Samsung 245B Wow, wow, wow !!!

kirkster · 16 Oct 2007 at 16:43

Just got this today.

Absolutley brilliant: 10/10. Got it on special offer from O/C last weekend for £300. Most bang for the buck computer piece of kit I have ever bought in 20 years of DIYing computers!!!

Fabulous. Maybe the DELL 2407 is a bit better for the hardcore graphics enthusiast but for someone who needs a general,large and widescreen monitor for gaming, DIYing my own videos and photos, and general windows work it's simply superb.

Admiral Huddy · 16 Oct 2007 at 16:49

Glad you like it. I was considering either the Samsung or the 2407 A04.. I've gone for the later but I'm sure I wouldn't have been disapointed. The only reason why i went for the Dell was because I've seen it playing etc.. So I went by this rather than a hunch.

HighlandeR · 16 Oct 2007 at 19:27

Loving my Sammy 245B, the magic brightness and custom and defined preset modes make life 10x more easier

And thats not to mention the quality, sharp, colourful and well defined picture quality+ its solid matt black so not as good looking as piano black finish but it means no more having to wipe the dust and fingerprints every 5 minutes + its better looking in all black over the dell

To me its better then the dell 2407 which I considered for a lifetime, it fits my laziness with the presets and looks at sametime !

kirkster · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:07

HighlandeR said:
Loving my Sammy 245B, the magic brightness and custom and defined preset modes make life 10x more easier And thats not to mention the quality, sharp, colourful and well defined picture quality+ its solid matt black so not as good looking as piano black finish but it means no more having to wipe the dust and fingerprints every 5 minutes + its better looking in all black over the dell

To me its better then the dell 2407 which I considered for a lifetime, it fits my laziness with the presets and looks at sametime !

It is a simply fantastic monitor, the best I have ever used and I have used thousands upon thousands of them at work. And all for 300 quid? How do they do it?

As I said earlier, for sure there will be better monitors out there with USB hubs and card readers etc etc. However, for many users this would be superbly adequate.

I cannot fault it in any way. I would recommend it unreservedly.

jamoor · 16 Oct 2007 at 21:32

brilliant monitors... for the price.

But yes, terffic, I bought a pair for my desk at work, make working so much easier!

Amnesia · 17 Oct 2007 at 00:18

dont any of you guys get slow downs when shutting your comp down with the samsung software ? drwin failed to initialize ? i had to uninstall samsung software because the delay in shutdown was too annoying...im on xp btw.

mart981 · 17 Oct 2007 at 00:36

Any money I have left out of my Christmas presents savings will be going towards a monitor and a new video card. This Samsung will be a defintie contender, hopefully along with a 8800 GTS.

MobyDick · 17 Oct 2007 at 02:26

What's the 8800GTS like with it. I have a 7900GTX with that monitor and was wondering *** it be worth it upgrading to the GTS or better to go with the 8800GTX?

Also,little tip - Remove the stand and then take out the single screw so you can use portrait mode

HighlandeR · 17 Oct 2007 at 10:10

lol thats wicked, very ideal for surfing but think ill stick to the normal way for now !

gpl · 17 Oct 2007 at 11:02

has this screen got a glass front???

MTA99 · 17 Oct 2007 at 11:35

MobyDick said:

+2 Kudos for modifying the monitor

-1 Kudos for not modifying OCUK

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17569431&highlight=modifying+ocuk

MobyDick · 17 Oct 2007 at 13:23

MTA99 said:
+2 Kudos for modifying the monitor

-1 Kudos for not modifying OCUK

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17569431&highlight=modifying+ocuk

The monitor is advertised as a swivel stand,it's just shipped screwed in place

The manual doesn't mention it though i don't think.

i use Opera

HighlandeR · 17 Oct 2007 at 22:08

gpl said:
has this screen got a glass front???

No look for the xerox range screens they often put a thick glossy glass at the front... HP I belive do it sometimes also.

robgmun · 18 Oct 2007 at 16:09

I got one and was suprised at all the negative reviews on this on the net, i can't find any flaws at all!

Ok one, SOME photos the flesh tones are a little red but i haven't calabrated my monitor yet, i've been looking on the net for advice on this but to joy

Jfan · 18 Oct 2007 at 17:06

Got one aswell. well pleased with it

Thanks for the tip on portrait mode swivel aswell, i didnt think it was possible on this monitor, but now that it does its a massive bonus

I have a 8800 gts 640mb and everything seems fine so far @ 1920*1200

gpl · 18 Oct 2007 at 19:16

Ok thanks.

Vegetarian · 18 Oct 2007 at 19:57

robgmun said:
I got one and was suprised at all the negative reviews on this on the net, i can't find any flaws at all!

Ok one, SOME photos the flesh tones are a little red but i haven't calabrated my monitor yet, i've been looking on the net for advice on this but to joy

Like where - Im a click away from buying this.... need to know all about it.

hundred-and-one · 18 Oct 2007 at 21:43

memory said:
dont any of you guys get slow downs when shutting your comp down with the samsung software ? drwin failed to initialize ? i had to uninstall samsung software because the delay in shutdown was too annoying...im on xp btw.

I get exactly the same error. Really annoying and no idea how to get rid of it!

Amnesia · 19 Oct 2007 at 00:41

well after i done a fresh install of windows...i didnt bother installing it again.
annoying having to use the buttons on the monitor to change everything but its better than getting those damn errors

joedeath332 · 20 Oct 2007 at 16:32

Ordered one of these so hopefully not long till it arrives

Just have to worry now how my x1950xt will perform while playing games ^^