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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: P2370
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- It skimps on a few features, but the Samsung SyncMaster P2370 is a stylish, low-priced 23-incher with very good performance.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung SyncMaster P2370 price range: $231.99 - $398.00
- Reviewed by: Eric Franklin
- Edited by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 04/20/2009
- Released on: 04/20/2009
The good: The Samsung SyncMaster P2370 is low-priced, beautifully designed, and offers very good overall performance with Full HD resolution. Also, it's one of the lightest monitors we've tested of any size.
The bad: The Samsung SyncMaster P2370 includes only DVI as a connection option. Movie performance is disappointing, and it has a wobbly base.
The bottom line: It skimps on a few features, but the Samsung SyncMaster P2370 is a stylish, low-priced 23-incher with very good performance.
Like the Dell Crystal, the $299 Samsung SyncMaster P2370 would look perfect in any contemporary art gallery. Unlike with Dell, however, Samsung doesn't require you take out a second mortgage to pay for style. If you're looking for a low-price 23- to 24-inch model with very good performance that does not skimp on the aesthetics, the P2370 is worth the price. Also, it's thinner and lighter than other monitors with smaller screen sizes. The downsides are that it offers only one DVI connection, it has a high black level when playing movies, and a wobbly base that is easy to push around. The $259 24-inch Dell G2410 has better movie and overall performance but it won't win any beauty contests. If you have the extra funds, we also recommend the 23-inch Dell SP2309Wwith its high 2,048x1,152-pixel resolution; however, it has a lower performance than the G2410.
Design and features
The 23-inch Samsung SyncMaster P2370 follows Samsung's typical monitor design with enough eye-pleasing tweaks to give it a considerably unique look. The display measures just more than an inch in depth--a considerably thin measurement, since most monitors of this size measure well over 2 inches. The bezel measures 1.25 inches on the sides and 1.75 inches on the bottom, where a light gray Samsung logo resides. On the edge of the bezel is a plastic transparent overlay. According to Samsung, this overlay changes color based on the light color in the room. Yet this isn't wholly accurate. As different-colored light passes through the overlay, it only gives the impression that the display is changing color.
The neck of the display is one of the most aesthetically different we've ever seen. It's transparent glass with bluish crystals at the bottom. The glass reflects the crystals, which creates a blue hue within the neck. The effect is subtle, but to the eye it makes the P2370 stand out among other monitors. The oval-shaped footstand is 11 inches wide and 7.5 inches deep, but even with such a wide footstand the display wobbles considerably, even with just a small shove. This is due in part to the display's slightness. The display weighs less than 10 pounds; about 2 pounds lighter than the 20-inch HP 2009m
The bottom of the bezel sits about 2.25 inches from the desktop, but unfortunately, this screen height is isn't adjustable and there isn't a screen rotation or pivot option for portrait mode. The capability to tilt the screen back 25 degrees is the only ergonomic feature included.
If you were thinking of connecting the display to your standalone Blu-ray player, think again. To cut back on costs and to keep the monitor as thin as possible, Samsung includes a single DVI-D as the sole connection option. Neither HDMI nor even VGA connections are included.
Pressing your finger against the bottom right hand corner of the bezel brings up the hidden onscreen display array. The white, glowing buttons disappear after a couple moments of inactivity, however, there is an option in the OSD to show them at all times for easier calibration in the dark. You can also set the OSD to be onscreen for 5, 10, 20, or 200 seconds. The array consists of a Menu button, an Up and Down button, an Enter button, and an Auto button. The Up and Down buttons also double as brightness and preset shortcut buttons, respectively. Picture options consist of brightness, contrast, and sharpness. You can also set the color tone to Cool, Normal, Warm or Custom; allowing you to change the red, green, and blue attributes individually. There are seven presets including Custom, Text, Internet, Game, Sport, Movie and Dynamic Contrast. Each preset changes the color temperature and/or brightness of the display to be appropriate to the task at hand. While not as intuitive as Dell's recent brilliantly designed OSDs--seen recently in the G2410--the P2370 takes only a short learning curve to get the hang of.
The Samsung SyncMaster P2370's 16:9 aspect ratio supports a "Full HD" 1,920x1,080-pixel native resolution. This continues the trend of more and more monitor vendors moving toward 16:9 from 16:10 because high-definition content--in particular 1080p movies--can fit onto a 1,920x1,080-pixel screen without distorting the image.
| Manufacturer's specifications: |
| Resolution: 1,920x1,080 |
| Pixel-response rate: 2ms |
| Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 |
| Brightness: 250cd/m2 |
| Connectivity: DVI-D |
| HDCP compliant? Yes |
| Included video cables? DVI |
| Backlight: CCFL |
| Panel Type: TN |
Performance
We tested the Samsung SyncMaster P2370 with its DVI connection. The display posted a composite score of 93 on CNET Labs' DisplayMate-based performance tests, besting both the 23-inch Dell SP2309W's 90 and the 24-inch BenQ E2400HD's 85. The P2370 got nearly perfect scores in our color tests, revealing only a slight flaw in its color tracking capability. The Color Tracking test shows how accurately a monitor can replicate the gray scale. The P2370's representation of the gray scale had a slight reddish hue that kept it from being perfect. In our Dark Screen test, backlight bleed through was noticeable on the top and bottom edges of the screen, suggesting that the display would not be able to display deep blacks when playing a movie (see below). The P2370 achieved a brightness score of 239 candelas per square meter (cd/m2)--only slightly lower than Samsung's claimed 250 cd/m2 max. Its tested contrast ratio was slightly above the 1,000:1 claimed by Samsung and came in at a fairly close 1,064:1.
We used the P2370's Movie preset to check out "War of the Worlds" ("WotW") on DVD and "House of Flying Daggers" ("HoFD") on Blu-ray. In "WotW" we found the color quality was worse than expected with slightly washed out faces and a slight yellowish tint. Deep blacks--a critical attribute for good movie playback--eluded the P2370. In "HoFD" we saw more accurate color, but those deep blacks we enjoyed on the Dell G2410 were still nowhere to be seen. Also, picture sharpness was not quite as fine as on the G2410 as subtitles looked slightly blurred. We found that the Dynamic Contrast preset worked best for movie watching. With Dynamic Contrast on, we only noticed the screen darkening on scenes where the screen is 90 percent black or more, such as the end credits and during fades to black. In the DC preset blacks looked darker and the colors, slightly more full.
We looked at the game Crysis on the P2370 in its Game preset and saw a clean picture with no signs of ghosting during fast movement.
The optimal viewing angle for a monitor is usually directly in front, about a quarter of the screen's distance down from the top. At this angle, you're viewing the colors and gamma correction as they were intended. Most monitors are not made to be viewed at any other angle. Depending on its panel type, picture quality at nonoptimal angles varies. Most monitors use TN panels, which get overly bright or overly dark in parts of the screen when viewed from nonoptimal angles. The Samsung SyncMaster P2370 uses a TN panel, and when it is viewed from the sides or bottom, we perceived the screen to darken about six inches off from center. Of course, when viewed from the optimal angle, we had no problems.
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| Samsung SyncMaster P2370 | Average watts per hour |
| On (Default Luminance) | 29.44 |
| On (Max Luminance) | 29.44 |
| On (Min Luminance) | 14.3 |
| Sleep | 0.85 |
| Calibrated (200 cd/m2) | 27.52 |
| Score | Fair |
| Annual energy cost (@$0.1135/kWh) | $9.37 |
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Service and support
Samsung backs the SyncMaster P2370 with a three-year parts-and-labor warranty that covers the backlight. It also offers support through a 24-7 toll-free number, as well as 24- to 48-hour turnaround e-mail and Web chat support. Documentation and support software are easily accessible for the P2370 on Samsung's Web site.
User reviews
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A truly beautiful monitor
by deckart26354 on March 22, 2009
Pros: Incredible response times, vivid colors, easy to use controls on the front of the unit. For games like Far Cry, Rainbow SIx Vegas 2, and Call of Duty, the graphics in 1920 X 1080 look absolutely lifelike.
Cons: During setup, the program screens were off center and required closing and then re-opening to be centered.
Summary: I had a Samsung 19" and while it was a good monitor, going from 19 to 23 inches is like a whole new world. Far Cry on this monitor looks ...
Summary: I had a Samsung 19" and while it was a good monitor, going from 19 to 23 inches is like a whole new world. Far Cry on this monitor looks like you are actually there. It is big enough so that every detail "pops" out at you. The 2ms response time means no blurring during gameplay...NONE....and watching movies or TV on it is great...fantastic picture...All in all a very good upgrade.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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DON'T BUY THIS. Repeat failures & poor customer service
Pros: Looks good on desk and small footprint. Good picture quality during the brief moments of time when it functions
Cons: Fails to function for any length of time. The first one failed to have a screen image. The replacement has experieinced the same failure after only a month of use.
Summary: If you want a monitor that doesn't work than buy this model. It looks good on paper and came ?highly recommended" from the sales rep at Best Buy. It ...
Summary: If you want a monitor that doesn't work than buy this model. It looks good on paper and came ?highly recommended" from the sales rep at Best Buy. It failed in less than a month of purchase. After three months of back and forth with customer service, I was sent another one. This monitor lasted about a month and has failed again with the same problem. Again it will take three weeks to receive a replacement under warranty. Save your money and your sanity, buy something that is NOT MADE BY SAMSUNG.
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Best choice for the price.
by PRBrasil on January 22, 2010
Pros: Outstanding image quality for a low price. Beautiful design.
Cons: No level adjutsments on the base.
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DON'T BUY SAMSUNG - Mine had Internal Circuit Problems
by devinezqui on October 7, 2009
Pros: Read someone else's listing for all the great things...
Cons: Good Chances it will have Internal Circuit Problems (Flashes)
Summary: DON'T BUY SAMSUNG DESPITE THE REVIEW
If you do get a Samsung, you have been warned, at least be wise enough to buy a warranty.... I was not and ...Summary: DON'T BUY SAMSUNG DESPITE THE REVIEW
If you do get a Samsung, you have been warned, at least be wise enough to buy a warranty.... I was not and after 1 year and 1 month of owning mine, it is now a piece of "art" waiting to be disposed...
Their might be a lot of great reviews on Samsung, I know because prior to purchasing one I did my due diligence and read up on them. I could not believe no one has written bad reviews on them....
Sure you might be thinking that what happened to me is 1 in 1 million. I taught so also when I started having problems. When I googled problems with Samsung I learned that the Flashes are caused by the Internal Circuit Problem and this was from other people who had the SAME problem also with Samsung.....
So I know I am not the ONLY one having problem....
Buy one and you can have fun writing a review like me when you have problems...
God Bless
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Best graphic and picture quality I've ever owned
by blkmtnstudio on September 24, 2009
Pros: Best graphic and picture quality I've ever owned, and it sits right next to my new MacBook Pro without a difference. I use this monitor for professional video and graphic work, but also watch movies on this all the time. Its also very slim and light!
Cons: Almost nothing to complain about besides there being only a DVI output and the base became wobbly after I had taken the it apart a couple times due to moving locations of my office, but at first it was firm (so plan on keeping it intact).
Summary: The bottom line is you won't get a better monitor for this price. And to think you'll get a better monitor is really going to be a stretch ...
Summary: The bottom line is you won't get a better monitor for this price. And to think you'll get a better monitor is really going to be a stretch considering both Apple and Dell use the Samsung technology for the monitors and then hike up the price.
I bought this monitor for one sole purpose, and that was to edit HD video and work on high res graphic projects for my company. I haven't come across any problems yet, and I've look for them!
To me the best part is matching it up with my new 17 in MacBook Pro (matt high def screen) and comparing the quality of them. I was able to quickly change the monitors settings to make it exactly the same for color and crisp detail depth! At first I wasn't sure if that would work, but within a few minutes I had them the same.
Also, I wouldn't know how much an back LED light makes any difference with this 50,000 to 1 contrast ration, it seems like a minor enhancement, but video quality to me is already very good.
Definitely go out and buy one rather than the DELL unless the price is the same! And unless you absolutely need the Aluminum aesthetic of an Apple monitor, you'll get the exact same quality with this monitor and save more than $500 dollars! -
Like this monitor but not too happy default setting
by daigia333 on September 13, 2009
Pros: Nice Looking , very sleek design , awesome and sexy looking monitor . Performance for its price is fair , not too expensive for a monitor like this . Good for gaming watching HD files blueray etc...
Cons: Very disappointed with manufacture's calibration for this monitor . Samsung not paying much attention to calibrate their product properly. First plugged to the computer the color and Gama scale is ways off normal level .
Summary: it's was alot dark gray and tint yell owlish to the background . However I managed to fix this already.
To fix the tinted yellow of this monitor , you have ...Summary: it's was alot dark gray and tint yell owlish to the background . However I managed to fix this already.
To fix the tinted yellow of this monitor , you have to adjust your color Gama in display setting , try to put a little more blue , turn down a little red and increase the gamma , Tune your brightness , turn down to 40 then it;s should be fine .0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I also experienced a yellow tint...
by frasier22 on May 11, 2009
Pros: It's the absolute best looking monitor out there. As someone who is obsessed with the design aesthetic of things, I was really hoping for this to be the perfect solution as anything else currently available lacks far behind in design.
Cons: Gray colours appear to have a cremeish/yellowish tint, tested the monitor on several computers, the tint persisted. The background of programs such as Photoshop, top bars of programs, and even in photos, grays essentially appear beige.
Summary: As a professional photo editor, when closely editing and reviewing photographs, the yellow tint is a huge fault, and one which as rendered this monitor as useless to me. There ...
Summary: As a professional photo editor, when closely editing and reviewing photographs, the yellow tint is a huge fault, and one which as rendered this monitor as useless to me. There is no true greyscale with this unless the hue is tinted with blue, in which the monitor will display it as gray. I have purchased two seperate monitors in hopes it was a glitch, but alas both have the yellow tint.
Samsung offerred to inspect the monitor, but have not since replied to my questions, so waiting on my options. It's a new monitor, and maybe this issue was overlooked. How? I have no idea, it's pretty noticeable.
Sadly, due to my profession, performance and accuracy over rule design, and I will have to keep looking, or wait for Samsung to fix this.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: P2370
- Bottom Line: It skimps on a few features, but the Samsung SyncMaster P2370 is a stylish, low-priced 23-incher with very good performance.
General
- Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
- Width 22.5 in
- Depth 7.5 in
- Height 16.7 in
- Weight 9 lbs
- Enclosure Color Charcoal gray
Image
- Image brightness 250 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1 / 50000:1 (dynamic)
- Max horizontal view angle 170
- Max vertical view angle 160
Display
- Diagonal Size 23 in - Widescreen
- Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.2655 mm
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Max Sync Rate (V x H) 60 Hz x 81 KHz
- Video Bandwidth 164 MHz
- Response Time 2 ms
- Video Output None
- Signal Input DVI-I, VGA
- Features MagicTune, MagicWizard, MagicBright 3, Sync on Green
Video Input
- Analog Video Signal RGB
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type None
Input Device
- Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-I - 29 pin combined DVI
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards DDC-2B
Power
- Form Factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 30 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
Environmental Parameters
- Min operating temperature 50 °F
- Max operating temperature 104 °F
- Operating humidity range 10 - 80%
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 29.44 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 27.52 Watt
- CNET Labs: Max brightness power consumption calibrated 29.44 Watt
- CNET Labs: Min brightness power consumption 14.3 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.85 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 9.37 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 20 in - Widescreen, 1600 x 900, 2 ms
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD display / TFT active matrix, 23 in - Widescreen, 1920 x 1080, 0.2655 mm, 2 ms
Manufacturer info
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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