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Samsung SyncMaster 192MP
By Sean Carruthers, posted 4/2/2004 3:52:45 PM

www.samsung.ca
Estimated price: $1,199

Samsung was one of the first monitor companies to jump into the LCD television space, and it's been refining its products ever since. The 192MP is a 19-inch LCD television that, like its
predecessors, is extremely compact -- even the base folds flat against the screen for
shipping purposes.

The SyncMaster 192MP is more streamlined than previous models. Almost all of the buttons that used to appear on the front panel have been moved to the right side of the screen on this model. The remaining controls are arranged in a discreet circular design around the power button. All of these button functions can also be accessed from the remote control, which gives you full control over the easy-to-use on-screen menu.

The screen accepts multiple video inputs, including composite, S-Video, and component RGB connectors. It also has a built-in CATV connector. Both D-Sub and DVI connectors are on the rear of the display for those who want to hook it up to their PC. The 192MP offers resolutions of up to 1,280x1,024. One problem we had with the configuration of the connectors is that the composite (AV) connectors are located along the left side of the bezel, and when connected, makes the screen, well, less attractive. Considering the attention paid to the rest of the design, it seems a strange oversight.

As with other television screens of this type, the built-in speakers are on the quiet side -- OK for a small room, but you'll want to use a separate pair of speakers if you're looking for a bigger sound. It's a small quibble when you look at the overall picture: the 192MP features a great picture at a reasonable price.