Samsung SyncMaster 213T: The Glass Ceiling for Enthusiast LCD
by Kristopher Kubicki on February 20, 2004 4:24 AM EST- Posted in
- Displays
Wallmount, Swivel, Pivot
Since the physical construction aspects of the Dell 2001FP and the Samsung 213T are so similar, we might sound like we are just repeating ourselves in this segment. The SyncMaster 213T enjoys a bit of freedom in rotation, swivel and pivot. In fact, we found the Samsung slightly easier to manipulate compared to the Dell 2001FP. The 213T distributes more weight to the base of the unit, thus making it simpler to adjust.
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The difference in the stand between Samsung's 213T and the 2001FP is versatility. The Dell 2001FP allows you to remove the stand from the rear of the monitor without any screws. Our Samsung 213T still employs a VESA wallmount, but four screws need to be removed from the universal joint behind the panel.
The SyncMaster 191T was one of the first LCDs to incorporate a rotating portrait style panel. Now almost all high end monitors include this feature and the 213T is no exception. Unfortunately, the DVI/VGA cables tend to snag on the cable management down the rear of the stand. Also, the monitor must be tilted before rotated since there is not enough clearance between the panel and the stand. These similar problems were noted in our 2001FP review.
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araczynski - Friday, February 20, 2004 - link
so the bottom line is that for the serious gamer there's still no reason to get an LCD.PrinceGaz - Friday, February 20, 2004 - link
Do you have any CRT monitor reviews coming up or only LCD ones?damage75 - Friday, August 5, 2011 - link
I have been running two 213T monitors continuously for 7 years. Both displays, including the CCFL's are working perfectly. Zero dead or stuck pixels. If there is a diminished brightness, which there has to be, it is not causally visible.I think I am tempting fate by posting this ;-)
The only negative items are these:
1) I bought them when very first available - $1600.00 each.
2) After about 5 years one monitor became unable to hold it's weight. It would slump. Even after disassembly and reassembly it would not hold it's position. This "can" be corrected, but frankly at this point I can live with it.
In 2004 I blew away my colleagues with two amazing 21.3" PVA monitors (powered by a 9800XT). Here we are in 2011 and they are still running perfectly. I know I am "lucky", but it is worthwhile to post that they are still in use and still excellent monitors. I would like to thank Anand and Samsung for this outstanding purchase. Even at that very high cost, they have amortized themselves into nearly free service. The points made by Anand are true - slow response and the black level is not optimum. That has not affected my pleasure/perforamnce with using them.