Samsung FX2490HD Reviews

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung FX2490HD

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 user reviews of Samsung FX2490HD from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The usability is also mentioned favorably.

usability, design

65% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung FX2490HD

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 user reviews of Samsung FX2490HD from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size. The design is also appreciated. There are mixed reviews on the reliability and price.

usability, design, size

89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD pulls double-duty as a PC monitor and an HDTV.

Stylish design. Good text and HD image quality. Relatively affordable.

Lacks DVI port. Uneven backlighitng. Oversaturated colors.

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Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD review: Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD

Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD has an impressive number of connection options, built-in speakers, and a remote control, with great movie and game performance. It also has a couple of design flourishes that contribute to not only its aesthetic appeal,...

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD requires color calibrating to get the picture quality to an acceptable level; its lack of DVI connection means you'll need to purchase an adapter or new cord to get it working with a modern PC. Some of its connection...

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is a 24-inch HDTV doubling as a monitor for a low price.

Nov, 2010

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Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD

The SyncMaster FX2490HD is a LCD screen and a full-fledged TV screen and it's also one of the best looking screens we've ever seen

The LED-based SyncMaster FX2490HD is a flexible screen that excels at both work and play. It is reasonably priced as well.

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Steve B. (dreamwarecomputers.com)

Samsung FX2490HD LED Monitor/TV

Quite a number of devices these days, especially electronic ones, are starting to become hybrid devices - taking on many features that similar devices usually do. Take the evolution of the mobile phone as a prime example; in 7 years or so the mobile...

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To wrap things up, I went price hunting for the FX2490HD. I was able to find this display for around $379CDN from NCIX. What really shocked me was that my XL2370 23" LED monitor was only $50 cheaper! For the small difference of $50, not only does the...

Jan, 2011

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Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (techreviewsource.com)

Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD

Part desktop display and part HDTV, the Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is an attractive 24-inch hybrid monitor that won't break the bank. Geared towards users with space constraints, it delivers good HD imagery and sharp text, but it has tinting and...

Stylish design. Good text and HD image quality. Relatively affordable

Lacks DVI port. Uneven backlighitng. Oversaturated colors

Part desktop display and part HDTV, the Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is an attractive 24-inch hybrid monitor that won't break the bank. Geared towards users with space constraints, it delivers good HD imagery and sharp text, but it has tinting and...

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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD review

Is this the ultimate combination of HDTV and PC monitor?

Great concept ; Nice design

No DVB-T2 tuner ; Too expensive

Tech Specs Product TypeLED-LCD TV Scan Format1080p Standard Refresh Rate50 Hz Digital TunerDVB-T (MPEG4), DVB-C (MPEG4) Video Signal StandardHDTV 1080p --> Number of HDMI Ports2 Product FamilySyncMaster Brand NameSamsung Screen Size61 cm (24")...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com.au)

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Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD has an impressive number of connection options, built-in speakers, and a remote control, with great movie and game performance. It also has a couple of design flourishes that contribute to not only its aesthetic appeal,...

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD requires color calibrating to get the picture quality to an acceptable level; its lack of DVI connection means you'll need to purchase an adapter or new cord to get it working with a modern PC. Some of its connection...

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is a 24-inch HDTV doubling as a monitor for a low price.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD review

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD has performance that rivals the Samsung PX2370 , one of the best TN monitors we've tested. The FX2490HD has some of the best movie and games performance we've seen recently; it also has a near full assortment of HDTV...

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD has an impressive number of connection options, built-in speakers, and a remote control, with great movie and game performance. It also has a couple of design flourishes that contribute to not only its aesthetic appeal,...

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD requires color calibrating to get the picture quality to an acceptable level; its lack of DVI connection means you'll need to purchase an adapter or new cord to get it working with a modern PC. Some of its connection...

The Samsung SyncMaster FX2490HD is a 24-inch HDTV doubling as a monitor for a low price.

Nov, 2010

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Samsung - FX2490HD

The Samsung FX2490HD very definitely wants to be the display that makes the most of all that high-def content out there. From the front, it looks like a conventional 24-inch display - albeit one that sits ...

The FX2490HD left us with the feeling that it's trying rather hard to be a multipurpose wonder-display. Certainly it packs in heaps of connectors - but we have to question how many people in the UK have any use for a Common Interface slot. The styling...

Mar, 2011

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