20inch LCD Comparison: H20 20.1 & Samsung 204B

Others/Miscelleneous by SidneyWong @ 2007-11-12

20.1inch TFT Display with 1600x1200 resolution for less than $190, this LCD monitor provides both DVI and VGA connectors, built in power and 3-watt speaker. High resolutions LCD display in traditional/classic format is aimed at more serious users. Let´s see how this inexpensive unit stands up to the trusted Samsung 204B.

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Closer Look

Closer Look @ H20

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There is no height adjustment, nor does it allow side movement and the only adjustment of viewing angle tilting angle of 3° down and 35° down.

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H20 has a "large" presence with speakers on both sides and "thick" top/bottom frame.

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Country of original - "Made in Taiwan" becomes uncommon recently as most goods are originated from China.

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You will find the control panel located on the right side of the display.


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Power plug, DVI, VGA and Sound Jack are located at the lower back of the unit.


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The settings are straight forward; I found the side control panel location hard to reach. The preset Color Temp settings do not work. I used the "User Preset" option


Closer Look @ Samsung 204B

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The display can be rotated up to 270°, a nifty gadget if you ever need it.


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There is a 5-inch height adjustment, turning the display sideways is smooth and effordless.


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The settings are easy to follow; everything works.


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While the H20 was made in Taiwan, Samsung 204B was made in China. I make a point of this intentionally because I believe in product design, manufacturing excellence in process control and customer supports are the main factors in the determination of the success of a product rather than where the product is manufactured. Surely, marketing and sales cannot be overlooked.

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DVI, VGA and Power Plug are located at the bottom of the display.

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The control panel located in front faciliate setting changes


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Madshrimps (c)Samsung provides drivers for both Analog and DVI plus MagicRotation, Natural Color and Magic Tune. It is recommended that the users check for new updates.
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Comment from Rutar @ 2007/11/12
At the university we have 16ms and 25ms monitors and the difference kills me every time I browse forum. The article should talk about how useless it is to get anything lower than a 20" WS if you choose a TN panel and who IPS panels are good for (people who work with images)
Comment from Sidney @ 2007/11/12
wow, the monitor is sold out; geeks offers $1.99 shipping on orders >$49.99.

 

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