Samsung Series 90

Combined monitors and TVs aren't a new concept but they now seem to be an ever more popular section of the market, so anyone moving into a small apartment or heading to university in just a few weeks time will be glad to see these new range from Samsung.

The Samsung Series 90 sports a Full HD 1080p (1,920 x 1,080) resolution screen with 5ms response time as well as having in-built speakers, HDMI connectivity, and remote controls.

We think that Samsung really have hit a sweet spot here by combining exceptional value with the high performance and stylish good looks you would expect from them. Additionally, the Samsung FX2490HD 24" LED monitor is the ultimate multimedia display with crisp, sharp colors especially as it compares as well to the Samsung Series 30. With a built-in HDTV tuner, picture-in-picture for genuine multi-tasking, and the capability to watch movies, view photos and listen to music off a USB drive, your work life and entertainment life will never be happier.

Watch TV Without a Cable Box or Computer

Experience the best of both worlds with a monitor that’s also a TV. We've reviewed TV's and Monitors from the likes of LG that have had built in tuners that also say that they are great for multimedia and computers. In our experience, that's not the case. You either lose out on sound or picture quality or both. Not so the Samsung Series 90 and 30 . These versatile monitors boast a built-in digital TV tuner so you can watch your favorite television programs without a computer. Simply connect a cable, satellite or antenna signal. Use it as a standalone TV in your kitchen or bedroom. The series 90 HDTV monitor is truly a multifunction monitor.

Breakthrough Image Quality

Enjoying realistic images jam-packed with luxuriant details and eye-popping color with full HD 1,920 x 1,080 resolution in a TV of this size is amazing. Plus LED technology creates an ultra-high mega dynamic contrast ratio which keeps everything crystal-clear and incredibly vivid as well as being eco-friendly. With an LED backlight, the FX2490HD monitor consumes up to 40% less energy than conventional CCFL backlights.

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Capability

If you have the ability to multitask (as not many of us don't!), you can now work on your presentations or watch HDTV, or do both at the same time. Samsung's HDTV monitors feature Picture in Picture (PIP) support. You can watch TV while working on a spreadsheet during commercials. Or catch up on the footbal results whilst waiting for a file to download. This totally eliminates the need for a second monitor, additional connectors and power cords. Imagine how tidy that will look! We would confidently state the FX2490HD monitor from Samsung is the one monitor you need for all your multitasking.

Enjoy Movies, Photos and Music

With Samsung's innovative Connect Share, it's possible to view photos and your favorite music off a USB thumb drive. Simply plug your USB directly into the FX2490HD HDTV monitor, and you can instantly share music, movies and photos - without even connecting to your PC.

MagicAngle for Maximum Comfort

Love to watch movies lying down or while you’re cooking dinner? The Samsung's MagicAngle uses 5-step angle management to deliver crisp images and bold color from every direction. So whether your view is from above, below or from the side, images stay the same. No more worrying about tilting the TV if you sit down or stand up so that you can see the same image or blacking and bleeding out.

MagicEco Feature

Magic Eco makes saving energy easy. This feature allows you to work on your monitor at 100%, 75% or 50% brightness, to reduce the amount of energy you use. Low power consumption technology reduces energy use and energy bills. Take the effort out of saving energy and take control with MagicEco.

All in all, this is a truly magnificent monitor and great 'Big Mama' version to the Series 30. The picture and screen quality when using the monitor as either a TV or a computer monitor is just simply breathtaking. But then to add so many additional time, space and eco-friendly extras on top is what makes the Series 90 stand out from a rather busy crowd.

Our contacts at Samsung have told us that the the Series 90 is likely to hit the market in September for just shy of $420.

Now for those of you that love the detail

Spec

Display

Screen Size24" Wide

Brightness (Typical)250 cd/m²

Contrast Ratio (Typical)MEGA DCR

Resolution1,920 x 1,080

Response Time (Typical)5 ms

Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical)170˚ / 160˚ (CR > 10)

Color Support16.7 M

Signal input

Video Signal Analog RGB, DVI, HDMI1, HDMI2, Component, CVBS, TV (AnalogTV, Digital TV)

Sync. Signal Separate H / V, Composite

ConnectorD-sub, 2 x HDMI, Component, CVBS, TV Tuner, Optical Out, Audio In, Headphone Out

Power

Power Consumption 35 W (Typical)

Stand By Power (DPMS)< 0.3 W

Type External adapter

Features

Plug & Play DDC 2B

Mac compatibility Yes

Multimedia Speakers 5 W x 2 ch

Wall-Mount No (Extra Kit)

Cabinet Color ToC Mystic Brown

Optional Accessories: Remote Controller, D-sub cable

Special Features Built-in ATSC DTV Tuner, Connect Share, Sound : SRS TheaterSound, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Pulse, dts2.0 + Digital Out, Optical digital sound (SPDIF), Composite, Component, 2 x HDMI (V1.3), PIP Function, Win7 Certification, MagicAngle

Dimension

Product Dimension (With stand, WxHxD) 22.8" x 17.2" x 8.5"

Product Dimension (Without Stand, WxHxD) 22.8" x 14.3" x 1.4"

Shipment Dimension (WxHxD) 25.7" x 21.3" x 5.1"

Weight

Product Weight 11.69 lbs

Shipment Weight 16.53 lbs

Stand Type: Simple

Function: Tilt

Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

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