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Samsung 2233BW

First seen: 1 september 2008

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Great Deal: $294.59

  • User Score (124)
    8.4 8.4 from 124 reviewers
  • Expert Score (3)
    5.0 5.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Picture quality (8)
    10 10 from 8 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • which is always appreciated, below average energy consumption, in addition, large viewing area, good contrast
  • fairly unsophisticated stand, colors need calibration, no height adjustability
  • distinctive design - Soft corners, rich piano black finish and acrylic accent bar will beautify any desk.
  • up to 1920 x 1080 full HD - The 2233BW features 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution, giving you the highest resolution possible.
  • cable housing - Integrated rear housing hides cables, for a sleek, clean look.
  • custom key - The programmable Custom Key gives you instant one-touch access to your referred SAMSUNG picture optimization technology. MagicBright³ gives yo…

Specifications

Marketing Description

  • Product Description
    Samsung SyncMaster 2233BW - flat panel display - TFT - 22"
  • Device Type
    Flat panel display / TFT active matrix
  • Color
    High-gloss black
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    20.3 in x 8.2 in x 16.6 in
  • Weight
    10.6 lbs
  • Diagonal Size
    22" - widescreen
  • Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch
    0.282 mm
  • Max Resolution
    1680 x 1050
  • Display Positions Adjustments
    Tilt
  • Color Support
    24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Release Date

  • First seen
    1 September 2008

Samsung 2233BW

The Samsung 2233BW is a 22" wide LCD monitor that encompasses a high contrast ratio with dual input. It comes with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 and has a brightness of 300 cd/m2 as well as a contrast ratio of DC 20,000: 1. The aspect ratio is the same technology that is used by DVD or even Blu-Ray players. It has a response time of 5ms. The Samsung 2233BW is available in a piano black finish, added with blue lighting and has a rear panel that is patterned and a transparent bar. The Sams…

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Samsung 2233BW

The Samsung 2233BW is a 22" wide LCD monitor that encompasses a high contrast ratio with dual input. It comes with a resolution of 1680 x 1050 and has a brightness of 300 cd/m2 as well as a contrast ratio of DC 20,000: 1. The aspect ratio is the same technology that is used by DVD or even Blu-Ray players. It has a response time of 5ms. The Samsung 2233BW is available in a piano black finish, added with blue lighting and has a rear panel that is patterned and a transparent bar. The Samsung 2233BW measures 20.5" x 16.6 " x 8.3" and weighs 6.2 lbs.

Features

The Samsung 2233BW is a 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor that has a response time of 5ms. The resolution on it is 1680 x 1050. The display colours on it is 16.7 million. In addition to this, it has a brightness of 300 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 20,000:1. The display type used is a WSXGA+. The Samsung 2233BW has several methods of connectivity including Analog RGB and Digital, connectors for D-Sub and DVI. The available user controls which are custom keys for Magic Bright, Magic Colour, Colour Effect and Image Size where this enables the users to assign a favourite function to a custom key. The monitor also has a technology that automatically adjusts the image size to provide users with a better viewing experience, this is called the intelligent image size function, which reduces image stretching as well as distortion. With the 5ms response time it eliminates juddering, blurring and ghotsing and instead provides movies and games as well in a better controlled quality. By utilising the COlour Effect, users are given a range of photographic effects such as Grayscale, Green, Aqua and Sepia where users can select what sort of background colour they would like to enhance their viewing experience. Besides all these features the Samsung 2233BW has an eco friendly off timer that is actually an energy saving function that turns off the monitor automatically at a preset specific time. When this feature is used, it provides the users a reliable and dependable time for the duration of the monitor’s life. It also consumes 45 watts maximum.The power supply should be 100-240 VAC or 50/60 Hz.

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  • Reviews of Samsung 2233BW

  1. Samsung SyncMaster 2233BW

    Reviewer: DigitalVersus
    8 December 2008
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    A year ago, this screen might well have been interesting, but right now the only thing that sets is apart is its poor color handling. What's even worse is that Samsung knows how to do it better. Read more

  2. Samsung SyncMaster 2233BW 22 inch LCD Monitor Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    4 weeks ago

    Flat Panel LCD TFT (Active Matrix), 22 inch, 16:10, 0.282 mm, 5 ms Read more

  1. In all honesty do not buy

    Reviewer: N/A, PriceSpider.com
    6 December 2008
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg Pros: I like the glossy finish to the monitor, the monitor has in general a fantastic design.Monitor 's colours are great and comes with a good softwareto tweak the settings. Cons: Terrible and i mean absolutely terrible stand, it had me very frightened because i thought this would be the first product from new egg that i would have a problem ... Read more

  2. Mike, Salford

    Reviewer: Reevoo
    21 February 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

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  3. Samsung 2233BW Rocks

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    19 January 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    i searched the internet for hours and hours reading reviews, learning about monitor technology, comparing prices. finally i visited a few stores to see monitors in action, compare brands, mess with the options,and see how good i could get the picture to look. i finally decided i was getting a samsung. the price, 22" size, and features like 20,000:1, and a rebate convinced me on the 2233BW and i am so happy with this monitor. it is to date the best monitor i have ever... Read more

  4. Best Monitor I Have Ever Owned

    Reviewer: Amazon
    25 October 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I asked for this monitor for Christmas of '08 and I still love it. I did Alot of reasearch and real world test for monitors before deciding on this one. Not only does it have a superb picture, but the overall design is just right. Not too much flare, very sleek. I did encounter one problem that I already knew about by reading other reviews, the oval shaped joint shown in one of the pics. It can be very hard to get on! This may sound a bit funny but it is a perfect... Read more

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