How clear is this monitor in terms of text? Is it clear and sharp enough for reading large documents. PDF's etc. Any input would be helpful. TY.
280413
It might be personal preference but I have no issues with it. I am farsighted and I can read everything very well with my adjustable lenses. Clear and bright. Your font size could make a difference. But I am very pleased with this monitor so far.
280414
In essence, yes. You might have to tweak around with color settings until you get some good preset. Ones that come with the monitor suck arse. The monitor itself is used for datasheet viewing and I have no problems with it. It is a very good monitor and I plan on buying another one when my pocket allows it.
280415
The monitor is fantastic, I now have 2 of them and will be replacing my older samsung in the next month or so. The screen is clear and sharp and the only only negative comment I could make is that compared to my samsung the blacks are lighter but Im sure if I really tried I could adjust it. I have had no problems with them. I rate it it 5 stars....
743506
I find it to be rather clear. Remember, it is High-Definition, so I enjoy the clarity of the screen.
1506747
Just a note to anyone using their TV as a second monitor, if your REGULAR monitor is an LCD also and you use Windows you can't have a second ClearType setting for the other monitor. Watching movies etc is fine, but if you use a different style LCD TV the text may appear blurry. It's not a bad connection, just a windows thing :P I wasted a LOT of money connecting my Panasonic TV with all types of different cables before realizing this. Games, images, movies etc don't suffer, just text.
349633
This is a very high quality monitor (good resolution and light). I think this monitor size for this model is being phased by HP which explains the low price. It has the traditional serial video output. It does not have HDMI or other newer connection types. Nevertheless, it fits my Toshiba laptop.
591397
If you are looking for a response from a technical perspective, I am unable to provide an answer for you. However, from a lamen's persepective, I was able to view the screen with no visual indication of the pixels. The images were all clear. I hope this is helpful.
2204444
At an estimated 200 dpi and up (it doesn't actually let you know how high it goes, another limitation as far as I'm concerned), it actually scans at a moderate rate, not too fast and not too slow. Trouble is, I've relied on it for for crisp scans at 200 dpi and up, and it just doesn't do it very well. It wouldn't bother me if the sources were not the greatest resolution to start with, but they are, and the scanner just doesn't do them justice even at the highest resolution.
493878
I know this is matte, but it was not answered here. The problem with matte finish is they make the text fuzzy or blurry which is the reason I hate matte. So can somebody please tell me how is the text on this monitor. My U2412M which my son uses mostly in games, gives me a headache when I uses it to read news, stock rating, reviews like this.
214418
Like all LCD monitors, you MUST use it in the native mode (in this case, 1900 x 1200) if you want each and every pixel to be sharp. Most of the newer cards support this resolution (you should select EXACTLY the monitor's native resolution; no higher and no lower). Added 5/2/08: After living with the monitor for 10 days (using the supplied HDMI cable with a HDMI-DVI adapter), I have to admit, I agree with R. McGinn. Text and all pixels were absolutely sharp in programs such as Photoshop, but after hours of trying, I was still unable to obtain sharp text on MS Explorer. Tried everything (new drivers, text size changes, resolution changes). Finally gave up yesterday and returned the monitor. Also had significant problems with color accuracy and the "ambient light sensor" causing color shifts. OK if you're not picky about color accuracy and text sharpness!
407776
This is a bona fide 23" monitor. I like the brightness and sharpness very much, it works well for me for watching movies while lounging on my bed, when connected to my Asus UL30A laptop via the included VGA cable. The HDMI setup has been cumbersome and I may scrap it altogether. Sound via the UL30A' s built in speakers is good/loud enough, that it may not be worthwhile to waste a 1/2 hour figuring it out. Anyway, I got the 15' cable for ~6 bucks, so no big deal.
799573
Yes, I returned Dell S2415H because the text is not black, gray, gives me a headache because I use it reading news, stock quote. I use the multimedia screen on this monitor and doesn't give me a headache. Compared with my Qnix2710 which is 1440p, I prefer this benq for reading and multimedia use. I returned hp 25xi because of flicker, gives me a headache too.
741882
I think the monitor is awesome. The colors are great and I have no major issues with the display. My minor complaint is that the display is exceptionally bright. I have my brightness setting set to zero and it was still a little too bright. I got used to it after a few days though.
1544327
Yes! I use it as my main monitor, and it sits at the back edge of my desk so I can use the front 2/3s for writing and studying. I can read everything comfortably at a long distance at a smaller font setting.
29622
I would be so curious and interested to know what your other computers are that do not 'compare' with the Samsung - are they netbooks or ultraportables? If so, what exactly makes the Samsung better? Could you describe the screen, please, in detail? Is it bright, deep color saturation, are the fonts clear and legible and crisp, how is it in the sunlight, that sort of thing. So many reviews say 'great screen', but go into no detail, and I really want to know before I take this plunge. Much appreciate.
1951657
It is very clear. I just received mine and am very happy with it. I actually have 2 different video monitors from summer infant and I have been super happy with both of them!
674974
What I noticed most was the text quality. With the VGA connection, text on the 906BW had a smudged, almost shadowed look. On DVI the shadows were gone so the text looked clean and clear.
614387
Did you ever get an answer. I'm shopping for a new monitor and I really like what I have read so far except for one review that said it better with VISTA. I'm a true believe in XP, so if it doesn't work with XP, it don't need it. I would like your opinion if you are asking this question. What else other than price do you like about this monitor. I can't fnd anything about a USB port and is that really necessary. Jim Spring, TX
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1. No speakers within monitor. 2. Picture is definitely clear and actually great for HD and other movies [not Blu-Ray unless you already have that add on to your computer]. 3. One simple on/off button located on lower right of screen. 4. I have WIN 7 and the monitor works just fine.