MONITOR REVIEW

Samsung SyncMaster 970P review

General
Monitor type:	flat panel
Display technology:	TFT (active matrix)
Features:	software controls (MagicColor, MagicZone, MagicBright, MagicTune with Asset Management, MagicRotation (AutoPivot), Safe Mode
Dimensions (W x H x D):	42.4 x 50.7 x 24.2 cm
Weight:	7.3 kg
Display size:	19 in

Image
Native resolution:	1280 x 1024 pixels
Brightness:	250 cd/m2
Contrast ratio:	1 : 1000
Vertical scan rate (max):	56 - 75 Hz
Horizontal scan rate (max):	30 - 81 KHz
Pixel size (dot pitch):	0.264 mm
Vertical viewing angle (max):	178 °
Horizontal viewing angle (max):	178 °
Pixel response time:	6 ms

Video input
Digital video input:	DVI-I

Power
Power consumption in operation:	36 W
Compliant standards:	TCO '03 (White) / TCO '99, DDC 2B

Service & support
Standard warranty:	3 years

Overview

Samsung SyncMaster 970P

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Editors rating: 7.2

Verdict

The Samsung SyncMaster 970P has a striking design, but it's the fine image quality that makes this 19in. display worth considering.

Typical price

£ 299

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