Samsung Syncmaster 172T

66 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 12 expert reviews and 54 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 79/100 and users rate it 92/100. The average review date is Mar 26, 2004. We have compared these reviews to 231852 reviews from other Monitors. The alaScore™ for this product is 85/100 = Very good. Last update: May 23, 2013.

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(Based on 66 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

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Expert review by: Kristopher Kubicki (anandtech.com)

Samsung 172T Reviewed + The Future of Samsung

Updated! With anticipation and excitement building, we got our first Xbox 360 in house and of course, took it apart. Now with HDD disassembly instructions and pictures!

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

The Comfort Zone

Positioning your display too high can lead to unnatural viewing angles and chronic neck problems. Most tilt-and-swivel monitors lack even rudimentary height adjustments, but the 1-inch-thick Samsung SyncMaster 192T-a flat-panel display-boasts a...

Dec, 2003

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Expert review by: Sean Captain (pcworld.com)

Samsung 192T 19IN LCD Monitor (Samsung-192TSILVER)

What's Hot: Artwork: Rick Rizner, John GoddardThe 192T is mounted on Samsung's double-hinge stand. In addition to providing full tilt adjustment and reasonable height adjustment, the stand also collapses so that the bottom of the screen bezel can rest...

Oct, 2003

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Expert review by: Alexandra Krasne (pcworld.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 172T

Samsung's latest screen wows us with superior text and image quality.

Apr, 2003

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Expert review by: Mohammed M. (bytesector.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 192T

The SyncMaster 192T is a great package.

Mar, 2004

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EXTREM OVERCLOCKING - PRODUCT APPROVED

Expert review by: Rob Parks (extremeoverclocking.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 192T 19" LCD Flat Panel Display

What do you get when you cross a 19" LCD monitor with a pair of speakers? Give up? The Samsung SyncMaster 192T. Not only has Samsung once again delivered a thin panel LCD, but this time they decided to add a nice little pair of speakers in the base....

The Samsung SyncMaster 192T 19" Color TFT LCD display is a very competent monitor. The controls are great and the quality as is expected from Samsung. The 192T brings in a nice, and very large LCD that can serve many roles. While it is not a prefect...

Feb, 2004

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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by: Hi-TEK (modthebox.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 192T TFT-LCD Monitor Review

The pursuit of conserving desktop space has forced many consumers to look for alternatives when assembling their own personal computer systems. The popularity of Small Form Factor systems has driven a demand for components that not only provide the...

Excellent picture quality and sharp display ; Three year warranty support ; High contrast ratio and fast response time ; Aesthetically pleasing design ; Magic Bright and MagicTune features ; Easy to navigate On Screen Display menu ; Support for both...

Slight ghosting during game play ; Missing DVI and power cables

Samsung has proven that it is definitely a company that it is at the forefront of innovation when it comes to designing products that cover such a wide scope and user base. The ultra thin narrow base LCD-TFT monitors are a step in the right direction...

Dec, 2003

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Expert review by: (dansdata.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 172T LCD monitor

When I put this page up, I got quite a bit of feedback. A surprising number of readers recommended I check out one particular LCD monitor, to see the current state of the art in (reasonably) affordable LCDs

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Jun, 2003

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Consumer review by: Sander_Prinsen (shopzilla.com)

High quality screen!

Excellent, stable picture, hardly any ghosting

No DVI cable included, expensive

Sep, 2003

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Consumer review by: johnnyL (pcworld.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 172T

This monitor was the most expensive part of my new computer but I just didn't want to have to make space for a 19" CRT behemoth. This is simply a great monitor. Was playing Quake 3 last night with all the settings turned up to max. Beautiful. No...

Sharp Text No ghosting with DVI input Frees up a lot of desk space bright...had to turn it down to 50

One dead pixel but took me 2 weeks to even notice it

Aug, 2003

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Product Specifications

Targeted to business, SOHO and high-end graphics users, the SyncMaster 192T is offered in an attractive silver color and features a sleek new cabinet design with a advanced cable management system that routs interface cables through the stand for a clutter-free desktop-presentation. In addition, the versatile 192T sports a unique stand that can be folded back and used as the wall mount bracket without removing the base at a total depth of only 2" flush to the wall.For users with the need for picture-perfect image quality, the SyncMaster 192T features Samsung's Patterned Vertical Alignment (PVA), the latest technology advancement in liquid crystal cell structure for improved viewing. The display offers an extra-wide 170

Audio Output

Type:None/Speaker(s)

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:7.5in/7.8in/8.5in/8.7in/8in

Height:15.6in/16.1in/17.2in/17.6in/17in

Weight:10.4lbs/12.1lbs/12.3lbs/13lbs/14.8lbs/17.2lbs

Width:15.2in/16.4in/16.9in/17in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Diagonal Size:17in/19in

Diagonal Size (metric):43.2cm/48.3cm

Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch:0.26mm/0.294mm/0.29mm/0.3mm

Form Factor:Desktop

Image Brightness:250cd/m2

Image Contrast Ratio:500:1/700:1/750:1

Image Max H-View Angle:+85 / -85/170

Image Max V-View Angle:+85 / -85/170

Interface:DVI / VGA (HD-15)/VGA (HD-15)/VGA (HD-15) / DVI

Max Resolution:1280 x 1024

Response Time:25ms

Technology:TFT active matrix

Type:LCD display

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified:

Yes

EPA Energy Star Compliant:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/Mac / PC/Mac / PC / Unix/Unix / Mac / PC

Manufacturer:Samsung

Model:B/MP/N/T/V

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Samsung SyncMaster 172/Samsung SyncMaster 192

Input Device

Type:

None

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Silver

Compliant Standards:BSMI / C-Tick / CCIB / CE / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / GOST / MPR II / NEMKO / NOM / PCBC / SASO / SIQ / TCO '99 / TUV / TUV GS / UL 1950 / VCCI / TCO 99/CE / CISPR 22 / CSA / DDC-2B / DHHS / DOC-B / FCC / IEC950 / PTB / TCO '95 / TUV / UL / VCCI / TCO 95/CE / CISPR 22 / CSA / DDC-2B / DHHS / FCC Class B certified / IEC950 / NUTEK / PTB / TCO '95 / TUV / UL / VCCI / TCO 95/CE / CISPR 22 Class B / CSA / DDC-2B / DHHS / DOC-B / FCC Class B certified / IEC950 / ISO 13406-2 / MPR II / NUTEK / PTB / TCO '99 / TUV / UL / VCCI / TCO 99/CE / CISPR 22 Class B / CSA / DDC-2B / EN50081-1 / IEC950 / NEMKO / TCO '99 / TUV / UL 1950 / VCCI / TCO 99/CE / CSA / DDC-1 / DDC-2B / IEC950 / NEMKO / TUV / UL 1950/CSA / DDC-2B / IEC 60601-1-1 / IEC 60601-1-2 / ISO 13406-2 / MPR II / NEMKO / NUTEK / TCO '99 / UL 2601-1 / TCO 99/CSA / DDC-2B / IEC 60601-1-1 / IEC 60601-1-2 / MPR II / NEMKO / NUTEK / TCO '99 / UL 2601-1 / TCO 99/DDC-2B / EN 60950 / EN 61000-3-2 / EN55022 / Energy 2000 / FCC Class B certified / ICES-003 / IEC 61000