Samsung 900NF 19" CRT Monitor

Rating:
Summary: It is a pretty flat monitor. Not a bad choice.
Review: Over in the 19 inch flat monitor category, the consumer is at an disadvantage. It is because of lack of technology and high prices. All 19 inch flat monitors have quality problems. Each product fluctuates (geometry, moire, color, missing dots etc) So you have to hope for the best.

As for this Samsung it used a Mitsubishi NF tube. In the 19inch flat monitor market this can be compared to the Sony trinitron tubes. Mitsubishi tubes have a less prominent damper wires (two wires that go horizontally across the screen that are visible) but Sony trinitron tubes have more flashy colors. In other words this monitor has is less colorful but could be less a distraction. But as I said each monitor is different. It's like a car, you can get a dud from the factory or you might get one that works fine. Over here in Korea they sell this monitor starting from 500$. US residents are lucky since there is so much competion prices have to be low unlike here where Korean companies have a virtual monopoly. It isn't worth 500$ but at low price it should be given some consideration.

Other monitors in the 19inch flat market that are similar are Sony G400, LG 195FT, and a few others. Samsung DF 19 inch flats are not really flat so they are inferior to Samsung NF's. But NF's may not be as focused clearly as DF's at high resolutions. It is best for the consumer to actually "see" the monitors before purchase.

Rating:
Summary: A great monitor!
Review: While the technical details are all available, I can't really describe them for the review. I never thought my monitor was bad until I got the Samsung. It's bright, clear, crisp, sharp... beautiful! The pop-down control system is easy to use as well. Plus, it doesn't take up much more room on my desktop than my old 17" monitor. I noticed no distortion, even at the edges. Overall a great buy!

Rating:
Summary: A great monitor!
Review: While the technical details are all available, I can't really describe them for the review. I never thought my monitor was bad until I got the Samsung. It's bright, clear, crisp, sharp... beautiful! The pop-down control system is easy to use as well. Plus, it doesn't take up much more room on my desktop than my old 17" monitor. I noticed no distortion, even at the edges. Overall a great buy!