Samsung SyncMaster 213T 21.3" LCD Monitor

After many months of researching...

Strengths: Great picture quality, even with analog signal. Crystal clear images with minimal ghosting. After moving up from a 21" CRT all I can say is wow, I should have done this sooner!

Weakness: My 1st monitor was defective with a row of bad pixels.

After many months of researching different brands and sizes of LCD monitors I decided to take a closer look at the 213T. At first I was apprehensive about purchasing it as the picture quality didn't seem to be as good as other LCD monitors on display of smaller size. I bought it anyway under the terms that I could return it if I wasn't happy with it. Once I got it home was I ever in for a...
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After many months of researching different brands and sizes of LCD monitors I decided to take a closer look at the 213T. At first I was apprehensive about purchasing it as the picture quality didn't seem to be as good as other LCD monitors on display of smaller size. I bought it anyway under the terms that I could return it if I wasn't happy with it. Once I got it home was I ever in for a pleasant surprise. All I can say is the picture quality of this monitor is simply superb! The display model setup didn't do this monitor justice. Trust the good reviews on Pricegrabber, you won't be disappointed.

My 1st 213T had to be returned as it was defective with a row of bad pixels. I was able to exchange it without any hassle. A side from this, I still rate this monitor highly. For someone who spends most of their day on a computer like I do the pixels are priceless.

By Freecat12 - May 29, 2004

After using this monitor for 1...

Strengths: Nice big display

Weakness: Lamp goes dim and flickers in less than 1 year

After using this monitor for 1 year, the back light has become dim. It will no longer calibrate with Optical as the blue channel is very weak. I now have the brightness turned up to 100 and it is dim compared to a newer version of the same monitor.

By zwok - Mar 16, 2005

Bought it last September 2003 at...

Strengths: Awesome picture quality! nothing compares. all in one solution (business or gaming), toggle/dual PC support via analog or digital connection. Pivot feature. and of course 21" !!!

Weakness: Price could be lower. Currently $1099-$100 rebate best buy. little mouse cursor ghosting on desktop with gray colored bkground or wallpaper but who stares on desktop all day? we run apps right?

Bought it last September 2003 at best buy for $1399 after $100 rebate. product was fairly new back then. I had 2nd thoughts using this for FPS but my worries went away the first time I ran BF1942 and Call Of Duty and FS2003. This monitor rocks! Playing as sniper on Call of Duty gives me an edge in my games as I can clearly see my enemies hiding :) I am also a web applications developer and I tell...
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Bought it last September 2003 at best buy for $1399 after $100 rebate. product was fairly new back then. I had 2nd thoughts using this for FPS but my worries went away the first time I ran BF1942 and Call Of Duty and FS2003. This monitor rocks! Playing as sniper on Call of Duty gives me an edge in my games as I can clearly see my enemies hiding :) I am also a web applications developer and I tell you using this with MS Visual Studio and Web Sphere dev't environment and Flash is very convenient because you can now view multiple windows without switching or minimizing a lot.

I am using a Radeon 9800XT on DVI connection. no regrets! waiting for DOOM3 and HL2, sigh...

By webgamer - Feb 19, 2004

Literature claimed monitor is Mac...

Strengths: excellent clarity and color. The large size makes design work much easier.

Literature claimed monitor is Mac compatible, but it was unclear that Pivot pro (additional software) which allows the screen image to be viewed both vertically and horizontally is not OSX compatible. I also found the written installation instructions not clear for the Mac. The instructions called for a second cable that was not included (not mentioned ahead of time), but in actuality, to view...
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Literature claimed monitor is Mac compatible, but it was unclear that Pivot pro (additional software) which allows the screen image to be viewed both vertically and horizontally is not OSX compatible. I also found the written installation instructions not clear for the Mac. The instructions called for a second cable that was not included (not mentioned ahead of time), but in actuality, to view digitally, this was not necessary. It took two phone calls to the manufacturer to get the right information. Now that the monitor is working I love it.

By karyngilman - Feb 23, 2004

This monitor was perfect out of...

Strengths: Beautiful, sharp graphics and text. Screen rotation works well. Looks great on my desk which is no longer dominated by a monitor.

Weakness: DVI cable supplied (6') was a bit too short for my needs and I had to buy another. It's expensive.

This monitor was perfect out of the box. I use it intensely for text and graphics and I love it. I paid $1300 (tax + shipping) at CircuitCity online with a $100 rebate and would do it again in a second. At first, I couldn't figure out how to raise the screen. I emailed Samsung on a Sunday evening and had a response Monday morning. I emailed them again for their recommendations on cleaning the...
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This monitor was perfect out of the box. I use it intensely for text and graphics and I love it. I paid $1300 (tax + shipping) at CircuitCity online with a $100 rebate and would do it again in a second. At first, I couldn't figure out how to raise the screen. I emailed Samsung on a Sunday evening and had a response Monday morning. I emailed them again for their recommendations on cleaning the screen and again had an answer the next morning. Great product with superlative support.

By rmunde - Mar 15, 2004