Great Deal Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD 25.5-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor
I absolutely love this monitor! I use it 90% as a computer monitor and 10% for videos. I wanted a monitor that would match my modern furniture and not look like a “corporate cubical” screen. Here’s my review:
1) Aesthetically this monitor looks wonderful. It has a clear bezel around the edges of the screen. The “TOC” Taste of Color is the red/rose color highlight at the bottom edge. Very tastefully done! The front has no exposed buttons and looks sleek and sexy. The T260HD is one of the best looking monitors out there. I’ve owned 11 LCD monitors and have always placed appearance high on my list. The back is gloss black and looks classy. No shame showing off the backside of this monitor. The industrial design called for soft round and curve lines to break up the typical square and blocky shape. My only gripe is no height adjustment. It does swivel left and right. The stand is plenty stable despite seeing a guy on youtube rock the monitor sideways with his hands. No one will be rocking my T260HD like that!
2)I mainly use this as a computer monitor. This monitor is 1900×1200 @ 16:10 ration, not the lower 1900×1080 @16:9ratio. The 16:10 ratio gives you more vertical screen size for less scrolling of the mouse. The 1900×1200 resolution is almost mandatory for anything over 24″ in size. The text is simply sharper. I returned the Samsung P2770HD 27″ monitor because the 1900×1080 did not cut it. The text was not sharp enough for my 20/10 vision eyes.(better than 20/20). My mad man Excel spreadsheets are beautiful in all it’s glory displaying 10 font size covering 13.7″ x 21.75″. Window 7 Snap feature allows me to have 2 documents up, each measuring 13.7″H x 10.8″W. That’s bigger than 8″x11″!
3)This monitor comes with ready for cable TV hookup or any HDMI source. It is magnificient with 720P and better sources. The 16:10 leaves a bar a the top and bottom. Doesn’t bother me much. I’ll take 16:10 anyday over 16:9. I previous used two 19″ 4:3 monitor in landscape mode that gave me more screen than a 28″ monitor. 1080P material like Blue Ray looks excellent. However, you will need to spend about 20 minutes to dial in the color settings. Some reviewers complainted about the greenish tint, well you can adjust that out!
4)Despite what so many have said, it is WALL MOUNTABLE. Buy this http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-WMB2400T-Mount-Bracket-24-25-5/dp/B001CD160M
5) Tip! Connect via DVI to computer if possible. You have more adjustability than with HDMI. Use the HDMI for TV and Satelitte input.
Overall, I very impressed with the Samsung T260HD. I bought it here on Amazon for 9, no tax, and free shipping! That’s right, price was lower than Newegg! I was hitting the refresh button and seeing the quantities go down from 10 to zero; then bam back to 9. This monitor was 9 to 9 when it first came out. This is the best looking monitor/TV out right now. Only HP has something similar. Pictures on the web does not do this monitor justice. If you can; check it out at your local electronic store.
Good Buy – Rajanikanth Jayaseelan – Pittsburgh,PA
Works Great. Good Price. TV and the Picture looks great. HDMI/DVI/VGA all worked fine. Audio is a little low but this was already expected. I am unable to use this as a second tv because my dish network receiver only send out SD broadcasts to the 2nd tv.
The only issue so far Monitor does not go to sleep automatically in HDMI. Have not tried it in the DVI/VGA mode.
Would Be Perfect If PIP Was Included, Bezel Was Matte, All Jacks In Back – C. Krantz –
Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD 25.5-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor
This HDTV monitor would get all five stars if it came with picture-in-picture on the monitor side (watch TV while on the computer), the too-reflective bezel wouldn’t attract so much dust and smudges (a matte bezel would be more useful), plus have all jacks in the back, most notably the audio.
Rating : 4.0
Price on Mar 26, 2010 08:55:15 : $389.99
Offer Price : $329.00
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD 25.5-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor Features
Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD 25.5-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor Overviews
Artistry isn’t something that can be measured. At Samsung, they believe that artistry is the result of a delicate balance between high-end design and cutting-edge technology. The T260HD from Samsung looks beautiful from inside and out.With the built-in Digital Television (DTV) tuner, the T series immediately widens your entertainment world. Unlike many monitors, the T series can decode and display free, over-the-air digital TV broadcasts without buying any additional equipment. So now your PC monitor enables you to watch your favorite TV program while working on your PC. Now that’s multi-tasking!Power consumption is always a concern when it comes to home electronics. The T series monitor from Samsung consumes low power consumption in operation mode. Compared to other monitors, that’s a reduction of almost 30W. And with the unique soft power off function, the monitor consumes a mere 0.3W when on standby. So with the T series, you can work productively at home without worrying about driving up your energy bill.
Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD 25.5-Inch LCD HDTV Monitor Specifications
Beautiful inside and out, the Samsung Touch Of Color T260HD LCD monitor is a great way to get the most out of your PC–as well as watch your favorite 1080p HDTV broadcasts. It features an embedded DTV tuner that enables you to watch digital HD broadcasts without a special receiving set. And with six image input terminals, you can connect several pieces of digital equipment to the T260HD and use them simultaneously. Two HDMI connections make your monitor a multimedia centerpiece. Additionally, SRS TruSurround XT is embedded to improve audio performance.
The contrast between light and dark colors on the screen is what makes images stand out. The bigger the difference between light and dark images, the more vibrant images will appear. With an amazing dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 you’ll enjoy sharper image quality that’s sure to catch your eye. You’ll also make a style statement with Samsung’s new Touch of Color design, which features a hint of color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame.
The T260HD is designed to be extremely efficient and uses up to a third less power than other monitors in its class. The unique SoftPower off function lets you put the monitor in standby mode right away, using just 0.3 W of power. It comes with a monitor stand that can tilt up to 20 degrees for optimal viewing and a full-feature remote control. The monitor’s speakers reside underneath the screen and provide a total of 6 watts of audio power (3 watts per channel).
Specifications
- Screen size: 26 inches
- Resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels
- Brightness: 300 cd/m² (candela per square meter
- Response time: 5 milliseconds (ms)
- Viewing angle: 170 degrees horizontal, 150 degrees vertical
- HDMI audio/video input: 2 (1 on back, 1 on side)
- DVI video input: 1
- VGA video input: 1
- Component video input: 1 set
- Antenna input: 1 RF
- Audio input: 1 left/right analog
- Audio output: 1 SPDIF digital audio
What’s in the Box
Samsung T260HD monitor, monitor stand, power cord, D-sub (VGA) cable, remote control (with batteries), cleaning cloth, cable holding ring, quick start guide
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