Sony StylePro SDM-S94/B

Sony STYLEPRO SDM-S94/B



Today, I thought that I should do a review on a topic I have never done before… computers! I'd admit that I have no idea about computers and things, but I hope a brief guide into this monitor (which I have!) will a) tell others about the quality of my one, and b) test my writing ability on a topic I don't know much on!

---Cost---

I bought this monitor from PC world ...
...I went in there trying to find a bargain, but I had no luck. I found a member of staff, and I asked if they had any monitors at a bargain price. He said the only ones which were reduced there were the products with problems, so he showed me them! Immediately, I saw this monitor standing over the others. It was originally £700, but it had been reduced down to £200 as a pixel had died (I can't even see it now). It came in the box with instructions, ... more

Sony STYLEPRO SDM-S94/B

Today, I thought that I should do a review on a topic I have never done before… computers! I'd admit that I have no idea about computers and things, but I hope a brief guide into this monitor (which I have!) will a) tell others about the quality of my one, and b) test my writing ability on a topic I don't know much on!

---Cost---

I bought this monitor from PC world in last September as I bought myself my first desktop! I went in there trying to find a bargain, but I had no luck. I found a member of staff, and I asked if they had any monitors at a bargain price. He said the only ones which were reduced there were the products with problems, so he showed me them! Immediately, I saw this monitor standing over the others. It was originally £700, but it had been reduced down to £200 as a pixel had died (I can't even see it now). It came in the box with instructions, a power cable, and lead to your computer. So, I bought it and I took it home.

---Putting it together---

Of course, even I can work out which slot fits into where with a computer. You just put the attached power cable into the wall, and you plug the lead to your computer from the monitor to it.

---The Instructions---

The instructions are great! It comes in many languages, and it tells you everything you need to know about the monitor with pictures (great!). There are many things you can do this monitor. By pressing MENU, you can change the following things: Back light, Contrast, Brightness, Position of Screen, the Colour resolution, Gamma concentration, Menu position, Language (10 choices), Reset Button and Menu Lock.

---The 'specs'---

SIZE: 41.4 cm x 23.6 cm x 44.7 cm - this of course is the standard size for a 19" screen
COLOUR: BLACK. I know you can get this model in Silver too
WEIGHT: This monitor is quite light at 6.9kgs. It wasn't a struggle getting on the scales let us say
PIXEL SIZE: 0.294 mm

---Picture Quality---

The picture quality is brilliant on this computer. You can watch a DVD with TV quality, and the refresh rate is flicker free! The monitor can also be viewed well from any angle, which makes it great! I should add that I put my monitor on the 1280 x 1024 as this way it achieves the best quality.

---Design---

This monitor is beautiful. It is thin and sleek, and fits perfectly against any wall.

---Value of Money---

Since I started this review half an hour ago, I believe that the salesman was being a salesman! Indeed, the computer wasn't originally as expensive as he said, but still it was a bargain. Savastore.com have a good deal on it at the moment (£315, I paid a lot less!)

---Other important information---
DIGITALVIDEO STANDARD: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
INTERFACE: DVI, VGA (HD-15)
COMPLAINT STANDARDS: DDC-2B, EPA Energy Star, TCO '99
POWER: AC 110/230 V (50/60 Hz)
POWER CONSUMPTION: 50 Watt
WARRANTY: 3 YEARS (there is a sheet to fill in with the instructions if it goes wrong.

---Problems---

So far, I have had no problems with the monitor. The only thing to say about it is that it isn't very flexible (otherwise, it's solid). But this doesn't matter as you can see the screen from all directions!
---Conclusion---

I hope this was okay for you all. It is really hard doing a review on something you have basic knowledge on, but I believe that if I don't try, I'll never do well!
 

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