Samsung SyncMaster 950B vs Samtron 96B

[Mark]

Both are around the same price, enarly the same specs. Anyone know which one is better? Here are the specs for both:


Samtron:

Item # 232463
Manufacturer # 96B
manufacturer Samsung
model name 96B
type of display conventional CRT
diagonal screen size 19"
viewable screen size 18"
maximum resolution 1600 x 1200
dot pitch .22mm
speakers n/a
signal interface VGA 15-pin D-sub
width 17 3/10"
height 17 9/10"
depth 17 4/5"
pixel rate/bandwidth 135 MHz
screen coating nonglare
plug and play yes
maximum refresh rate/frequency 85 Hz
warranty 1-year


SyncMaster:


CRT Size 19"
Viewable 18"
Type FST-Invar
Dot Pitch (mm) 0.22 (H)
Surface Treatment UltraClearTM High Contrast ARAS
Deflection 90 degrees

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FREQUENCY Horizontal (kHz) 30-85
Vertical (kHz) 50-160

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BANDWIDTH Maximum (MHz) 185

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RESOLUTION Maximum 1600x1200 / 68 Hz
Recommended 1280x1024 / 85 Hz

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SIGNAL INPUT Connector 15-pin d-Sub
Sync Signal Separate H/V

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PLUG AND PLAY DDC DDC 2B/2Bi

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POWER Consumption 100 Watts
Voltage AC90~264VAC, 50/60Hz Universal Power

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MICRO-
PROCESSOR Factory Saving 8 modes
User Saving 8 modes

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CONTROLS Brightness, Contrast, Position, Size, Zoom, Parallelogram, Rotation, Pincushion, Trapezoid, Pinbalance, Linearity, Moire, Color Temperature, Degauss, Recall, Video Input level, Display Timing, Menu Color, Menu Duration, Halftone, Languages, OSD Lock/Unlock

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REGULATIONS Safety UL, CE, CSA, TUV, CB, NEMKO, Korea EK, CCIB, PSB, NOM, GOST, CDRH, IRAM
EMI/Emissions FCC, CE, VCCI, C-tick, BSMI, Mic, ICES, TUV GS
Emission Standard MPR-II

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POWER
MANAGEMENT Regulations (US) Energy Star, Energy 2000

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CABINET COLOR Front/Back Ivory

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DIMENSIONS Physical (WxHxD) 17.3x17.8x18.1 (inches)
Packaging (WxHxD) 21.7x18.4x21.0 (inches)

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WEIGHT Net(Physical) 41.8lbs
Gross (packaging) 47.3lbs

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FEATURES OSD Lock/Unlock, Natural ColorTM Software

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INCLUDED 15-pin d-Sub

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OPTIONAL USB Hub, Multimedia Stand (SP-S304N)

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WARRANTY Parts/Labor/CRT 3/3/3

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COMPATIBILITY Operating Systems Windows
Macintosh
Sun Microsystems
UNIX

 

[cmf21]

Sorry. Wrong forum.

 

[nino]

I think Samtron is made by Samsung. I would go with the 950b but I have a 950p w/about 2 yrs of warranty that I wanted to sell for $150 +s/h. Send me an e-mail at nino@purdue.edu if you are interested

 

[azoomee]

I have the Syncmaster and love it!

 

[limsandy]

WOOOOW, HOT DEAL !!!
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