Samsung 713BM SyncMaster 17-Inch Digital/Analog LCD Monitor (Silver/Black)
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    Samsung 713BM SyncMaster 17-Inch Digital/Analog LCD Monitor (Silver/Black)

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    Product Features:
    • 17-inch monitor offers a 178-degree vertical and horizontal viewing angle
    • 16.2 million colors deliver a clearer, brighter image
    • 700:1 contrast ratio and 0.264-millimeter pixel pitch produce crisp, easy-to-view images
    • Samsung MagicBright and MagicTune functions create an optimum viewing environment
    • Dual interface (analog/digital) design also includes D-Sub 15-pin and DVI-D connections

    ASIN: B000AQUKLS

    Product Description

    The Samsung SyncMaster 713BM is a 17-inch TFT-LCD offering razor-sharpness and innovative features. An analog/digital monitor with wall-mount capability, it delivers a 700:1 contrast ratio, 1280 x 1024 resolution, scanning frequency of 30-81 kHz horizontal and 56-75Hz vertical.
    Samsung 15'' LCD Display ( 510N-BLACK )
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      Samsung 15'' LCD Display ( 510N-BLACK )

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      Product Features:
      • Vibrant colors
      • 1024x768 resolution, black
      • Contrast Ratio
      • 450
      • 1

      ASIN: B00026IE0U

      Product Description

      The Samsung SyncMaster 510n is a 15-inch analog TFT-LCD delivering a 450:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 1024 x 768 resolution, 130/110 degree viewing angle and scanning frequency of 30-61 kHz horizontal and 56-75 Hz vertical. It features a narrow bezel design, MagicBright and MagicTune.

      Amazon.com Product Description

      The 510N from Samsung is a 15-inch LCD monitor designed for home and home office use. It delivers a full 15-inch viewable image size, which is as much as most 17-inch CRT monitors, and provides a 1,024 x 768 maximum resolution. Its 0.297 mm dot pitch combines with a 450:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 of brightness to deliver rich on-screen images and text. The 510N has 130-degree horizontal and 110-degree vertical viewing angles, while a 16 ms response time ensures that motion video is produced accurately and smoothly.

      The 510N supports analog RGB signals only, for wide compatibility with standard graphics cards. Plug-and-play setup lets you rest easy, knowing that getting your monitor up and running will be quick and simple. With the on-screen display menu, you can easily adjust the monitor's settings, while Samsung's MagicTune and MagicBright functions provide a quick and easy way to optimize your display for a variety of applications and lighting conditions.

      A big plus with a monitor this size is its small footprint, and the 510N is no exception. Taking up a mere 13.3 by 6.9 inches, the unit fits easily onto any desktop, while VESA wall-mount compatibility allows you to free up your desktop space completely. Compatible with PC, Mac, and Sun Microsystems, the 510N comes backed with a three-year limited warranty.

      What's in the Box
      510N LCD with base, power cable, signal cable, user guide, warranty information
      Samsung SyncMaster 150N 15'' LCD Monitor- Ivory
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        Samsung SyncMaster 150N 15'' LCD Monitor- Ivory

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        Product Features:
        • 1024 x 768 resolution
        • 350:1 contrast ratio
        • Ultra-thin bezel
        • 150/120 degrees horizontal/vertical viewing angles
        • Wall mountable

        ASIN: B00009APTA

        Product Description

        The Samsung SyncMaster 150N is a 15-inch TFT-LCD offering razor-sharpness and innovative features. An analog monitor with a 0.5" ultra-thin bezel and wall-mount capability, it delivers a 350:1 contrast ratio, 0.297mm pixel pitch, 1024 x 768 resolution, scanning frequency of 30-60 KHz horizontal and 56-75 vertical, and 150/120-degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle.
        Samsung SyncMaster 740B 17" LCD Monitor -Black
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Very happy upgrade
        • backlight issues
        • LCD monitors must be at native resolution to be not "fuzzy"
        • Poor quality, dead pixels
        Samsung SyncMaster 740B 17" LCD Monitor -Black

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        Product Features:
        • 1280 x 1024 resolution
        • Viewing angle is 160/160 ° (horizontal/vertical aspect ratio)
        • 600:1 high contrast ratio and 300 cd/m2 brightness deliver a crisp picture
        • 8 ms response time
        • Incorporates MagicTune, MagicBright II, MagicColor and MagicZone technologies

        ASIN: B000BRF8KE

        Product Description

        Where high performance and image clarity are paramount choose the SM740B. Delivering outstanding picture quality via a combination of a digital input and fast response time this 17" monitor is ideal for a variety of applications.-75Hz vertical with a fast response time of 8ms. It features MagicTune, MagicBright II, MagicColor and built-in power.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Very happy upgrade.......2006-09-05

        I had a 17" viewsonic CRT before i got this new monitor, and whoa is it a big difference. The text is much sharper, gaming is outstanding on this, and the freed up desk space is pretty nice too. The previous person who said that the picture was blurry had to have been using this at a non-native resolution, because at 1280x1024 it's perfect. It's a clean, professional looking monitor too, and looks far better than some of those other cheapo lcds which look like they were designed by someone who got fired from HP for a lack of creativity.

        My only regret is not getting this at 19" instead.

        3 out of 5 stars backlight issues.......2006-08-29

        I owned this monitor for some time until I was able to finally return it for refund. The unit had backlighting issues - darker blotches visible on dark background/blanked screen. It also suffered from heavier top and bottom backlight bleed, and generally bottom portion of the monitor was brighter then the top no matter the viewing angle. Also, my unit had small but visible gap on the top between the image edge and bezel edge, maybe 1/16" but distracting. I though that I had poor unit but after reading numerous reviews I noticed that more Samsung owners report similar issues - so I think that these problems may be typical for Samsung "consumer type" models in all sizes. Probably not every unit has problems but the percentage of faulty ones appears to be higher - perhaps Samsung's quality control is poor and bad units leave the factory? Now when I decided to get another LCD, instead of Samsung I bought NEC and I'm very happy with it. I'd suggest staying away from mid-range Samsung models.

        3 out of 5 stars LCD monitors must be at native resolution to be not "fuzzy".......2006-04-29

        Reading the above review, I wonder if the reviewer has her resolution set to 1280x1024. That's the native resolution of the LCD, and if it is set to something else, like 1024x768, it will look fuzzy. All LCD monitors do.

        1 out of 5 stars Poor quality, dead pixels.......2006-04-28

        Very poor quality. Text is often fuzzy and I get a headache from using it. It has lots of dead pixels, too. This monitor sucks. I should have gone for a Viewsonic for lower price. Don't buy this or you'll be wasting your money and doing harm to your eyes.
        Samsung LN-R1550 15" LCD EDTV
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Perfect size for my desk
        • NEVER AGAIN
        • Samsung LN-R1550 15" LCD EDTV
        • Not too SHARP...
        Samsung LN-R1550 15" LCD EDTV

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        Product Features:
        • Enhanced definition 15-inch LCD TV/PC monitor with built-in NTSC tuner; measures 19.5 x 14.1 x 6.7 (inches) with stand
        • Dual purpose pedestal stand can be used as articulating wall mount
        • 1024 x 768-pixel resolution, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio, 25 ms response, 150-degree horizontal viewing angle
        • Connections: composite (1 in), S-Video (1 in), component (1 in), PC VGA (1 in), RF (1 in)
        • Two stereo speakers, 2 watts apiece (4 watts total); four sound presets plus custom mode

        ASIN: B0009FBM62

        Product Description

        Samsung is a leader in LCD TV and computer displays. The LNR-1550 does both. With a built-in TV tuner and stereo speakers, this TV fits into the tightest spaces. It all starts with picture quality, and these sets boast improved contrast, brightness and off-angle viewing. Add to that the flexibility of a PC input, NTSC stereo TV tuner, side speakers, and a unique base that doubles as a wall mount and you've got both performance and value. Samsung LNR-1550 is designed for you - for virtually all intents and purposes. Energy Star Compliant - reduces energy consumption by up to 25% compared with equivalent CRT TV models Video Inputs - 1 x PC / 1 x S-Video / 1 x Composite / 1 x Component Video / 1 x RF 2 Side Stereo Speakers - 2 Watts per channel Includes Table Stand Unit Dimensions 19.5W x 6.7D x 14.1H / Weight 8.8 Lbs. Samsung 1-Year Limited Warranty

        Amazon.com Product Description

        The 15-inch Samsung LN-R1550 is a great multi-tasker for the bedroom or home offices, offering the ability to watch enhanced definition television as well as use it as a PC monitor. The dual purpose pedestal stand can also be used as an articulating wall mount when itÕs folded back. Additionally, the stand can be removed for wall-mounting via optional VESA compatible hardware. Designated as an EDTV, the LN-R1550 displays signals in 480-line progressive (480p) mode, and can also accept 480p signals from video sources such as progressive-scan DVD players. While an EDTV doesn't have enough pixels for a true high-definition resolution, the difference is surprisingly small.

        This set has a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution, 4:3 standard aspect ratio, 25ms (millisecond) response time, 450 cd/m2 brightness rating, and 400:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) It also offers 150-degree horizontal and 120-degree vertical viewing angles.

        It comes with a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner (MTS/SAP) for viewing standard broadcast and cable stations. The digital comb filter minimizes edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Other features include a variable sleep timer, four picture modes, closed caption decoder, V-Chip parental controls, and multilingual on-screen displays (English, Spanish, Portuguese and French). This set is also Energy Star compliant, requiring up to 25 percent less energy than other comparable TVs.

        The built-in side-mounted speakers provide 2 watts of power per channel (for 4 watts total), and this set provides five sound modes (Standard, Music, Speech, Movie, and Custom) that allow you to tailor the audio to a specific program. It includes the following audio and video connection options:

        What's in the Box
        LCD TV/PC monitor, tabletop stand, remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Perfect size for my desk.......2007-01-05

        For what I use this TV for it's perfect. It's small, has a small footprint which is perfect because it's on my desk. The closed caption doesn't turn off when the volume is being adjusted which doesn't happen on any of my other TV's. The picture & sound are fine and the headphone jack on the front is also nice. A nice bonus happened this week when my computer monitor died so I was able to hook up this TV to my computer and function. It was well worth the money.

        1 out of 5 stars NEVER AGAIN.......2006-11-25

        I used the 15" 3 times when 1/4 of the pixels went out. I contacted the company to no avail. No help, no response, no resolution. I will never buy a Samsung product EVER again and will tell everyone I know. WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE- NO- NO CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! I had to give it one star. 0 was not an option.

        4 out of 5 stars Samsung LN-R1550 15" LCD EDTV.......2006-11-11

        The tv performs as expected - the picture is great and the sound is good. The only problem I have had is that occasionally the sound will stop and I have to turn the tv off and then on again. Not often enough to be a big problem, just so long as it doesn't get worse.

        3 out of 5 stars Not too SHARP..........2006-01-13

        I originally purchased the LN-R1550 because I liked the fact that it could perform the functions of a tv AND a monitor. Right out of the box, however, my first impression was that it looked too much like a monitor rather than a tv. It's hard to tell from the web pictures, but this "tv" is just a Samsung monitor with an awkward speaker panel attached to the back and sides - not the look I was going for when I purchased for the kitchen.

        Picture quality. I must say that the picture quality, when connected to a DVD player was very good. But, as I mentioned, this tv was to live in the kitchen connected to a whole-home video distribution setup via plain old coaxial cable. The satellite picture looked lousy. I even tied it into the receiver with regular RCA cables and it looked no better. These were the same cables that I used when connecting the DVD player (and that picture looked crisp). This last fact is the only reason that I give the tv 3 stars rather than 2.

        The small size of this LCD makes it a great candidate for the kitchen. But, kitchen set-ups usually involve coaxial cable. So, the awkward design and poor coax picture forced me to abandon this particular Samsung. During my pre-purchase research, I had been contemplating between this Samsung and the 13" Sharp Aquos. I originally went with the Samsung because it was 2" larger. In this case - in the kitchen - size isn't such a huge deal. I returned the Samsung and got the Sharp. Boy, what a difference!

        Not only did the Sharp have a better picture over coax, but it just looks so much more intelligently designed. All the contour lines flow so elegantly. The pictue was better and brighter. I think that the Samsung actually had better depth of sound, but - again - in the kitchen it's not such a huge deal. The smaller size actually was a better fit for the kitchen, too.
        Samsung 151S 15" LCD Monitor (Black)
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Image is Everything
        • Ugly beyond imagination
        • Looking for a gaming LCD? Look no further.
        • Samsung is awesome...
        Samsung 151S 15" LCD Monitor (Black)

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        Product Features:
        • 1,024 x 768 resolution
        • 0.29 mm dot pitch
        • Ultra-slim 6.8-inch profile
        • Wide 140-degree horizontal and 120-degree vertical viewing angles
        • Bright and clear with high 300:1 contrast ratio

        ASIN: B000069LHK

        Product Description

        The SyncMaster 151S is the ideal display for all business and professional applications. Its new slim design refined with Samsung's digital technology allows the product to fit all working environments. Optional Pivot stand enables a rotating feature by which you can see one full page of an A4 document without scrolling. The SyncMaster151S is power efficient as well. It consumes less than 1 Watt of power in power off mode, and its built-in power adaptor lets you free from a dangling power brick, leaving your desk clean and simple.

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars Image is Everything.......2003-06-06

        The Image quality is very poor on this monitor, I suggest you purchase another brand, or at least, not this monitor. The image is fuzzy, and washed out compared to my old Tube Monitor, so I returned it and purchased another brand.

        1 out of 5 stars Ugly beyond imagination.......2003-04-15

        A very ugly monitor that gives below-average image quality. This is an old model and the contrast, which is difficult to adjust, really hurts your eyes after a few minutes. I think you'll need new glasses if you use this one. There are better products elsewhere (NEC, Kogi, etc.) for the same or better price.

        5 out of 5 stars Looking for a gaming LCD? Look no further........2003-01-24

        I must confess...after I ordered this, I wondered if I should have just invested in a less expensive CRT, especially since I play a lot of computer games, and LCD's traditionally haven't had the best reputation for gaming, due mostly to technical limitations causing "ghosting" - sort of a temporary after-image. Once this thing arrived and I plugged it in, however, any such notion vanished from my mind.

        Bear in mind that I have not had a lot of experience with LCD monitors, as I'm sure most people haven't. I did a bit of research on various sites, including this one. I had it whittled down to a few different choices and I still wasn't entirely sure which monitor I wanted to get. The swing vote came when I stumbled across CNET's recent pick (January) as this as their number one buy for a 15 inch LCD.

        The image is bright, it's crisp, and I can see textures that I never even knew were there on my old CRT. I have not one problem gaming with this. I have been playing Warcraft 3, Thief 2, and other games with this thing and they are running smoothly and better than I have ever seen them before. Actually, I should say that at fist, I thought I noticed a slight "ghosting" in Warcraft 3, but I see no such thing now, so make of that what you will; perhaps it was a case of seeing what you expect to see or something. Anyway, I have absolutely no problem playing Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, a somewhat obscure but good first-person shooter, and I notice no ghosting or anything of the sort. You can actually see extremely well in Thief 2, which is saying something since the game is quite dark by design. (I actually had problems with this darkness on my old Compaq CRT.)

        Some people have said that text does not show up right or something to that effect. My best guess is that they do not have either the monitor or their computer's display settings set to the native resolution of 1024 x 768, because the text on mine is clearer than I would have ever hoped for, and causes less eye strain than on just about any CRT in my experience. There is also software included to help get the color settings just right.

        You do need to have it adjusted to the proper angle in order to have uniform brightness from the top to the bottom of the screen, but I don't see why this should be a problem. Unless you are getting a monitor to watch DVD's on from your couch, you probably do not need a bigger LCD than this. I would even say that any bigger might be too much, unless you are planning on mounting it on a wall or something. Keep in mind that the 15 inches is the actual (diagonal) size of the viewing area, whereas when sizes are used to describe CRT's, the viewing area is less than the stated size...don't ask me why; that's just the way it is. So, if you want to know how big the screen is, get out a tape measurer and measure out 15". That is the distance from the top-left corner of the display area to the bottom-right. That is just the display area - NOT the whole monitor, which is actually slightly bigger. It's probably bigger than you would have thought.

        It even comes with a 3 year warranty on parts and labor. Some other companies' warranties, such as NEC's (according to some of the reviews I have read), allow for so many "dead pixels". To the best of my knowledge, Samsung has no such "gotcha" policy.

        All in all, I would say this is a great buy if you are in the market for a new monitor and want to jump into the twenty-first century. CRT's are still cheaper though, so it really depends on how much you want to spend.

        5 out of 5 stars Samsung is awesome..........2003-01-04

        This is my first LCD monitor, ever...
        And I love this Samsung 151S model..!!!

        I wanted to buy a better and more recent model from
        Samsung, when I got an extra hundred dollars...
        So, I thought I would return this monitor for a better one
        when it arrives. But, when I opened it up
        and started using it... I didn't see any reason why
        I should pay hundred dollars more for another model...
        I couldn't part from this monitor after seeing how
        bright and sleek it looked on my desk...

        One downside to this model is that the response time
        of the LCD crystals isn't fast enough...which means
        you will see blurring of pixels when something scrolls
        or moves along a path... But you get used to it
        pretty quickly. Also, certain colors tend to create
        cell shading like effect on cartoons, creating lines around where two colors touch. But this is very minor..and really
        won't bother you much...although as a person doing
        graphics, it catches my eyes...

        This monitor has great color...
        With high contrast and brightness...I'm seeing more
        detail on my past graphic works and also a lot of mistakes
        I couldn't see before...

        Text is very clear, so don't even worry about that...

        Adjustment is easy and simple...but for left-handed people,
        I guess it could get irritating trying to get to the control
        placed on the right. But who in the world changes their
        monitor settings everytime they use their computer?!!

        Although some say LCD screens are not suitable for

        people who do graphics, I think this monitor is good enough
        for any computing needs... It prevents eye-strain when doing
        graphic works for hours on straight... And high contrast
        all the time means consistant color hues... This monitor does
        have a short vertical angle view, although it's the same for
        most other competitors... I guess that is the only downside to
        this monitor as a graphics person... But the newer Samsung
        models have wider angle views and higher contrast ratios, which

        should eliminate such small nags... If LCD screen isn't good
        for graphics, then why are Macs coming out various LCD screens?
        And look at the new imac..!! So don't be afraid if you heard
        such words before... LCDs are for everyone...

        The final word is...
        For the money, this is a steal~!!!
        So, if you just have to have a LCD screen now,
        but can't afford more expensive ones...but also
        don't wanna buy some [rotten] LCD you'll regret buying...

        Go right now and buy one~!! Or order from here...
        You'll love it... And you'll never go back to CRT...
        Samsung SyncMaster 510MP 15" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Silver)
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • SAMSUNG SHOULD BE ASHAMED
        • OK, but not great, standard TV
        • Great TV!
        • get real, you can't get it that way
        • Great for car and using with Xbox, playstation game systems
        Samsung SyncMaster 510MP 15" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Silver)

        Manufacturer: Samsung
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        1. Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT) Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT)
        2. Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT) Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT)
        3. Fellowes 5-Position Monitor Riser Fellowes 5-Position Monitor Riser
        4. 3M Screen Cleaner Kit for Monitors/Screen Filters/Privacy Filters 3M Screen Cleaner Kit for Monitors/Screen Filters/Privacy Filters
        5. Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White) Acoustic Research Spikemaster SM-BG8 8 Outlet Block, Standard Protection Surge Protector (White)

        Product Features:
        • 1,024 x 768 native resolution, 0.297 mm dot pitch
        • Built-in TV tuner, video inputs
        • 350:1 contrast ratio, 150-degree horizontal viewing angle
        • Built-in stereo speakers
        • PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty

        ASIN: B0000VD3PI

        Product Description

        Samsung exemplifies technological determination and progressive ideals. From technology to business to the philanthropy, Samsung has become a world leader for which the possibilities are truly endless.

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars SAMSUNG SHOULD BE ASHAMED.......2006-10-18

        It arrived with NO set-up instruction other than a CD that was so confusing even my expertise could not comprehend.

        I spent hours on the phone with Samsung techs but never got a decent picture only to discover that the picture loses a great deal of brightness when viewed other than straight on. Side view might be OK but the slightest deviation up or down is a disaster. Also note that several of the controls on the remote don't work. Also note that the remote control arrived without a battery and NO ONE including Samsung could determine what battery it was supposed to be....

        I wasted 2 days trying to make this puppy work. Dont waste YOUR time.

        3 out of 5 stars OK, but not great, standard TV.......2006-06-01

        Rough picture (grainy) with standard cable. With standard cable, standard quality CRTs are superior.

        Good picture using svideo input.

        Good as small PC monitor.

        Terrible remote - must have been a challenge to design a remote this bad. No keys, just bumps in the plastic.

        5 out of 5 stars Great TV!.......2005-06-16

        This is a really nice little LCD TV. I'm using it in my kitchen and love it. Great, clear picture and takes up very little space. Very pleased with this.

        5 out of 5 stars get real, you can't get it that way.......2005-04-26

        Don't make the same mistake I did! I signed up for one of those get-Samsung-LCD TV-free "offers" that are continually being posted here.

        Within one day, I received over 200 spam emails and 15 telemarketing calls. What a pain. I guess there really is something to the saying "you can't get something for nothing".

        I hope everybody here will learn from my extremely bad experience and avoid these ridiculous pyramid schemes.

        5 out of 5 stars Great for car and using with Xbox, playstation game systems.......2005-01-13

        I was looking for a 13 to 15" LCD screen to hook-up to my son's XBox gaming system for traveling in the car. Now they can play XBox games, and, along with the XBox-DVD-player/remote the kids can also watch DVD movies. Compared to other automotive solutions that are sold for DVD movie/gaming combinations .... I think that this just might be the ultimate solution. I plan to "securely hang" the Samsung SyncMaster 510MP 15" LCD Monitor between and behind the 2 front seats of my minivan. They'll be able to play dual or split-screen type of video games such as Halo. Watching movies from the 3rd row of seats will also be possible. Basically the Samsung SyncMaster 510MP 15" LCD Monitor is plug and play for hooking up to the XBox or Playstation; just plug the video/audio inputs - yellow, red and white into the matching female holes in the SyncMaster 510MP. Nothing else is required other than having a "power converter" to plug-in the monitor and the game system.
        Plasma / TV / Computer Monitor Universal Articulating Arm Mount Universal Design for 10" to 23" Displays -
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Plasma / TV / Computer Monitor Universal Articulating Arm Mount Universal Design for 10" to 23" Displays -

          Manufacturer: Dig Plasma Mounts
          ProductGroup: CE

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          Product Features:
          • Easy Installation;
          • Max Distance TV Back To Wall 430mm/16.9
          • VESA 50/75/100mm compatable
          • Fits most 10"-23" screens
          • Loading Capacity 33 Lbs

          ASIN: B000NJEM0M

          Product Description

          Universal Articulating Arm Easy Installation; Max Distance TV Back To Wall 430mm/16.9 VESA 50/75/100mm compatable Fits most 10-23 screens Loading Capacity 33 Lbs Five Year Limited Warranty
          15.4 Inch WXGA Laptop LCD Screen - GLOSSY/BrightView/TruBrite
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            15.4 Inch WXGA Laptop LCD Screen - GLOSSY/BrightView/TruBrite

            Manufacturer: Chi Mei
            ProductGroup: CE

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            Product Features:
            • Size: 15.4 inches
            • Resolution: (1280 x 800) WXGA
            • Type: TFT Active Matrix with high-gloss anti-reflective polarizer
            • Brightness: 200 (cd/m2)
            • Connection: Standard 30-pin

            ASIN: B000S5MEII

            Product Description

            Manufacturer: AU Optronics Model: B154EW02 V.1 SOME COMPATIBLE MODELS: Compaq Presario X1000 Compaq Presario X1100 Compaq Presario X1200 Compaq Presario X1300 Compaq Presario X1400 Compaq Presario R3000 Compaq Presario R3100 Compaq Presario R3200 Compaq Presario R3300 Compaq Presario R3400 Compaq Presario R4000 Compaq Presario R4100 Compaq Presario R4200 Compaq Presario V4000 Compaq Presario V4100 Compaq Presario V5000 Compaq Presario V6000 HP Pavilion ZT3000 HP Pavilion ZT3100 HP Pavilion ZT3200 HP Pavilion ZT3300 HP Pavilion ZT3400 HP Pavilion ZV5000 HP Pavilion ZV5100 HP Pavilion ZV5200 HP Pavilion ZV5300 HP Pavilion ZX5000 15.4" Models HP Pavilion DV5000 HP Pavilion DV5000Z HP Pavilion DV6000 HP Pavilion ZV6000 Toshiba Satellite P10 Toshiba Satellite P15 Toshiba Satellite M30 Toshiba Satellite M35 Toshiba Satellite M40 Toshiba Satellite M45 Toshiba Satellite A70 Toshiba Satellite A75 Toshiba Satellite M70 Toshiba Satellite M75 Toshiba Satellite A100 Toshiba Satellite A105 Toshiba Satellite A110 Gateway M200 Gateway M300 Gateway M400 Gateway M500 Gateway M505 Gateway M600 Gateway M5300 Gateway MX6000 Gateway MX7000 Gateway NX500 Gateway NX560X Gateway NX560XL ALT PN: B154EW01-V5 ,CLAA154WA01, CLAA154WA01A, LP154W01-A5, LP154W01A3, LTN154X3-L03, LTN154X3-L01, V000050110, V000050120, V000053280, B154EW0 V7, 337007-001, 337008-001, 350215-001, 350217-001, 350840-001,350127-001 Manufacturer: LG Philips Model: LP154W01 (TL)(A2) Some compatible models: Compaq Presario X1000, X1100, X1200, X1300 15.4" Models. Compaq Presario R3000, R3100, R3200, R3300 15.4" Models. HP Pavilion ZT3000, ZT3100, ZT3200 15.4" Models. HP Pavilion ZV5000, ZV5100, ZV5200, ZV5300 15.4" Models. * Manufacturer: Chi Mei * Part# N154i1-L0C o If this screen is out of stock at time of shipment we may substitute a 100% compatible screen from another major brand manufacturer. Please email us with any questions.
            Samsung LTN1565 15" Flat Panel LCD HD-Ready TV with Multimedia PC/DVD/TV Inputs
            Average customer rating: 1 out of 5 stars
            • It Was Fine While It Lasted
            Samsung LTN1565 15" Flat Panel LCD HD-Ready TV with Multimedia PC/DVD/TV Inputs

            Manufacturer: Samsung
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

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            Accessories:
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            2. Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player
            3. Monster Cable MV2CV-2M Monster Video 2 2-Meter Component Video Cable Monster Cable MV2CV-2M Monster Video 2 2-Meter Component Video Cable
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            5. PANAMAX M-8C MAX 8 Outlet Surge Suppressor with Coax Protection PANAMAX M-8C MAX 8 Outlet Surge Suppressor with Coax Protection

            Product Features:
            • 15-inch HDTV-compatible monitor with multimedia PC/DVD/TV inputs
            • 1024 x 768 pixel resolution; 400:1 contrast ratio; 450 cd/m brightness
            • Built-in NTSC tuner; PC picture-in-picture; 150-degree viewing angle
            • Connections: 1 S-Video, 1 (Y,Pb,Pr) 480i and 2 (Y,Pb,Pr) 480p/1080i/720p component video, 1 rear PC audio, 1 15-pin D-Sub PC input, headphone jack
            • 3 watts x 2 audio power with Virtual Dolby surround sound

            ASIN: B00009QG4M

            Product Description

            The new generation of LCD TV with Multimedia PC/DVD/TV inputs represent the ultimate in flexibility, picture quality and style. Available in a range of sizes and styles to compliment your needs anywhere in your home, these powerful sets can be used as an HDTV monitor or just to watch the evening news. At just a few inches thick and under 9 lbs. these products small size belies their powerful capabilities. The LTN1565 model also incorporates dual component video inputs for a digital set-top box and DVD player. Dual-purpose use allows for the easy connection of a PC so you can view PC and TV images simultaneously.

            Amazon.com Product Description

            Silver, sleek, and high-definition-ready, Samsung's 15-inch LTN1565 is ideal for computing, TV watching, or movie watching, and luckily it's got enough inputs to handle all three. The LTN1565 flat-panel LCD TV offers a native image resolution of 1,024 x 768, enhanced by a high (400:1) contrast ratio, impressive peak brightness of 450 candles/square meter, and wide (150 degrees vertical, 120 degrees horizontal) viewing angles. Set it on a table, counter, or desktop using the supplied stand, or mount it on the wall picture-style, with an optional mounting kit. The television sports stereo speakers with 3 watts audio power per channel.

            When used with an optional DTV receiver, it accepts full-resolution HDTV signals, including 720p and 1080i (1080i signals are scaled to fit the set's native resolution). The LTN1565's digital comb filter enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

            For connections, the set offers two component-video inputs--one for standard-definition interlaced signals and one capable of full HD (480p/720p/1080i) signals--and one each composite-video, S-video, and standard RF (for older VCRs and cable boxes). A 15-pin D-Sup PC input lets you hook up your computer, and a headphone jack allows private listening.

            What's in the Box TV, desk stand, remote controls, remote battery, AC power cord, DC power adapter, 15-pin D-Sup connector, a user's manual, and warranty information.

            Customer Reviews:

            1 out of 5 stars It Was Fine While It Lasted.......2007-09-15

            Here is the text of a letter I have sent to Samsung's Customer Service:

            "I am writing after spending the last two hours making ten telephone calls in the futile attempt to get my three year old Samsung LCD television repaired. I purchased the television, model number LTN1565 S, at J & R Music and Computer World on 4 June 2004. It functioned without any problems for three years, long enough for the warranty to expire. A few weeks ago, the power switch stopped working consistently; the television did not come on when I pressed the power button, but if I waited until the green light stopped blinking and pressed the button again, the television would come on and function perfectly. Yesterday, however, it would not come on at all.


            "Today, I called Samsung's customer service number to find out whether it would be possible to get the television repaired, since I had been very pleased with it until this point, and I was reluctant to throw away a very expensive item that was only three years old. The customer service representative I spoke to first said that I should contact CVE, Inc. When I dialed the number he had given me for CVE, Inc., it turned out to be Samsung again. I stayed on the line and spoke to another customer service representative, who gave me the correct number for CVE, Inc. But when I called CVE, Inc., at first I was unable to reach a representative; when I called back a second time, I was told I needed a transaction number before they would give me any information. That turned out to mean another two calls to Samsung. Once I had the transaction number and called CVE, Inc. again, the news got worse: the representative there told me that I would have to pay $80.25 just to get the television evaluated, whether or not the repair turned out to be feasible; when I asked whether I could get any more information before I spent the $80, I was given a telephone number that was supposed to be the technical staff but turned out just to be Samsung's customer service again. When I called Samsung yet again to find out if there was any alternative, and to voice my anger at being asked to pay $80 just to find out whether an expensive television that was only three years old could be repaired, the representative did not seem to understand why I was indignant; he said that this just was Samsung's policy and reproached me for not getting an extended warranty (which no one had offered me when I bought the television three years ago). He was probably too young to realize that I could compare my experiences with Samsung's customer service to experiences with other companies. I asked him whether he would spend the $80 himself, and he said he would if it were him, but as it turned out, he'd have been making a big mistake. When I finally called CVE, Inc. yet again (the tenth phone call of the afternoon), the representative there was honest enough to admit that the repair would probably cost more than $400, an obvious waste of money.

            "So I will not be buying any more Samsung products, since I can't afford to throw large amounts of money away on disposable electronics and inferior customer service. I will also be posting copies of this letter on consumer product review sites. I have no wish to malign Samsung, but purchasers need to know that your tacit slogan is 'Let the buyer beware.' For attractive design Samsung is hard to beat, but for customer care and real value, quite a few companies leave you in the dust."

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            4. Samsung Digimax S800 8.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
            5. Samsung Digimax V4 4MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
            6. Samsung DVD-R120 Progressive Scan DVD Recorder
            7. Samsung HLR6167W 61" Widescreen HDTV DLP TV
            8. Samsung LNT4065F 40" 1080p LCD HDTV
            9. Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
            10. Samsung Q1Ultra NP-Q1UA000 Ultra Mobile PC ( Intel Pentium M Processor, 1 GB RAM, 60 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium)

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