Samsung SyncMaster 215TW 21 inch LCD Monitor

Pros: High Quality Resolution, Fantastic Screen Size, Video Inputs/Outputs. Bragging Rights
Cons: This larger screen has an average refresh rate. (See Review)

Well I felt it was time for an upgrade on my S amsung SyncMaster 171v TFT Monitor and because of my positive experience with the manufacture and product I purchased the SyncMaster 215TW. I can honestly say my ...

Pros: HDCP enabled DVI, numerous video inputs, above average native resolution for monitor size
Cons: limited audio inputs, poor sound quality, picture-in-picture is rarely available

When I bought this monitor, I had absolutely no intention of using it for computing. Instead, I had actually been looking forward to using it for console gaming. This is where I had found this monitor was actually much better than I thought it would ...

Pros: Nice 8-bit panel. Widescreen glory without dominating your desktop. Adjustable. Great viewing angles (178/178).
Cons: Stand/base a little flimsy for the size.

I love this monitor. I am a graphics professional and wanted something good for the home office, without
going too hardcore and breaking the bank like with something I have at work. I looked around for a long time (Dell, Apple, LG) before deciding on this Samsung model. I have not been disappointed after 4 months of use. With an 8bit TFT display, you get solid color range and reproduction. Photos look natural and the contrast ration means for nice black levels.

I don't game a whole lot, but I found the monitors performance with FPS games (Doom 3, Farcry) good with little ghosting.

I like the dual inputs as I have 2 computers (1 DVI, 1 VGA) hooked up and I can switch with a flick of the 'source' button.

The only major complaint I have is that the base is flimsy for the monitor size. It looks like they adapted their 19" 4:3 base which leaves a bit lacking. On the plus side, the base does adjust vertically, which is very nice.