1 means the brightest white is 500 times more bright than the darkest black. Plasma screens have historically boasted better contrast ratios than LCD screens.
Screen aspect ratio	16:10
This is a ratio of the horizontal to the vertical size of the screen. 16:9 is standard widescreen format for TVs, replacing the older 4:3 format.
Horizontal frequency (Kilohertz)	81

Brightness (Candela per square metre)	300
Brighter TVs, such as LCDs, tend to provide a better experience in lighter rooms, whereas TVs with a lower brightness, such as many plasma TVs, are often better suited to darker rooms.
Horizontal resolution (Pixels)	168

Dot pitch (Millimetres)	0.28

Vertical resolution (Pixels)	1050

Vertical frequency (Hertz)	75

Reflection angle	160
Also known as the viewing angle, it’s a measure of how good the picture looks when you are not face on to the screen. Higher is better.
Release date	2007-03-26
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: SAMSUNG 226BW, Samsung, SM226BW, Samsung LS22MEWSFV

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