Samsung 226BW grows to 24" model - The Samsung 245B Widescreen!!

Gibbo · 2 May 2007 at 18:33

HI there

Following the sucess of the 22" model we now have a 24" version to offer which is certainly going to rivals DELL 2407WFP.

Samsung SM-245B 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Glossy Black

Imagine having elbow room on screen. That’s exactly what you get with the Samsung 245B series of widescreen LCD monitors. Wide 16:10 aspect ratios let you multitask, with room for more than one application at a time. The extra room also makes working with graphics programs and multiple tool palletes easier. An ultra-fast 5 ms (G to G) response time is perfect for motion graphics editing. And exclusive MagicBright 3,™ MagicColor™ and MagicTune™ technologies give you complete control over outstanding color. All the color. All the room. With the Samsung 245B, it’s not hard to imagine.

- Viewable Area: 24” Widescreen (1920x1200 Resolution)
- Interface: Analog / Digital
- Response Time: 5ms
- 16.7M Colours
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
- Viewing Angle (H/V): 160°/ 160°
- Brightness: 400cd/m2
- Height Adjustable stand with tilt & swivel
- 3 Years On-Site Warranty with Samsung

£329.99+VAT (£387.74 inc VAT)

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This looks a really nice panel and were trying to get Samsung to give us special pricing so we can sell it for even less than the DELL 2407WFP. What do you guys think?

LaRZ · 2 May 2007 at 18:38

is it for colour professionals ? if so with 5 ms, should be a great all rounder.

drak3 · 2 May 2007 at 18:47

Not for colour professionals with that price tag, I dont think so. Nice price and screen tho.

Uriel · 2 May 2007 at 18:49

Viewing angles look like a TN. I think the price is a bit close to other panels with better viewing angles.

HighlandeR · 2 May 2007 at 19:44

meh looks nice but almost 2x the price of the 22inch sammy and worser ms/for those 2 inches more my wallet says no thx

Think this samsung for mine will do long enough till 24inch HD/Vista laser no ms TFTs arrive

Meatball · 2 May 2007 at 19:46

I wonder what panel that uses?

kumar101 · 2 May 2007 at 20:06

Surprised how expensive this one come in at, uses Samsungs TN panel. Vertical viewing angles are bad on it.

Can buy Samsungs S-PVA based Dell A04 for similar money glad I made the right choice

Baddass · 2 May 2007 at 20:17

yep, it's the first 24" TN Film panel. linky

if the price is nice and low, could be a good choice though

Nelly · 2 May 2007 at 20:21

Aye for a TN Panel I would have expected around £350 - £400 maximum, I'm still using a VP191b from 2005 & to be honest I dont think I could ever switch to a TN Panel with less viewing angle in comparison.

Edit: Just to add the 3000:1 Contrast ratio is very impressive.

Gibbo · 2 May 2007 at 20:29

Hi there

So if we can get the price down to circa £330 +VAT which is just under £400 delivered will make it better then? I shall speak with Samsung and inform them the price needs to improve and see what we can do.

I am confident if we can get it £100 cheaper than the DELL it will then sell, be ideal for gamers.

I see in Europe it goes for circa €550-€600 euros which is just under £400. I can't find anywhere else in the UK with it though.

Uriel · 2 May 2007 at 20:39

It definitely needs to be significantly cheaper than the Dell. I take it there are no features like aspect scaling or picture in picture? £100 more doesn't seem that much for the better panel, inputs and features you get with the Dell.

I'll be interested to see what you can come up with though.

kumar101 · 2 May 2007 at 20:41

Gibbo said:
Hi there

So if we can get the price down to circa £330 +VAT which is just under £400 delivered will make it better then? I shall speak with Samsung and inform them the price needs to improve and see what we can do.

I am confident if we can get it £100 cheaper than the DELL it will then sell, be ideal for gamers.

I see in Europe it goes for circa €550-€600 euros which is just under £400. I can't find anywhere else in the UK with it though.

Agree if priced at under £400 would be great for Gamers with a bonus of having full HD capability which the 20"-22" Sceens dont give you.

Will_3rd · 2 May 2007 at 20:47

very nice, shame I've already got my SM-226BW :cool:

Baddass · 2 May 2007 at 21:48

Nelly said:
Aye for a TN Panel I would have expected around £350 - £400 maximum, I'm still using a VP191b from 2005 & to be honest I dont think I could ever switch to a TN Panel with less viewing angle in comparison.

Edit: Just to add the 3000:1 Contrast ratio is very impressive.

3000:1 is based on dynamic contast ratio though, without i believe it is 1000:1. Still, if it is near that in pratice than that's pretty decent

drak3 · 2 May 2007 at 22:15

I bought my dell 04 for just under 400inc new (lucky), so for someone who missed the chance this monitor should be the best choice if the price goes that low

Nelly · 2 May 2007 at 22:19

In my opinion it looks better than the Dell 24" as well, probally sound like a women stereotypically speaking but I'm quite fussy about how things look on the exterior. (no offense to any women readers.)

Baddass said:
3000:1 is based on dynamic contast ratio though, without i believe it is 1000:1. Still, if it is near that in pratice than that's pretty decent

lol thats abit crafty/sly advertising by Samsung but indeed I woudnt grumble at 1000:1 ratio.

Kendo Nagasaki · 2 May 2007 at 22:33

Is there any news regarding the 245 'T' version?

Gibbo · 3 May 2007 at 10:10

Hi there

OK sorted the pricing out, I believe now its very good value.

Lonz · 3 May 2007 at 10:22

Are there any reviews out about this model over the Dell?

kleox64 · 3 May 2007 at 10:37

Interested in the 245T (it has the MPA technology, i.e. Samsungs version of BFI), Iam surprised the 245B is available for pre-order already.