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A Samsung 24in monitor at a truly stunning price - what's the catch?

The Samsung SyncMaster 245T is a 24-inch LCD with multiple inputs and a flexible design. And though washed out at default settings, a little tweaking helped the 245T score well in our on-screen tests.

Highly adjustable stand ; Multiple connection options ; Very good all-around screen performance

At default settings colors are overbright, with blacks appearing gray

With an anti-glare screen, the 245T has a thin, shiny, black bezel with clearly marked buttons right on the front, right bottom of the screen. There are many connection options to choose from, including DVI, HDMI, Component, VGA and S-Video. The 245T ...

The Samsung SyncMaster 245T is a 24in LCD with multiple inputs and a flexible design. And though washed out at default settings, a little tweaking helped the 245T score well in our on-screen tests.

Despite its washed out default settings, the Samsung SyncMaster 245T, after calibration was a very good all around performer. Its wealth of input options, flexible stand and its sleek, black design make it a good fit for those looking for a monitor ...

I bought two of these and it was a mistake. I now own four high-dollar "professional" Samsung displays and once appreciated them for their quality (no more). Delivering this monitor with a single link DVI cable was a major mistake on Samsung's part and th...

Shiny. Displays static content at the advertised resolution. Just don't ask anything to move on your screen

Does not work with DVD playback or with games as delivered. The single-link DVI cable provided with the monitor is not sufficient to deliver 1920x1200 multimedia content

My first LCD monitor purchase. Did not test other monitors in person, I live on an island! Extensive internet research showed this to be one of the best S-PVA panels around. Got this for my new Mac Pro (Nehalem Early 2009) because while the Apple monitors...

Great monitor, great picture and tons of inputs. S-PVA panel looks great from any angle. I hooked it up to my Mac Pro and ready to go! When I'm working on designing a poster I rotate it 90 degrees and work in a horizontal configuration, it is awesome! The...

Fairly loud buzz (compared to... my laptop? Can't compare to other LCDs) but I never notice because I have my windows open, music playing, my Mac Pro running, and plenty of other sounds to push it into the subconscious levels. When its quiet at night and...

My first LCD monitor purchase. Did not test other monitors in person, I live on an island! Extensive internet research showed this to be one of the best S-PVA panels around. Got this for my new Mac Pro (Nehalem Early 2009) because while the Apple monitors...

Great monitor, great picture and tons of inputs. S-PVA panel looks great from any angle. I hooked it up to my Mac Pro and ready to go! When I'm working on designing a poster I rotate it 90 degrees and work in a horizontal configuration, it is awesome! The...

Fairly loud buzz (compared to... my laptop? Can't compare to other LCDs) but I never notice because I have my windows open, music playing, my Mac Pro running, and plenty of other sounds to push it into the subconscious levels. When its quiet at night and...