Samsung Touch Of Color T260 25.5-inch LCD Monitor
Samsung
- T260
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So far the screen is working out fine. This is the second of two samsung screens i have purchased. the quality is excellent.
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This monitor is one of the best purchases I've made for my home computer! It is great in every respect...from the way it looks (even when it's not being used!) to its incredible picture quality and resolution. My purchase couldn't have been any easier and the monitor arrived in three days (UPS Ground), which I really liked! Setup was a breeze and I was up and running in no time at all. The built-in USB ports are really nice to have as well as separate VGA, DVI and HDMI ports. You can plug in a Blu-Ray disc player at the same time it's connected to your computer, then just switch over to the HDMI connection to watch a movie in Full HD! I had no dead pixels and the brightness is superb! I can't say enought about the picture quality, though...it's simply fantastic to look at. I'm very happy with this purchase. Thank you PC Connection!
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This is a nice screen. Very bright and a good size for viewing. I had to set it back from where my 19" was sitting to see the whole thing. If a large screen is what you want, this is a good one to get. I think it is great. No problems with it so far. If I have a problem, I will surely post reply.
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look really good and responded really good. I have a 22inch for 2 year now and it work great.
so i decided to get another 26 inch and so far so good i recommend this monitor. the quality is good but the only bad thing is there are no speaker.
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I have had a better monitor with Apples but when you look at the price of this monitor vs either a $1000 or $1500 for a 24" or 30" Apple the price has to make this a 5 star purchase. Head to Head the Apples win hands down. If I was heavy in to photography I would spend the money on an Apple. This Samsung still puts out a super picture at an astonishingly low price. I have two flat screen Samsung TVs that are great.
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Originally, when I purchased this SECOND Samsung product for our home (because we were so happy with the first), I THOUGHT I had purchased the same product (the T260HD model with the TV tuner). --It must have been really late when I ordered it-- I was a bit bummed when it arrived and realized there was no TV Tuner. However, this was a blessing in disguise.
I previously had a Dell 20 inch widescreen, that had 2 USB ports on the side (a very handy integrated feature). The T260HD does NOT have ANY USB ports. Also, the size of my Dell screen was all-of-a-sudden too small for webpages and certain programs.
I realized that I was leaning forward more and more to view my monitor (I'm seated about 24 inches from it). This caused straining on my eyes and a lower back problem.
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The USB ports on the back are actually pretty important to have (instead of the TV tuner), as we connect our cameras and jump/flash drives to them (through a USB hub) - our PC is not within certain
I previously had a Dell 20 inch widescreen, that had 2 USB ports on the side (a very handy integrated feature). The T260HD does NOT have ANY USB ports. Also, the size of my Dell screen was all-of-a-sudden too small for webpages and certain programs.
I realized that I was leaning forward more and more to view my monitor (I'm seated about 24 inches from it). This caused straining on my eyes and a lower back problem.
So, back to the review:
The USB ports on the back are actually pretty important to have (instead of the TV tuner), as we connect our cameras and jump/flash drives to them (through a USB hub) - our PC is not within certain
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I purchased this monitor basically because it fit perfectly in a cabinet I already had in my bedroom. It fit a 24" wide opening perfectly. I connected the HDMI cable from my cable box and external speakers from the monitor. Clear picture. Kind of disappointed that I needed external speakers. For the price, Samsung should have included internal speakers since it already had the HDMI interface. I am sure this is not a problem if you are using the monitor connected to a PC.
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As an IT consultant, I have the opportunity to work with most types and brands of monitors. Personally, I think that Samsung produces some of the best monitors in all sizes. Specifically, the T260 is incredible. It's very fast, picture quality is among the best I've ever seen and it's native resolution is High Definition. This monitor looks awesome on my desk with just the asthetics, but play a good game like F.E.A.R.2 and you will be immersed in the game. I'd give it more stars if there were any...
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Samsung Touch Of Color T260 25.5-inch LCD Monitor
I have had the monitor for 4 days, so far. I must say that I really like it. It is large, quite bright, crisp, responsive, and lightweight. Movies display fine, and not washed out at all. It runs a lot cooler than the Samsung 213T which it replaced, and uses less power. I detect *zero* ghosting under normal and in-game use (even on very bright backgrounds) unlike a 26" Westinghouse LCD I tried, and returned, recently, before purchasing the T260. For those of you having issue with the on button being problematic- all you have to do is give the lightest of touches to the "power on" symbol and the monitor responds just fine. So, barring any weirdness occurring in the near future, I am very happy with this monitor.
I have had the monitor for 4 days, so far. I must say that I really like it. It is large, quite bright, crisp, responsive, and lightweight. Movies display fine, and not washed out at all. It runs a lot cooler than the Samsung 213T which it replaced, and uses less power. I detect *zero* ghosting under normal and in-game use (even on very bright backgrounds) unlike a 26" Westinghouse LCD I tried, and returned, recently, before purchasing the T260. For those of you having issue with the on button being problematic- all you have to do is give the lightest of touches to the "power on" symbol and the monitor responds just fine. So, barring any weirdness occurring in the near future, I am very happy with this monitor.
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The on screen menu has over 30 customizable options for the picture allowing you to fine tune it to your heart's content. Dynamic Contrast mode is wonderful for gaming and viewing photo's / videos. Also it has a "Text" mode which allows you to view text with little eye-strain.
The screen CAN be locked onto an imput source unlike what some reviewers have stated. I have my screen locked onto DVI.
PROS:
(1) Good value
(2) 2 USB ports on the rear if you want to use them.
(3) The monitor can be swiveled or tilted with ease (other reviewers have mentioned it won't tilt, it does tilt stiffly which is necesary otherwise it wouldn't hold a position) It swivels very easily.
(4) Has VGA, DVI, HDMI imputs, includes a 5 foot DVI and a 5 foot VGA cable.
(5) 20,000:1 contrast ratio when in the "Dynamic Contrast" mode. 5ms responce time, no ghosting or blurry motion.
CONS:
(1) The screen wobbles if put on a unstable table
On a sturdy table however is doesn't.
(2) The Touch of Color frame reflects
The screen CAN be locked onto an imput source unlike what some reviewers have stated. I have my screen locked onto DVI.
PROS:
(1) Good value
(2) 2 USB ports on the rear if you want to use them.
(3) The monitor can be swiveled or tilted with ease (other reviewers have mentioned it won't tilt, it does tilt stiffly which is necesary otherwise it wouldn't hold a position) It swivels very easily.
(4) Has VGA, DVI, HDMI imputs, includes a 5 foot DVI and a 5 foot VGA cable.
(5) 20,000:1 contrast ratio when in the "Dynamic Contrast" mode. 5ms responce time, no ghosting or blurry motion.
CONS:
(1) The screen wobbles if put on a unstable table
On a sturdy table however is doesn't.
(2) The Touch of Color frame reflects
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I have owned the Samsung T260HD for three months and can say that the monitor is great for casual PC use, Gaming, and HDTV or BluRay DVD viewing.
There are separate on screen menu settings for TV and DVI (PC) usage. So the settings that work for your PC are maintained if you make adjustments for watching TV. The monitor also has a fair amount of video connection options including VGA, DVI, Component, 2 HDMI and Coaxial.
This is a very capable monitor for HDTV viewing. The picture is clear and the remote is easy to use and accesses all the features of the monitor for fine tuning. Gaming on the T260HD via PC or Console is also very good. The 5ms timing is tight enough to present the action sharp with no noticeable lag or blur.
Unfortunately, for Graphics and Video work where color reproduction is important, the T260HD proves problematic. Although the "Natural Color" software provided allows for Color Calibration in Windows XP, it simply will not work in Vista or Vista 64 despite claiming
There are separate on screen menu settings for TV and DVI (PC) usage. So the settings that work for your PC are maintained if you make adjustments for watching TV. The monitor also has a fair amount of video connection options including VGA, DVI, Component, 2 HDMI and Coaxial.
This is a very capable monitor for HDTV viewing. The picture is clear and the remote is easy to use and accesses all the features of the monitor for fine tuning. Gaming on the T260HD via PC or Console is also very good. The 5ms timing is tight enough to present the action sharp with no noticeable lag or blur.
Unfortunately, for Graphics and Video work where color reproduction is important, the T260HD proves problematic. Although the "Natural Color" software provided allows for Color Calibration in Windows XP, it simply will not work in Vista or Vista 64 despite claiming
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Yes, this is a very nice LARGE monitor, the image is sharp, the video is smooth. BUT if you are a graphics professional, this monitor is a poor choice. Out of the box the color shift is horrible. Calibrating with the standard Mac OSX calibrator did very little to help--the shadows behind all of the windows glowed a dull pea-green. I had to turn off the shadows with a 3rd party hack... Finally, using a professional calibrator (spyder 2)that you stick on the monitor I was able to pull it in to tolerable range. That said, there is really no way to tell what color is "reality" as vertical color shift is HUGE. Most LCD monitors shift a bit if you view from a distance, or stand up vs sit down. This one will give you a 10 degree shift if you sit up in your chair vs slouch! Is it red? Is it brown? Who knows? It is going back today...
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I upgraded from a very old, but nice 21" CRT monitor and bought a new XFX PVT86JYAHG GeForce 8500 GT PCI Express x16 graphic card to go with it from another vendor for $45.99. I'm using a DVI cable and not a D-Sub cable. I read somewhere that a D-Sub cable will degrade the quality.
I was afraid that I was going to wind up sacrificing some sharpness and clarity in switching from my 21" CRT to this monitor, but was in for a very pleasant surprise. This monitor actually provides a lot more sharpness and clarity than my CRT did.
This monitor also provides a lot more real estate on the display. With this monitor, I can display two amazon windows side by side (barely) and this current window will display vertically down to and including the "$449.99" figure under the caption, "What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?". My 21" CRT (at 1280x1024) would only display about 1 1/3 windows side by side and the vertical display on the T260 is probably about 22% bigger. I measured
I was afraid that I was going to wind up sacrificing some sharpness and clarity in switching from my 21" CRT to this monitor, but was in for a very pleasant surprise. This monitor actually provides a lot more sharpness and clarity than my CRT did.
This monitor also provides a lot more real estate on the display. With this monitor, I can display two amazon windows side by side (barely) and this current window will display vertically down to and including the "$449.99" figure under the caption, "What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?". My 21" CRT (at 1280x1024) would only display about 1 1/3 windows side by side and the vertical display on the T260 is probably about 22% bigger. I measured
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I just moved up from a Dell (Sony) 21 inch Trinatron CRT. I am temporarily using the Analog hook up and the display is just fantastic. I'm sure the Digital hook up will be even better. It's easy to set up and comes with color tuning software and multi screen software. I just love this monitor.
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I'm using this monitor for design, and compared to my 24" Dell (also 1920x1200) this monitor is very similar, but exhibits quite a bit more color shift vertically. Sitting two feet away you will see significant shift from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen. Also, after a few tries calibrating the monitor, there is still an issue of 94% and up greys flattening out to white. A great monitor for most users, but not the best for designers, photographers, etc. I'm still using this monitor, but it's a little annoying having to move my head around to make sure colors look okay. :) The product design is beautiful, and definitely one of the nicest on the market.
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I just received the monitor, so my intention is to write a review based on initial impressions. In-depth reviews and long-term reviews I'll leave to others.
Out of the box, not much of a problem. I didn't have much a problem with anything. Just put the two pieces of the base together, insert the metal base piece into the bottom of the monitor, take off the back plate and insert your power cable and whatever cable you are going to use to hook it up to your computer, and pop the back plate back on. DVI, analog and USB are supplied, as well as the power cord, so you get four cords, and will wind up using two (the power cord and the cord you choose to hook up to your monitor). No tools required.
Asthetics - a nice, nice black with a red/rose tinting around the edges, and then silver at the very edges. I like it - this will be personal preference, but it looks nice to me.
I plugged it in and it immediately started going between modes looking for a signal. I turned on the computer,
Out of the box, not much of a problem. I didn't have much a problem with anything. Just put the two pieces of the base together, insert the metal base piece into the bottom of the monitor, take off the back plate and insert your power cable and whatever cable you are going to use to hook it up to your computer, and pop the back plate back on. DVI, analog and USB are supplied, as well as the power cord, so you get four cords, and will wind up using two (the power cord and the cord you choose to hook up to your monitor). No tools required.
Asthetics - a nice, nice black with a red/rose tinting around the edges, and then silver at the very edges. I like it - this will be personal preference, but it looks nice to me.
I plugged it in and it immediately started going between modes looking for a signal. I turned on the computer,
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Simply put, what a great monitor! I have it as a part of a three monitor setup and it's soooo much nicer than the others, I'm seriously considering getting another. Highly recommend it!
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The Samsung T260 monitor, part of their "Touch of Color" series which is increasingly showing up in both computer and television monitors, is a solid performer and a good value for the money. At 25.5 inches (diagonal), the monitor is one of the larger types on the market, perhaps the largest size to be available without requiring the use of dual cables and/or multiple video cards. At about $500, the price is unbeatable.
Performance for this monitor is good. True photographic experts are not likely to be satisfied, because the monitor, like all in its class, is not capable of exactingly reproducing the widest range of gamut colors, nor is it up to the standards of the $2,000-plus models that offer uncompromising and detailed spot adjustments for photographic work. But don't let any of that dissuade you. I use the monitor all the time for my own digital photographs, and the images are clear, crisp, vibrant, and pleasing. The vast majority of us have no need for the most esoteric features
Performance for this monitor is good. True photographic experts are not likely to be satisfied, because the monitor, like all in its class, is not capable of exactingly reproducing the widest range of gamut colors, nor is it up to the standards of the $2,000-plus models that offer uncompromising and detailed spot adjustments for photographic work. But don't let any of that dissuade you. I use the monitor all the time for my own digital photographs, and the images are clear, crisp, vibrant, and pleasing. The vast majority of us have no need for the most esoteric features
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I bought this monitor in the last week and own a few other LCD's around the house even very expensive top end sony bravia xbr's. I have to say this is up there with my new favorite LCD's in the house.
Looks:
The housing (screen bezel) on this monitor is stunning in design. It looks like a clear thick candy coating of plastic was formed around the monitors frame. You can see the light refract around the edges of the thicker clear plastic and it looks really eye catching. Considering buying another this week and using them in a dual monitor setup. Even though this is a touch of color (red) in normal lighting conditions you dont even see much of the red (only at the bottom), normally it looks almost pure black at the core of the clear coating. However, if you shine a flashlight or very bright light on the montitor's frame you can see its all dark red and not black. I wasnt sure I was going to like this whole touch of color thing but now that I own it I have no objections. The rear of the
Looks:
The housing (screen bezel) on this monitor is stunning in design. It looks like a clear thick candy coating of plastic was formed around the monitors frame. You can see the light refract around the edges of the thicker clear plastic and it looks really eye catching. Considering buying another this week and using them in a dual monitor setup. Even though this is a touch of color (red) in normal lighting conditions you dont even see much of the red (only at the bottom), normally it looks almost pure black at the core of the clear coating. However, if you shine a flashlight or very bright light on the montitor's frame you can see its all dark red and not black. I wasnt sure I was going to like this whole touch of color thing but now that I own it I have no objections. The rear of the
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The T260 is a TN panel with a very narrow viewing angle: from top to bottom and left to right there is a considerable variation in brightness and color accuracy. I found myself unable to get an accurate gamma setting on this monitor and after a week of trying I gave up and returned the monitor for a refund. For Internet surfing, watching videos and gaming this monitor will do the job. For serious photo work forget it.
