Samsung SyncMaster 192MP LCD Review

Introduction

A hearty welcome again to all of you to another OverClockersClub.com review. Today we'll be looking at another LCD monitor from Samsung - the SyncMaster 192MP. The MP stands for Multifunction Panel - meaning that this LCD monitor isn't your run of the mill computer - its a TV too! Will this affect the performance of the monitor? Will we still be able to be efficient, hardcore gamers? Well, there's really only one way to find out, let's get this ball rollin!

Specifications

Model   192MP-Silver Panel   Type   a-si TFT/PVA     Size   19"     Pixel Pitch (mm)   0.294     Brightness   260 cd/m2     Contrast Ratio   700:1     Viewing Angle (H/V)   170/170     Response Time (ms)   25     Aspect Ratio   4:3     Interface   Analog/Digital Frequency   Horiz. Rate (kHz)   31-81 (Analog) 30-63 (Digital)     Vert. Rate (Hz)   56-75     Bandwidth (Mhz)   135 Resolution   Maximum   1280x1024     Native   1280x1024 Colors   Supported   16.7 Million Signal Input   Input Video Signal   Analog RGB, DVI Digital Link, CVBS, S-Video, Component, TV (antenna/cable)     Video Level   Analog : 0.7VP-P; Digital: TMDSTM     Sync Type   Separate H/V, Composite H/V     Input Connectors   15pin D-Sub, DVI-D, S-Video, Component, TV (antenna/cable) Plug and Play   DDC   1/2B Power   On/Working (Watts)   62 Wall Mount   VESA®   100mm (optional) Regulations   Safety   UL 1950, CSA, TUV, NEMKO, EK, CCIB, PSB, GOST, SIQ, PCBC, NOM, IRAM, SASO     EMI   FCC, CE, MPR II, VCCI, MIC, BSMI, C-TICK, TUV GS     Emission Standard   TCO '99 Cabinet Color   Front/Back   Silver     Available Colors   Silver Dimensions (W*H*D)   Physical (inches)   17.0 x 17.2 x 7.8     Packaging (inches)   20.9 x 21.8 x 6.5 Weight   Net (physical)   13.0 lbs     Gross (packaging)   19.6 Features   Special   External TV tuner, dual CPU inputs, S-Video, HDTV ready, PIP function, MagicBrightTM     Included     Warranty   Parts/Labor/Backlight (yrs)   3/3/3