February 4th update
New professional reviews and user pictures added. Check out CNET's video of the display!
Response time
Specifications-wise the release of this monitor has been a mess. Sites all over the world, including Samsung's different local sites have listed things like 6, 8, 10, 16 and 25 ms. However, the majority states 6 ms (G-G) and 16 ms (typical) and that works for me.
HDCP? (quote from http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1028699103&postcount=137)
After I got the last mail from Samsung in Sweden I decided to call them up and really make them look into this HDCP thing. I mentioned the manual stuff under Input signal. I made this call on Tuesday and they said they'd get back to me.
I just now received this (translated) reply: "We've now confirmed that the 244T has HDCP."
This was a personal answer from a person at Samsung and I have no reason to believe that this is wrong. But of course it's strange that when I asked in the beginning of the conversation the short answer was exactly the same as the email reply, which was "no, only MP models". Then I argued a bit and made them look into it further.
However, I'm also awaiting an answer to an email I sent to Samsung USA regarding the same topic. If that is positive aswell, I think we can consider this mystery solved.
Hurray, anyone?
Professional reviews:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_SyncMaster_244T/4505-3174_7-31580454-2.html?tag=nav
http://www.scotsnewsletter.com/75.htm#review1
User reviews:
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/Samsun...D=16&messageID=1570516&cval=1570516&tag=uolst (ZDNet: 1 posted)
http://www.epinions.com/content_212429606532 (Epinions: 1 posted, same as the one on ZDNet above)
User pictures:
http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1028657028&postcount=115
http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1028796577&postcount=154
Product pages:
Samsung.com now has the 244T listed again, as a Multi-Function LCD.
http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Multi_Function/LS24BRBASXAA.asp (silver)
http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Multi_Function/LS24BRBABXAA.asp (black)
Press release:
http://www.samsung.com/PressCenter/PressRelease/PressRelease.asp?seq=20051018_0000201236
Manual (PDF):
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/200509/20050915194413031_BN59-00480E-00Eng.pdf
Product brochures (PDF):
http://www.marketingsamsung.com/docs/brocs/244T-Silver-DS-HR.pdf (silver)
http://www.marketingsamsung.com/docs/brocs/244T-Black-DS.pdf (black)
http://www.samsung.com/se/products/monitors/tft21_40/files/244tleafleteng.pdf (some other brochure found on Samsung Sweden's site)
Buying locations:
http://froogle.google.com/froogle?q=samsung+244t&hl=en&tab=lf (Froogle, US)
http://de.pricerunner.com/computing/peripherals/monitors/511335/prices (Pricerunner, Germany)
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/computing/peripherals/monitors/511335/prices (Pricerunner, UK)
http://se.pricerunner.com/computing/peripherals/monitors/511335/prices (Pricerunner, Sweden)
Product brochure specifications:
Panel Type
a-si TFT/PVA
Viewable Size
24.0"
Pixel Pitch
0.270 mm
Brightness (Typical)
500 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Typical)
1000:1
Response Time (Typical)
6 ms (G to G)
Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical, Typical)
178°/178°
Native Resolution
1920 x 1200
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Maximum Color
16.7M
Interface
Analog/Digital
Input Video Signal
Analog RGB, TMDS Digital Link, CVBS, S-Video, Componen
Sync Type
Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG
Input Connectors
15-pin D-sub, DVI-D, CVBS, S-Video, Component
USB Ports
2 downstreams, 1 upstream
Power Consumption
100 watts (max.), 2 watts (DPMS mode)
VESA® Wall Mount Compatibility
100 mm
Emission Standard
TCO 03 (silver)/TCO 99 (black)
Cabinet Color (Front/Back)
(Silver/Silver)/(Black/Black)
Magic Technologies
MagicTune with asset management, MagicBright,
MagicColor Pro, MagicRotation with auto pivot
Other Features
PIP/PBP (with video only), Narrow bezel, Mechanical main power switch
Stand Type
Four-way adjustable: height (2.4"), pivot, tilt, swivel
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 22.1" x 19.9" x 10.0" (with stand)
Net Weight
21.1 lbs.
Warranty (P/L/B)
3/3/3
Manual specifications:
General
Model Name Stand Type A : SyncMaster 244T / Stand Type B : SyncMaster 243T
LCD Panel
Size 24.0" Diagonal (61 cm)
Display area 518.4 mm (H) x 324.0 mm (V)
Pixel Pitch 0.270 mm (H) x 0.270 mm (V)
Type a-si TFT active matrix
Synchronization
Horizontal 30 ~ 94 kHz (Analog)
30 ~ 81 kHz (Digital)
Vertical 56 ~ 75 Hz
Display Color
16.7M Colors
Resolution
Optimum resolution WUXGA 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum resolution WUXGA 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (Analog)
WUXGA 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz (Digital)
Input Signal, Terminated
Analog RGB, DVI Compliant Digital RGB, S-VHS, Composite.Component, HDCP,
SOG, 0.7Vp-p Positive at 75Ω
Separate H/V sync,TTL level positive or negative
Video
Video format CVBS , S-Video, Component
Maximum Pixel Clock
205 MHz (Analog)
165 MHz (Digital)
Power Supply
AC 100 ~ 240 VAC(±10%), 60/50 Hz ± 3 Hz
Signal Cable
15pin-to-15pin D-sub cable, detachable, 1.8 m
DVI-D to DVI-D connector, detachable, 2.0 m
Signal Connector
15pin 3-row D-sub connector, 24pin 3-row DVI-I connector
Component cable,S-Video Cable, Video (Composite)RCA Cable
Power Consumption
Less than 63 W(Analog/Digital)
Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight : Stand type A
560.4 x 247.1 x 443.5 mm (22.1 x 9.7 x 17.5 inch) / 9.45 kg (state of stand installed)
Dimensions (WxDxH)/ Weight : Stand type B
560.4 x 255 x 506 mm (22.1 x 10.0 x 19.9 inch) / 9.55 kg(state of stand installed)
VESA Mounting Interface
100 mm x 100 mm (for use with Specialty(Arm) Mounting hardware.)
Environmental considerations
Operating Temperature: 32°F ~ 122°F (10°C ~ 50°C)
Humidity: 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
Storage Temperature: -4°F ~ 149°F (-20°C ~ 65°C)
Humidity: 5% ~ 90%, non-condensin