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MONITOR REVIEW

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Sony SDM-S205F review

General
Monitor type: flat panel
Display technology: TFT (active matrix)
On-screen controls: backlight control, brightness, colour control, contrast, ECO mode, H & V positioning, intelligent auto-adjust, languages, OSD positioning, phase, pitch, reset, video input, zoom
Features: VESA mounting arm/wall connector
Dimensions (W x H x D): 44.1 x 41.0 x 27.7 cm
Weight: 9.6 kg
Extras: headphone port
Display size: 20.1 in
Included cables: DVI-D (1.8 m) video, analogue video, power, stereo mini-jack
Image
Native resolution: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 1 : 700
Vertical scan rate (max): 48 - 85 Hz
Horizontal scan rate (max): 28- 92 KHz
Factory preset resolution modes: 13
Pixel size (dot pitch): 0.255 mm
Vertical viewing angle (max): 178 °
Horizontal viewing angle (max): 178 °
Pixel response time: 16 ms
Video input
Digital video input: DVI-D
Analogue video signal: RGB
Analogue video input: mini-D-Sub (15-pin)
Power
Power consumption in operation: 55 W
Power consumption on standby: 1 W
Compliant standards: CE, CSA C22.2, cUL, EMKOs, GOST, International Energy Star Program, ISO-13406-2 (class 2), ISO-9241-3/-8, PC2001 'Designed for Windows', TÜV Rheinland Ergonomie, TÜV Rheinland GS, UL; International Energy Star, VESA DPMS, TCO'03
System requirements / software
Software included: manual on CD, Windows INF file on CD
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
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Overview

Sony SDM-S205F

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
Verdict

The 20in. Sony SDM-S205F delivers excellent image quality and is a good choice for businesses that aren't too budget-limited.

Typical price

£ 467

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