The Samsung Syncmaster 940MW is a great multifunction monitor with multiple inputs, a built in TV tuner. The screen is also HD ready supporting up to 1080i through component and VGA.
Unboxing:
The box was rather big and had a handy carry handle to help you easily transport this monitor ... Read review
Advantages: Multifunctional. Disadvantages: Not as pretty as glossy new models. Limited PiP.
The Samsung Syncmaster 940MW is a great multifunction monitor with multiple inputs, a built in TV tuner. The screen is also HD ready supporting up to 1080i through component and VGA.
Unboxing:
The box was rather big and had a handy carry handle to help you easily transport this monitor anywhere. Inside the box you get, the monitor itself (in plenty of packaging to prevent damage), the monitor base, the remote control which comes ... ...(I was slightly disappointed that they didn't include a DVI cable as you will want one of these for best possible picture quality.) A manual is not included however you do get a CD including full PDF manual and digital and analogue drivers for optimal picture quality depending on the input you are using.
Looks:
The monitor is reasonable stylish, the front is finished in a matt silver, the rest of the casing is a dark blue. The ... more
The Samsung Syncmaster 940MW is a great multifunction monitor with multiple inputs, a built in TV tuner. The screen is also HD ready supporting up to 1080i through component and VGA.
Unboxing: The box was rather big and had a handy carry handle to help you easily transport this monitor anywhere. Inside the box you get, the monitor itself (in plenty of packaging to prevent damage), the monitor base, the remote control which comes with 2 AAA batteries, an Audio cable, a VGA cable (I was slightly disappointed that they didn't include a DVI cable as you will want one of these for best possible picture quality.) A manual is not included however you do get a CD including full PDF manual and digital and analogue drivers for optimal picture quality depending on the input you are using.
Looks: The monitor is reasonable stylish, the front is finished in a matt silver, the rest of the casing is a dark blue. The base is dark blue with a circular silver band around it matching the monitor perfectly. The speakers don't go out as far as the monitor so what they have done with the buttons is hide them just above the speaker on the bit that juts out. The monitor is quite thin and will fit into quite a small space and is perfect for a bedroom/office or kitchen. It's a pretty nice looking monitor but compared to the newer glossy models it looks rather bland and ordinary.
The Remote: The remote is taken straight from Samsungs high end HDTVs and is a very stylish silver and black. It features all the usual buttons you would expect from a good remote control, such as mute, teletext. Along with some you wouldn't expect such as the Magic Channel button (unfortunately this feature is only available in Korea) and PiP (Picture in picture). Top marks for this.
Features: This monitor is a true multifunctional device, one of my favourite features is the TV tuner which can be used to watch analogue TV channels (1 through 5) this is easily set up using the very easy to use OSD (on screen display) accessible with the remote control or front buttons. The Picture in Picture feature is also a very useful feature and allows you to view TV or AV devices in a smaller window when you are working on your PC, the window can be positioned in all four corners as to not get in your way and can also be resized to take up half of the screen. The monitor also features tons of different inputs, for your PC you have a choice of DVI D and VGA. For other devices such as DVD players and games consoles you have a Scart connection, S Video, component and composite available. This monitor as you know is HD ready and for devices that support it, the component input can be used to display up to 1080i.
Picture: The picture you get from the monitor over DVI, VGA and Component is very crisp and detailed as is the TV when viewed with the PiP function. The picture is customizable to your own needs featuring three pre-sets for the PC inputs Entertain, Internet and Text and three for the AV inputs Standard, Dynamic, Movie. You can also get a preset to customize for yourself choosing your own contrast, brightness colour tone and colour control. I find Entertain and Dynamic the best modes as it makes the screen brighter and makes things appear more natural and sharp. When using the PC inputs you can select resolutions of up to 1440x900 as long as your PC supports it. The picture quality through TV and other AV inputs is far less good looking when you view in full screen. This is mainly because the screen is HD ready and has to stretch the standard resolution image to fit.
Sound: The monitor has a stereo speaker built in delivering up to 3 watts each. This may sound rather puny but if you're into having the best possible sound you'll no doubt have a surround sound system and won't use the speakers at all. If you are using the speakers you get two sound filters to improve the sound for you. Firstly Virtual Dolby Surround, this is used to create a fake surround sound, it works well a few metres back. The only disadvantage is you have to sit directly in front of the monitor or it will sound strange. BBE Digital is the second option available, it makes things sound clearer and sharper, this is my personal preference as you can sit where ever you like and it still sounds great.
Problems: This monitor is great but does have a few flaws. You can only access the Picture in Picture when you are using the VGA or DVI inputs which can be annoying say if you are watching a DVD and want to check on something you are installing on your PC. There is only one audio connector on the back for your PC so if you want to hook up multiple PCs or hook your Xbox 360 to the VGA port you will have to change the sound each time you use a different device you'll be pleased to know that this is easily remedied with an earphone splitter.
Price: I purchased this monitor for £200 in PC World during the summer of last year. It was a great deal as you get an awful lot of functionality for your money. Now the price has come down even more and you can pick this screen up for only £160 at PC World, it is also available from many online retailers so you may get an even better deal if you shop around. You can get an updated model with a glossy case for about £200 but if you're not fussed with the looks and want to save £40 this monitor is perfect for you. Overall this is a great purchase if you're looking for a great PC monitor and want to experience some High Definition content on the side. 4/5
Advantages: Very good functionality Disadvantages: Aspect ratio will not stay put!
This is an excellent product, far exceeding my expectations upon purchasing it.
As a TV, the tuner works fine. It has a myriad of connections - RF, Scart, RGB and S-Video. I use it with Sky Digital, a Playstation 2, analogue TV and an iPod video, all hooked up at once, without any adapters or switch boxes. I find the size and quality quite acceptable for viewing Sky and playing on the Playstation. The picture is crisp and clear.
I rarely use the ... ...okay.
As a monitor, the screen performs well. Admittedly, I tend to use another monitor for video and gaming, and only occasionally use this as a secondary monitor, but there's no discernable difference between this and my other monitor, which is one of the better Viewsonic displays.
Both VGA and DVI connections are available, and there's a single 3.5mm audio input, should you wish to use it instead of computer speakers. I must admit that I haven't ...
duracellbunny 24.10.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Samsung SyncMaster 940MW
Advantages: Great Picture, High Compatibility, Many Functions, Attractive Design Disadvantages: Slightly sensitive TV antenna point and average sound
The Syncmaster 940MW is an excellent 19 inch and lightweight flatscreen TFT monitor/TV. This is perfect for both watching television and/or using as a monitor for a desktop pc. Its a sleek silver design, farily robust, very attractive and unobtrusive. It comes with its own stand which is easily attachable/detachable and can alternatively be mounted directly on a wall. The picture is excellent in both TV and PC modes (colourful and clear) with many ... ...for viewing including DVI, S-Video, TV, Ext and PC. You can view up to 7 different media types in total just by pressing a button on the remote. "PIP mode" also allows you to use it as a monitor displaying your PC and at the same time show a smaller screen view of your TV or other media. You can even change the TV channel and type (ie Digital, Terrestrial) whilst still in this mode which is a fantastic even if its something of a gimmick. The accessories ...
webtoolsclient1 18.06.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Samsung SyncMaster 940MW
Advantages: Watching Pc an TV simultaneously, wealth of connections, Picture in Picture Disadvantages: Sound is a little weak
I bought this with the intention of using it as my PC monitor and as a television as I was short on space and I have not been disappointed. As a Pc monitor it is almost worth the price on its own as it is one of the best looking displays I have seen on an LCD. The picture is always clear and the backlighting does not add an unruly shine as with some inferior products which when coupled with an HD input can look very good .
It is also extremely connectable, ... ...expect but also 1 scart, 1 composite, S-video, the HD component and one which I don't even know what it is. Clearly this allows a number of devices to be attached at once, e.g. I have had my PC, Video/DVD , Freeview, Xbox 360 plugged in and played slideshows from my iPod all at once. Which is handy.
I feel I must mention the High Definition capability as it is the major trend of the moment so.. from what I have seen using my Xbox HD input it really ...
Qwaspy 15.02.2007 (17.02.2007)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Samsung SyncMaster 940MW
Advantages: Great picture quality and clarity Disadvantages: The base isn't maneouvrable
...find is that it does not come with an adjustable stand so you have to accept the angle that the monitor is at. However you can buy other stands from Samsung that fit the monitor which are adjustable.
Overall I would definately recommend this monitor. ...
TClifton 24.11.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Samsung SyncMaster 940MW
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Quick review of Samsung SyncMaster 940MW
Engery saving, picture perfect LCD screen with auto settings make this screen a marvel, even after 2 years of ownership...! Since the 2 years I have changed my PC - to add, the orginal PC was upgraded(memory, hard-drive) - but this monitor is still going strong. Great to watch TV, great for PC work and still looks modern. No faults or the need for parts to be ordered, just reliability and satisfaction. I may just buy an additional one for the kitchen... ...
weinsap100 19.09.2007
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Samsung SyncMaster 940MW
The Samsung SyncMaster 940MW is a 19-inch TFT-LCD monitor delivering an ultra-fast response time of 8ms, 700:1 contrast ratio, 0.294mm pixel pitch, 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) maximum resolution, scanning frequency of 33-81 kHz horizontal and 56-75 Hz vertical, and horizontal/vertical viewing angle of 160°/160°. The SyncMaster 940MW has MagicTuner with W/W TV Support System and Virtual Dolby, BBE Sound built in speakers.
