The Samsung Syncmaster S24B350 fully meets my expectations. In this price-performance ratio can not find a better device.
Size:
24 inches is the ideal size for a monitor. While a 27-inch device has split the same number of pixels over a larger area, the 24-inch monitor looks much sharper. Compared to the standard 21-inch equipment can be here despite the Widescreens nearly the height of a 4: 3 19-inch monitor enjoy. Especially when working with office applications or surfing the Internet, this is an important aspect, not to resort to a cheaper 21-inch device. Even while gambling are 27-inch hindrance, because you can see the entire game poorly. Here, however, is also the distance between the viewer and monitor noted. I go here but assume that the monitor is on the desk and about 1m to 0.5m away from the viewer stands.
Appearance:
The monitor looks daytime very classy. He shines in his black piano finish. The case is very slim! On the product images, the device looks a lot thicker. The reason will be that there is the smallest model is displayed. The 24-inch monitor is really very thin. By piecewise transparent pedestal of monitor, as if he were floating effect. In the evening when the desk lamp is on, the chic red stands out on the edge. The screen is namely equipped with a dark red, clear plastic, the shimmering jet black or even red depending on the light. Even the base takes on the appropriate color. The back has missed a matt plastic look, which is grooved and does not look cheap.
=> Very chic and classy, also unusual look.
Processing and haptics:
The device is very easy. The stand can be adjusted and is very stable and robust. This is a clear advantage, which is often no longer take for granted today. Like all devices with piano black finish, also this device is easily scratched. However, the stops here very limited. You have the dust only note not to hard or scrub, so the dust does not scratch. General makes the monitor a very well-made impression. He works with value and stable.
Service:
The Keys are a touchpad, which is very precise and can be operated easily with the monitor. The menu is well-structured and the required functions can be found quickly. A small, low-key, red LED indicates whether the unit is turned on. In standby flashes this, so the not perceptible button can be found to turn off even in the darkness. Should be connected to the screen as in my case, two different devices, can be changed by pressing a button from the analogue VGA port on the digital HDMI port. The change is quick and always without any problems.
The most important point: The image quality:
If the monitor is properly adjusted, the monitor can be viewed from all angles. It hardly color changes or distortions are noticing. However, this is not from the very beginning of the case. At first I was very disappointed with the picture quality, however, can be finally traced back only to the miserable standard setting. For this reason I give at the end of the review still tips for image-enhancement. The brightness is excellent by the LED technology. The illumination of the image is very good. The image is continuously and uniformly bright. Here no light or dark spots can be seen. The contrast is awesome. White is white and black is black. The colors can be very well fed and naturally reproduced. Despite the high contrast, the screen looks homogeneous and natural.
Tips for improving the image quality (tested with HDMI):
Please test my settings exactly in the described combination. Only in this way also an almost perfect image can be generated. If necessary, slight adjustments should be carried out after it.
1. By default, the monitor has a very limited viewing angles. This can be easily resolved by selecting the "Samsung Magic Angle" menu. Here you switch then to the point "Grupp duck costume.".
2. The brightness must be of course to taste and requirements of the individual user. It is important that the contrast should be adjusted depending on the brightness. The image will appear too bright, unnatural or too dark. Since my monitor standing at the window, I have chosen the following settings: Brightness = 100% contrast = 49%
This setting may sound extreme, but brings the best color reproduction.
3. In my opinion, the best sharpness of HDMI by the value reached 76.
4. The reaction time should naturally at high requirements to "quickly" Setting (accessible through Menu> Picture> scroll to the bottom> Response Time
5. The HDMI Black Level is also here to find. It should be set to "low" on. This is black and white noticeably darker recognizable clearer and brighter. Since image look more natural and is freed by a gray haze.
6. The colors can be left on the default setting of 50 50 50.
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