Samsung P2370 23"

justintime2001 · 15 Apr 2011 at 11:57

Samsung P2370 23" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Glossy Black
This Week Only Offer, was £139.99 inc Now £131.99 inc.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-115-SA&groupid=17&catid=1425&subcat=

I am thinking of upgrading my monitor and spotted this one. Before I push the button can anyone think of a better option? I am not a gamer but do a lot of Photoshop/Photography stuff, Thanks

cmndr_andi · 15 Apr 2011 at 12:16

If you are doing photoshop and photography stuff then I would strongly suggest going for an IPS (or at least VA) type panel. The samsung P2370 is a good monitor for gaming and videos - but it uses a TN panel so it isn't great compared to an IPS/VA in terms of colour accuracy and wide viewing angles.

For this kind of budget you could get a refurbished Dell 2209WA (uses an 8 bit IPS panel and comes with 1 year warranty), I think it would be a better option considering your uses.

justintime2001 · 15 Apr 2011 at 15:44

Hi andi, I only use photoshop etc as a hobby, nothing too serious. I will keep my eyes open, see what I can find, thanks.

sybaris · 16 Apr 2011 at 11:01

My old 19" expired and I needed a new screen urgently. I took the plunge and bought one of these for all round use and I was surprised at just how clear and sharp this screen is. For the price, I will keep this as my main screen for a year or so and upgrade again later on.

justintime2001 · 16 Apr 2011 at 11:50

sybaris said:
My old 19" expired and I needed a new screen urgently. I took the plunge and bought one of these for all round use and I was surprised at just how clear and sharp this screen is. For the price, I will keep this as my main screen for a year or so and upgrade again later on.

Does the screen have much tilt adjustment?

sybaris · 16 Apr 2011 at 12:11

It has a tilt that goes from nearly 45 degrees back/up to over tilt and looking down

justintime2001 · 16 Apr 2011 at 12:45

sybaris said:
It has a tilt that goes from nearly 45 degrees back/up to over tilt and looking down

Thats great thank you. Does it have an audio input too?

snaggster · 16 Apr 2011 at 12:50

I have this monitor. The screen is great and well calibrated out the box... But it has no tilt adjustment, or hight adjustment
Also there is no audio input, just a single dvi input.

justintime2001 · 16 Apr 2011 at 12:52

snaggster said:
I have this monitor. The screen is great and well calibrated out the box... But it has no tilt adjustment, or hight adjustment
Also there is no audio input, just a single dvi input.

ok thank you. Some say they tilt and others say not... very confusing :confused:

Does DVi carry audio input or will I have to get seperate speakers? Thanks.

justintime2001 · 16 Apr 2011 at 12:56

I wonder how the Samsung compares to this OcUK 24" Model http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MO-046-OK

snaggster · 16 Apr 2011 at 13:54

You will need seperate speakers mate. The samsung really looks classy. There is a slight red tint around the outside of the bezzel that looks really nice, The controls atre touch sensitive and work really well. Its fantastic for gaming and very slim. Also no back light bleed.
I cant really comment about the ocuk model as i've never seen it, but it might be worth finding out who the oem is.

sybaris · 16 Apr 2011 at 14:23

Well mine is definitely a P2370, I still have the box and just checked, maybe I am fortunate that this model does allow the screen to tilt up and down. I've only had it a month so I am assuming it cold be a newer version and maybe older versions didn't tilt. Admittedly I didnt think it had the tilt at first as it doesn't look like it has tilt, and then i tried tilting it and guess what? it does, and has a fair range too.
Mine doesn't have the red tint. No speakers either.

justintime2001 · 16 Apr 2011 at 15:21

Thanks for the great info chaps, its very much appreciated.

fendR · 14 Aug 2011 at 22:04

I know this is an old thread, but where has these monitors gone another 2 would be nice for eyefinity.