Introduction
Welcome back to another OverClockersClub.com review! Today we've got not one but 2 LCD monitors from Samsung. Both come from similar product design, but what makes them tick? Which monitor is best suited for what? As always, there's only one way to find out, so let's get right into it.
To begin, a bit about the individual monitors from Samsung:
Samsung SyncMaster 711T Monitor
"The Samsung SyncMasterTM 711T is a 17-inch TFT-LCD offering razor-sharpness and innovative features. An analog and digital monitor with a 0.6" ultra-thin bezel and wall-mount capability, it delivers a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 0.264mm pixel pitch, 1280 x 1024 resolution, scanning frequency of 30-81 KHz horizontal and 56-75 vertical, and 170/170 degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle."
Specifications
711T
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Model |
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711T-Black |
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| Panel |
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Type |
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a-si TFT/PVA |
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Size |
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17" |
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Pixel Pitch (mm) |
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0.264 |
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Brightness |
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250 cd/m2 |
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Contrast Ratio |
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1000:1 |
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Viewing Angle (H/V) |
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178/178 |
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Response Time (ms) |
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25 |
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Aspect Ratio |
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4:3 |
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Interface |
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Analog/Digital |
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| Frequency |
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Horiz. Rate (kHz) |
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30-81 |
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Vert. Rate (Hz) |
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56-75 |
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Bandwidth (Mhz) |
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140 |
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| Resolution |
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Maximum |
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1280x1024 |
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| Colors |
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Supported |
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16.7 Million |
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| Signal Input |
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Input Video Signal |
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Analog RGB, DVI Digital Link |
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Sync Type |
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Separate H/V, Composite H/V,
SOG |
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Input Connectors |
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15pin D-Sub, DVI-D |
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| Plug and Play |
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DDC |
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2B |
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| Power |
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On/Working (Watts) |
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34 |
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| Wall Mount |
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VESA® |
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100mm (optional) |
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| Cabinet Color |
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Front/Back |
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Black |
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Available Colors |
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Black |
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| Dimensions (W*H*D) |
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Physical (inches) |
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14.6 x 15.9 x 7.9 |
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Packaging (inches) |
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20.0 x 16.0 x 9.4 |
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| Weight |
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Physical |
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12.8 lbs |
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Packaging |
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17.6 lbs |
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| Features |
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Special |
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Pivot Technology, Built-in
Power Supply, Narrow Bezel, MagicTuneTM, MagicBrightTM,
Height adjustable |
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Included |
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| Warranty |
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Parts/Labor/Backlight (yrs) |
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3/3/3 |
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Samsung SyncMaster 710N Monitor
"The Samsung SyncMaster™ 710N is a 17-inch TFT-LCD offering razor-sharpness and innovative features. An analog monitor with a 0.6" ultra-thin bezel and wall-mount capability, it delivers a 600:1 contrast ratio, 0.264mm pixel pitch, 1280 x 1024 resolution, scanning frequency of 30-81 KHz horizontal and 56-75 vertical, and 160/140 degrees horizontal/vertical viewing angle."
Specifications
710N
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Model |
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710N-Black |
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| Panel |
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Type |
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a-si TFT/TN |
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Size |
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17" |
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Pixel Pitch (mm) |
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0.264 |
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Brightness |
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300 cd/m2 |
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Contrast Ratio |
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600:1 |
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Viewing Angle (H/V) |
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160/160 |
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Response Time (ms) |
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12 |
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Aspect Ratio |
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4:3 |
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Interface |
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Analog |
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| Frequency |
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Horiz. Rate (kHz) |
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30-81 (Analog) |
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Vert. Rate (Hz) |
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56-75 |
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Bandwidth (Mhz) |
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135 |
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| Resolution |
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Maximum |
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1280x1024 |
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| Colors |
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Supported |
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16.2 Million |
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| Signal Input |
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Input Video Signal |
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Analog RGB |
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Sync Type |
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Separate H/V, Composite H/V,
SOG |
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Input Connectors |
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15pin D-Sub |
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| Plug and Play |
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DDC |
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2B |
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| Wall Mount |
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VESA® |
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100mm (optional) |
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| Cabinet Color |
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Front/Back |
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Black |
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|
Available Colors |
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Black, Ivory |
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| Dimensions (W*H*D) |
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Physical (inches) |
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14.6 x 15.0 x 6.9 |
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Packaging (inches) |
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17.9 x 17.2 x 5.6 |
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| Weight |
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Physical |
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9.9 lbs |
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Packaging |
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13.5 lbs |
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| Features |
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Special |
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Built-in Power Supply, Narrow
Bezel, MagicTuneTM, MagicBrightTM |
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Included |
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|
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| Warranty |
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Parts/Labor/Backlight (yrs) |
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3/3/3 |
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