Manage updates with the Download AppSamsung SyncMaster 204T
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: 204T-SILVER
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- Bottom Line:
- We found nothing inherently wrong with the Samsung SyncMaster 204T, a 20-inch LCD with an attractive design, decent image quality, and useful software, but other monitors offer more features for the price.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung SyncMaster 204T price range: $317.80
- Reviewed by: Jeffrey Fuchs
- Edited by: Lara Luepke
- Reviewed on: 01/27/2006
- Released on: 06/01/2005
The good: Above-average image quality; attractive design; solid base with great degree of adjustability.
The bad: No speakers, headphone jack, or extra USB ports; height adjustment stiff; slow pixel-response time; less than ideal DVD performance.
The bottom line: We found nothing inherently wrong with the Samsung SyncMaster 204T, a 20-inch LCD with an attractive design, decent image quality, and useful software, but other monitors offer more features for the price.
User reviews
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Poor Samsung Customer Service
by antespam.com on October 13, 2008
Pros: 204T looked great for the 2 years, 7 months that it worked
Cons: 204T died with a blank screen & intermittent flashes of output.
Summary: Samsung claimed a 3-year warranty on the 204T. However I have completed their web site email notice form twice now over the past month and have heard nothing from them. ...
Summary: Samsung claimed a 3-year warranty on the 204T. However I have completed their web site email notice form twice now over the past month and have heard nothing from them. I just want to get the monitor repaired. But if I do not hear back soon, I will just replace it and never purchase another Samsung product.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Problem free monitor in my case
by quahogwi on June 2, 2011
Pros: Going on what, 5 years now? I haven't had a single problem with it. A very stable monitor. Can't find a thing to complain about whether it's hooked up to my desktop tower or to one of my laptops.
Cons: Sometimes I wish it was lighter and slimmer, but that's about all.
Summary: For me it's been virtually flawless. I'd get another.
Summary: For me it's been virtually flawless. I'd get another.
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5 years, not a pixel lost
by kdcoldiron on November 10, 2010
Pros: Have loved this monitor since I got it. Ne'er a problem, and I've used it all day every day for about 5 years now, constantly switching between an analog and DVI input with the 2 PC's I have connected to it.
Cons: Nada. Zippo.
Summary: I even like the 4:3 dimensions better than the widescreens out today because I prefer more vertical space than horizontal. I'd have to get a 24"+ monitor today ...
Summary: I even like the 4:3 dimensions better than the widescreens out today because I prefer more vertical space than horizontal. I'd have to get a 24"+ monitor today to get the 1200 vertical pixels.
This monitor has never let me down, made me a Samsung fan (although they went down several notches last year when they blocked my LN46B650T1F-XZA 46" TV with Yahoo Widgets from getting the Netflix widget...still ticked off about that one!). -
Absolutely nothing wrong with mine!
by MacMachanik on March 11, 2010
Pros: ? Fine picture quality, excellent for DTP and Photoshop work.
? Video and S-Video input, great for camera or other picture/video devices.
? Solid stand with huge amount of adjustability compared to most other displays.Cons: ? Over 60 watts of power to operate, newer displays are close to half that, but that in understandable.
Summary: I have two of these hooked up to my Mac, after calibrating the the colour is identical on both of them.
The picture is fine and smooth, much better quality ...Summary: I have two of these hooked up to my Mac, after calibrating the the colour is identical on both of them.
The picture is fine and smooth, much better quality when when compared to two newer displays we have.
Two of these 204T's have been hooked up to my Mac for about 6 years now with not a day of trouble.
I have been very happy with them and see no reason not to be loyal to Samsung in the future. Great product. -
I totally disagree...
by timyoung88 on January 7, 2010
Pros: It's been a great monitor for nearly 3 years, I've come across the same issue as most of you. The difference is I know that a blinking screen means a 1.99 at radioshak and about 30 mins of my time. VIOLA! new monitor!
Cons: Samsun needs to stop using SAMXON cap's, thats the only con. the SAMXON Inverter filter capacitor is simply to big for the job its doing. and over time it wears out other components.
Summary: Do yourself some good, save yourself hundreds of dollars and learn how to use a soldering iron... seriously. I dont see how anyone could rate an LCD monitor with 1 ...
Summary: Do yourself some good, save yourself hundreds of dollars and learn how to use a soldering iron... seriously. I dont see how anyone could rate an LCD monitor with 1 or even 2 stars after lasting 3 years. It's time to update at 6 months anyway.
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very good monitor
by wscarp1 on April 19, 2009
Pros: I've had this for several years now. It has been totally dependable and reliable.
Cons: It doesn't have all the features of similarly priced monitors today, but that's understandable.
Summary: It works. It looks good. It's easy to handle and can be utilized for many types of work and play.
Summary: It works. It looks good. It's easy to handle and can be utilized for many types of work and play.
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Like you said was good for a short time
by golddog09 on February 23, 2009
Pros: The blinking makes me feel sick. Non stop and very fast blinking. I will never get another Samsung monitor
Cons: I liked the first 2 years i had it.
Summary: It don't last. Nice for the first few years then it's junk. Waste of money to pay that much.
Summary: It don't last. Nice for the first few years then it's junk. Waste of money to pay that much.
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Horrible products
by siandesign on January 28, 2009
Pros: Make other products look great
Cons: Worst customer service. Bad monitor and worse warranty response. Stay away from this product and all Samsung products.
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Worst Monitor Ever Made
by photo21 on October 22, 2007
Pros: Looks good on desk
Cons: Failed out of the box, tech support a JOKE!!!
Summary: Never buy a Samsung, the monitors are a joke!!The tech support John DeVoe is even a bigger joke, rudest jerks in the business.
Summary: Never buy a Samsung, the monitors are a joke!!The tech support John DeVoe is even a bigger joke, rudest jerks in the business.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: 204T-SILVER
- Description: The Samsung SyncMaster 204T is a 20-inch TFT-LCD monitor delivering a 700:1 contrast ratio, 0.255mm pixel pitch, 1600 x 1200 maximum resolution, a scanning frequency of 30-81 kHz horizontal and 56-75 Hz vertical, and horizontal/vertical viewing angle of 178°/178°. It features built-in power, a narrow bezel with MagicTune and MagicRotation technology and has a height adjustable stand.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Display Type LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 20.1 in
- Aspect Ratio 4:3
- Native Resolution 1600 x 1200
- Pixel Pitch 0.255 mm
- Brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
- Color Support 16.7 million colors
- Response Time 16 ms
- Vertical Refresh Rate 75 Hz
- Horizontal Refresh Rate 81 kHz
- Horizontal Viewing Angle 178
- Vertical Viewing Angle 178
- Features MagicTune
- Color Silver
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 17.5 in x 9 in x 18 in
- Weight 18.1 lbs
Audio
- Type None
Input
- Type None
Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI
Mechanical
- Display Position Adjustments Height
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards TCO '03
Power
- Power Supply Internal
- Power Consumption Operational 63 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years,
Limited warranty - Backlight - 3 years,
Technical support - Lifetime
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
