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Sony Multiscan SDM-M81 review

General
Monitor type: flat panel
Display technology: TFT (active matrix)
Front panel controls: 6
On-screen controls: brightness, contrast, phase, pitch, horizontal and vertical position, zoom, digital smoothing, OSD position, power saving delay, control lock, colour control, backlight control, languages (6), reset
Features: VESA mounting arm/wall connector
Dimensions (W x H x D): 43.9 x 43.4 x 22.0 cm
Weight: 7.3 kg
Extras: built-in speakers
Display size: 18.1 in
Included cables: power, analogue, audio
Image
Native resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels
Vertical scan rate (max): 48 - 85 Hz
Horizontal scan rate (max): 28 - 107 KHz
Pixel size (dot pitch): 0.28 mm
Vertical viewing angle (max): 160 °
Horizontal viewing angle (max): 160 °
Video input
Digital video input: DVI-I
Analogue video signal: RGB
Analogue video input: mini-D-Sub (15-pin)
Power
Power consumption in operation: 50 W
Power consumption on standby: <3 W
Compliant standards: UL, cUL, CE, TUV GS, EMKOs, FCC Class B, TUV Ergonomie, GEA, TCO'99, PC99
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
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Overview

Sony Multiscan SDM-M81

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
Verdict

This dual-input 18.1in. LCD monitor should suit well-heeled professionals who want to maximise screen space efficiently.

Typical price

£ 1491

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