SyncMaster 940MW

SyncMaster 940MW
alaScore 87

173 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 173 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the size and design are generally positive. The usability and value for money are also mentioned favorably.

value for money, usability, design, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Monitors the SyncMaster 940MW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the SyncMaster 940MW

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of the SyncMaster 940MW from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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HATE IT!!!!

 

HATE IT!!!!

This is the worst monitor ever. We bought 2 of these at the same time and have had nothing but problems. We use them for tv and computer monitor. These have both had to have the bulbs replaced twice!!! The first time was within the first 6 months. ...

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Power Off Solution?

 

Power Off Solution?

I've had my 940MW for over a year. When 1st received, after turning on, it would work for 5 to 10 minutes and then cut off. I tried removing and re-pluging in the power cord and it would work for a few minutes and then the monitor would again cut off....

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bad power suplly

 

bad power suplly

i bought this 18 months ago. i purchased a refurb unit well about 2 months ago the ps started to act up. $90.00 later it's working again. Many people have experienced this problem with the ps

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Great TV, I broke it :-(

 

This monitor is a very nice little gadget which I used in my office in the previous place I used to work in. It was good because it was small and easily carried there and the graphical side of things turned out to be pretty decent. The sound from...

good graphics and sound

n/a

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Little TV but very reliable

 

I use this TV in my kitchen and have found it both reliable. The quality isn't stunning but is reasonable and the TV has provided a good service and really isn't bad for the price. The TV looks quite nice and because of its relatively slim shape and...

Decent neat size, LCD

not digital

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10 Minutes of Heaven

 

10 Minutes of Heaven

I bought a brand new Roadtrek Motorhome that came equipped with this unit. It was hooked up to a TV antenna and a DVD player and Dolby Surround Sound, but had room for several more component and HD connections. It worked nicely with the integrated...

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Thinking of replacing that old portable TV?

 

Samsung 940MW 19" LCD TV/Monitor I purchased this LCD screen from Argos in July 2006 and they are still available for the price of £229.99 (Nov'07) product code 5291883. I had been looking for an LCD TV for a few weeks and was salivating over one of ...

Price, space saver, customisation, dual function, decent picture and sound

Patience to adjust settings, casing a bit tacky

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Thinking of replacing that old portable TV?

 

Price, space saver, customisation, dual function, decent picture and sound

Patience to adjust settings, casing a bit tacky .

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A great computer monitor and acceptable TV

 

A computer monitor with speakers and TV in one. A great space saver. HDTV ready.

Standard TV display only acceptable.

Product Specifications

The Samsung SyncMaster 940MW is a 19-inch TFT-LCD monitor delivering an ultra-fast response time of 8ms, 700:1 contrast ratio, 0.294mm pixel pitch, 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) maximum resolution, scanning frequency of 33-81 kHz horizontal and 56-75 Hz vertical, and horizontal/vertical viewing angle of 160

Audio Output

Type:Speaker(s)

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:8.5in
Height:16in
Weight:13.7lbs/13lbs
Width:18.3in

Display (Projector)

Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Color Support:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Diagonal Size:19in
Diagonal Size (metric):48.3cm
Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch:0.294mm
Form Factor:Desktop
Image Brightness:300cd/m2
Image Contrast Ratio:700:1
Image Max H-View Angle:160
Image Max V-View Angle:160
Interface:DVI / VGA (HD-15)
Max Resolution:1440 x 900
Response Time:8ms
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display
Widescreen:Widescreen

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/Mac / PC / Unix/PC
Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:940MW
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung SyncMaster

Input Device

Type: None

Miscellaneous

Color:Black / Silver/Silver
Compliant Standards:DDC-1 / DDC-2B / TCO '99/DDC-1 / DDC-2B / TCO '99 / TCO 99

Service & Support

Type:3 years warranty

Video Input

Digital Video Standard:Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
TV Tuner Presence:No/Yes
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