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Samsung Dynaflat Syncmaster 955DF 19" CRT Monitor

Samsung Dynaflat Syncmaster 955DF 19" CRT Monitor

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: What are you waiting for?
Review: Flat screen, 3 year factory warranty, .20 Dot Pitch, this price after rebate. BUY IT! This monitor is great! Excellent resolution and an easy interface for adjustments.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good Image--Noisy Tube
Review: The SyncMaster 955DF is a great Shadow Mask monitor, and is especially sharp with text. 3 stars only because it is an exceedingly noisy monitor. It's tube emits high frequencies but not high enough for human ear. I returned the monitor to the merchant. The noise might not be heard in a noisy showroom but will (considering you have a good hearing) in a quite room. Overall, if you are hard of hearing, or is not bothered by a high frequency buzz (not the type a regular TV emits, but much louder and lower in frequencies--I would say, in the 15,000 Hz) then get this monitor.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Is not truly flat.
Review: Try looking at it sideways. You'll notice that it is not flat. Samsung Dynaflat technology is NOT FLAT. You need to know that. It is more like a normal monitor with a lot of glass. You'll notice that that glass is very thick. Think of it as a lens that makes the picture flat.

Pro's: Due to the fact that it doesn't really use flat technology the quality is consistent. You most probably won't get stuck with a dud. Also this technology has no horizontal lines (unlike aperture grill, or NF) because it is just normal shadow mask technology.

Con's: Glass is thick. The monitor itself is huge. It really isn't flat.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great monitor; great price
Review: All the magazines I've read so far rate this as a "best buy", so I went to Best Buy couple of nights ago and looked at about 10 different brands. I found the Samsung 955DF just as good as any of the other brands. Viewsonic was my second choice, but I prefer the 955DF's control board (you push a button and a panel comes out of the monitor)....very nice...As for the gentleman (or woman) who is having problems with his/her monitor should consider returning it for a new one, maybe it's defective. I'm going to buy another one for fathers day coming up soon........

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Awesome
Review: i can't belive how much of a diffrence this new monitor makes. I went from an old 17" Dell monitor. this new 19"(18" view) is great. words cant decribe how wonderful this monitor really is. i love it.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Three words about this monitor: "..."
Review: Do not believe what you have read in the trade magazine about the accolades nor the Samsung's claim of "the 955df being most advanced screen in the world", nor the positive reviews on amazon regarding this monitor. Simply stated, this monitor is an INFERIOR product. Why? The text is FUZZY as hell, and my screen has vertical lines all over. BOTH have given me a GIGANTIC headache. (BTW, I am using a first class video card with a first class pc made by Dell. I do not have these problames with my Sony nor the Viewsonic monitors.). You are suggested to view the monitor before purchase. Let your eyes be the judge. I was swayed by the great reviews (which I vehemently disagree with now that I own the 955df) and the cheap price of it. And did not take the opportunity to look before purchase. Don't make the same mistake. I will never purchase a Samsung again. I'd give this monitor a D. At the end and as always, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAID FOR.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Monitor, Great Price
Review: This is a beautiful monitor. VERY flat screen.

I am pretty picky and I've got no complaints. I've experienced no problems with it so far (in fact, I'm ordering a second one to replace an older 17" monitor).

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Fantastic monitor, great price!
Review: I bought this monitor because a computer magazine rated it very high on thier list. I am not disappointed!

This is a fantastic monitor for the price.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: 1 Year Review
Review: I've had this monitor for a little over a year now and it has performed well. The screen, though not the crispest, most beautiful picture available, is excellent for what I paid for it. The color accuracy is decent, with the adjustment controls being relatively straightforward. There are, however, a couple of problems that lowered the score of this monitor in my mind.

Issue #1: The cable connecting the monitor to the CPU is way too short. I have a moderately size L desk and the cable barely reaches the CPU. Indeed, the cable has sustained damage (I have to tape it to make it work properly) because of this. While extension cables are available, Samsung should have anticipated the need for a long cable by either making the cable longer or offering a way to disconnect the cable entirely so that the customer could substitute a longer cable.

Issue #2: The programs included with the monitor were translated poorly. While someone with a bit of technical knowledge can smirk through these mistakes, a novice might have some frustrating moments trying to figure out what the well-intentioned programmer meant. A note to Samsung: Hire better translators! ;-)

All in all, though, I have been pleased. The resolution suits my needs and I don't notice any problems with flicker or blurriness as some reviewers have mentioned.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This is a good monitor
Review: I have had this monitor for 2 years now. Not a single problem. Matched with a high-end GeForce video card, this has been the best monitor I have owned. Absolutely no problems, extremely clear screen, and excellent high-res graphics.

I also like the faceplate. It doesn't have any annoying buttons or logos or other items to distract your view.

Well worth the purchase.


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