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Samsung T200HD 20-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV Widescreen Monitor
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Fantastic computer monitor and HDTV!
(5 out of 5) by tall-latte on Sep 5, 2009 (Sammamish, WA USA)I originally purchased this monitor as an external monitor for a MacBook Pro, but I am now also using it daily as an HDTV. As a computer monitor, it is not quite as crisp and sharp as the MacBook's LCD, but that is not surprising, due to the extremely high quality of Apple LCDs. Likely the only way to match the quality of the MacBook LCD is to purchase an Apple Cinema Display ($$$).
As a computer monitor, I have been very happy (using DVI connection).
As a bonus, this monitor included a built-in HDTV tuner, so I plugged in some old rabbit ears and started watching OTA HDTV. Wow!
The speakers are a bit weak, so I sometimes plug in my external computer speakers to the TV's headphones jack.
Because I was enjoying the HDTV so much, I finally connected a DirecTV HD DVR (HR22) to this TV, and now it can get all of my channels, not just OTA. The DVR connects via HDMI, and the quality is excellent.
This TV's remote is also nice and simple and easy to use.
The onscreen menus are crisp and easy to understand.
I really only have 2 complaints about this monitor: (1) speakers are weak (but to be expected in a monitor this small), and (2) it attracts dust like crazy!
I highly recommend this monitor either as a computer monitor or an HDTV - or both!
Update: it's been about 3 months since my original review, so this is just a follow-up post confirming that I am still highly impressed with this monitor, and friends and family have even commented how crisp it is (for HDTV viewing). Also, if you have a problem with the weak speakers, you can just plug in your computer speakers to the monitor. When I am using it to watch TV, I just disconnect my speakers from my MacBook Pro and plug them into the monitor. Late at night, then the TV speakers are fine.
As a computer monitor, I have been very happy (using DVI connection).
As a bonus, this monitor included a built-in HDTV tuner, so I plugged in some old rabbit ears and started watching OTA HDTV. Wow!
The speakers are a bit weak, so I sometimes plug in my external computer speakers to the TV's headphones jack.
Because I was enjoying the HDTV so much, I finally connected a DirecTV HD DVR (HR22) to this TV, and now it can get all of my channels, not just OTA. The DVR connects via HDMI, and the quality is excellent.
This TV's remote is also nice and simple and easy to use.
The onscreen menus are crisp and easy to understand.
I really only have 2 complaints about this monitor: (1) speakers are weak (but to be expected in a monitor this small), and (2) it attracts dust like crazy!
I highly recommend this monitor either as a computer monitor or an HDTV - or both!
Update: it's been about 3 months since my original review, so this is just a follow-up post confirming that I am still highly impressed with this monitor, and friends and family have even commented how crisp it is (for HDTV viewing). Also, if you have a problem with the weak speakers, you can just plug in your computer speakers to the monitor. When I am using it to watch TV, I just disconnect my speakers from my MacBook Pro and plug them into the monitor. Late at night, then the TV speakers are fine.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Good video, poor sound quality
(4 out of 5) by Penny Pincher on Aug 1, 2009Bought as a small TV with monitor capability. The video is terrific but the sound quality with on board speakers is less than expected even for small LCDs. Good value.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Samsung Flat Screen TV
(4 out of 5) by Picky on Jul 26, 2009 (Brooklyn, NY)I purchased this TV for my kitchen and I couldn't be happier with the bright colors and good resolution. The delivery was quick and it was packed very well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Not as described. Seller does not answer emails. Would prefer to spend little more and buy direct Amazon for quality assurance.
(3 out of 5) by DesertRain on Jul 10, 2009 (Arizona)As show in Title, we bought a (described) New TV in an unopened manufacturer's box that had been damaged(box).
Upon delivery, the shipping/packing box was broken open, flimsy, not marked fragile or handle with care with little padding.
TV manufacturer's outer box had dents as we knew; however interior sealed plastic bag holding peripheral connections was opened and serial numbers seemed not to match.
Nor was there a manual. We had to use a manual from a different TV to get going. And having little electronics expertise really need a manual to set-up DVD, computer, cable, etc.
BUT THE REAL PROBLEM IS that the Seller did not answer our email.
We would prefer to pay the $35 difference for same model New from Amazon and have the peace of mind and guarantee.
I would not buy from Seller again. As reliability and communication would easily had resolved any problems or questions.
Samsung T200HD 20-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV Widescreen Monitor
Upon delivery, the shipping/packing box was broken open, flimsy, not marked fragile or handle with care with little padding.
TV manufacturer's outer box had dents as we knew; however interior sealed plastic bag holding peripheral connections was opened and serial numbers seemed not to match.
Nor was there a manual. We had to use a manual from a different TV to get going. And having little electronics expertise really need a manual to set-up DVD, computer, cable, etc.
BUT THE REAL PROBLEM IS that the Seller did not answer our email.
We would prefer to pay the $35 difference for same model New from Amazon and have the peace of mind and guarantee.
I would not buy from Seller again. As reliability and communication would easily had resolved any problems or questions.
Samsung T200HD 20-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV Widescreen Monitor
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Very High Quality Monitor/TV
(5 out of 5) by Lacy Cline on Jun 30, 2009 (Belton, SC, United States)Magnificent quality picture. Easy to program for TV and hook up to indoor antenna. Purchased Terk HDTVa amplified indoor antenna from Amazon with this Samsung T200HD 20-inch Touch of Color LCD HDTV Widescreen Monitor, followed the set up instructions programmed into the T200HD, and voila, got 20 over the air picture perfect free-of-charge local HD broadcast signals. The T200HD has a built-in antenna strength signal meter which is easily accessible from the menu button on the remote control handset. Highly recommend this TV/monitor. Now, I can watch football in the spare bedroom while my lovely wife watches the big screen elsewhere. Get this Samsung, or the bigger one if your budget allows. The aforementioned signal meter makes antenna alignment easy by taking the guesswork out of positioning. Also, highly recommend the Terk indoor amplified antenna that everybody gives rave reviews. Are you ready for some football? Thanks, Amazon.