-- Samsung 151v 15" LCD Monitor
-- Price: ~$399
USD
-- 08.20.2002
-- By: GideonX
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With the introduction of LCD monitors into the
market, there has been some competition to get out a unit that
combines picture quality and affordability. Just a year or so
ago, prices for just 15 inch units reached as high as 600+
dollars. But with demand, prices were due to come down for us
consumers.
I currently use a 17" LCD and have also had the
chance to review another 15" inch unit in the past from
different vendors. This gave me a decent grasp on what I would
want in an affordable and reliable unit. So today, we're going
to take a test drive on the newest value line 15" LCD unit from
Samsung,
the 151v.
Here are some specs on this new unit:
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Specifications
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Model
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151v
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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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15"
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Pixel Pitch (mm)
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0.297
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Brightness
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250cd/m2
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Contrast Ratio
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330:1
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Viewing Angle
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140o / 120o
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Interface
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Analog
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Frequency
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Horizontal Rate - (Analog)
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30-60
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Horizontal Rate - (Digital)
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N/A
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Vertical Rate
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56-75
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Bandwidth
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80
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Resolution
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Maximum
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1024 x 768
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Native
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1024 x 768
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Color
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Maximum
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16.2M
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Signal Input
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Input Video Signal
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Analog RGB
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Video Level: Analog
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Analog:0.7VP-P
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Video Level: Digital
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N/A
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Sync Type
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Separate H/V
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Input Connectors
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15pin D-sub
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Plug & Play
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DDC
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DDC 1/2B
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Power
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On / Working
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30 Watts (Max)
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Wall Mount
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VESAź
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VESA 75mm
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Regulations
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Safety
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UL, CSA, TuV, IEC950, DHHS, PTB,
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EMI
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FCC, DOC-B, CE, VCCI, Cispr22-B
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Emission Standard
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TCO'95
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Cabinet Color
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Standard
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Black
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Dimensions
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Physical (WxHxD)
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15.4" x 14.5" x 6.8"
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Packaging (WxHxD)
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18.2" x 18.0" x 9.3"
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Weight
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Net (physical)
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8.8 lbs.
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Gross (packaging)
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11.4 lbs.
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Warranty
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Parts / Labor / Backlight
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3 / 3 / 3
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Compatible Computer Systems
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PC / Windows; Macintosh;
Sun Microsystems
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So what exactly makes an LCD do what it
does? The Samsung 151v is an active matrix thin film transistor (TFT).
Thin film transistor was pioneered by Peter Brody back in the 70's.
To break it down into simple terms, here is how most common LCDs differ
from CRTs. Each individual pixel on an LCD screen receives an
individual voltage as opposed to a 'sweeping' method utilized by a CRT.
This results in a sharper and vibrant image on an LCD screen. It
has come a long way to being an affordable solution in comparison to
conventional bulky CRT displays.
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