Samsung 245T 1:1 Pixel Mapping?

[imported_mouser]

In the market for a pair of 24" monitors. I had been planning to go with the Samsung 244T which can be found for ~$700 now, dropping quickly the past month presumably in anticipation of the new model.

Haven't been able to find any specs published anywhere on the 245T. Has anyone managed to find them? Trying to decide if it's worth holding out the month or so till this is available.

In particular I'm very interested in whether they added the hardware 1:1 Pixel Mapping functionality that supposedly is available on the Dell 2407 and Samsung 215TW.

 

[dranthony]

The 245T is a 3000:1 contrast ratio, 6ms grey-grey, and 1920x1200. I found it here
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/01/07..._throws_out_24_lcd_with_3000_contrast/

Doc

 

[imported_mouser]

Thanks, saw that link earlier.

The big thing I'm trying to track down is whether it has the 1:1 pixel mapping conversion. That's the tech that allows you to play lower resolution games without stretching them.

e.g. If your old game maxes at 1280x1024 or 1600x1200 you can choose to have it map pixel for pixel onto the screen with blackspace instead of having the monitor alter and remap the signal to 1920x1200.

There's different software patches for some games and some video card approaches but a nice hardware solution seems the cleanest. The new Dell 2407 supposedly has this feature though I haven't seen it in action.

 

[chizow]

The Dell 2407 Rev. A04 definitely has 1:1 pixel mapping. There's not too much chatter about the Samsung 24" panels because of the price/availability (@$1000, limited retail channels, no deals). The Dells use the same Samsung panel and cost 30-40% less. The Rev. A04 is almost a slam dunk now in terms of panel lottery and at $674 + 10-15% coupon + tax, its a much better option than 2x Samsung 24" imo. You should check out the Display section over at Hforums if you want more info on the Samsung and Dell Rev. A04.

 

[imported_mouser]

I've worked for a Dell competitor for over a decade so I would never even consider sending a penny in their direction.

The 244T is available at several places online for ~$700 and Samsung is indicating the 245T is supposed to be $800, dunno if that's MSRP or street price though. Since you could find them online tax-free the prices aren't that far off the Dell.

Still surfing for specs of course.

 

[Van G]

The 245T is supposed to be a pretty good monitor for prosumer photogs. I've been looking to change from my Lacie 19" CRT's but can't decide whether I should go dual 22" or a single 24".

Haven't found the 245T for sale anywhere as of yet. Supposed to hit the market sometime this month, but who knows.