SAMSUNG SyncMaster 226BW is a sleek, slim bezel with a beautiful, high-gloss black finish. The widescreen 30” LCD displays represent the ultimate in high-definition widescreen gaming and entertainment. The monitor’s specs are listed in multiple languages beneath an illustration and the box tells you everything you need to know about the 226BW when purchasing it. Inside the package box, there is the SyncMaster 226BW display itself; the base for the stand, the usual documentation (Quick Setup Guide, Snail-mail Warranty Card & Safety Information), and the monitor software CD. Finally, there are the Analog DB-15 VGA and Digital DVI-D cables, and naturally, the power cord. SAMSUNG SyncMaster 226BW measures 20.3” by 16.6” by 8.8”. The only visible button on the front of the display is the power button, which has a brushed metal finish, and gives off a blue glow around its edges when activated. The lower edge has a metallic silver inlay that contrasts nicely against the glossy black finish. Setup allows to enable or disable and to detect the current ability active connection. Information tells what the current connection is (analog or digital), horizontal and vertical refresh rates, and resolution. There are no USB hub/ports, built-in speakers or card reader on the SyncMaster 226BW and neither any Composite video connection. So if you want to hook your Xbox 360 up to it, you’ll need to buy an Xbox VGA cable. Quickly replacing regular 17-19” standard and widescreen displays, with a resolution of 1680 x 1050, 20-22” LCDs are considered the new budget/entry-level models. To keep costs down, LCDs in this price range usually lack the amenities—built-in USB hubs and ports, card readers, speakers, and “portrait mode” rotation—of their larger, pricier counterparts. With prices ranging from the mid $200 to $350 this is where the SAMSUNG SyncMaster 226BW fits in.