Samsung D190S LCD Monitor

The constant fall in prices over the last couple of years has made the LCD

monitor a favored option over CRTs. The D190S has a glossy finish front bezel

with feather touch buttons on the right hand corner. To enhance the looks, these

touch sensitive keys get illuminated only when touched. The ergonomic design

allows the monitor to be adjusted to an optimal angle for reduced eye strain and

also provides for quick setup. We tested the monitor using Displaymate benchmark

and found that it suffers from minor streaking issues. A bigger problem is

reflection of surroundings, which is quite irksome during movies and games.

However, watching high-definition clips is fun thanks to the 5ms response time

and the HD resolution. The monitor comes with Displaylink USB technology, which

uses resources available in the CPU and GPU to process the graphical information

from a USB connected display. Simply put, it allows multiple monitors to be

connected through USB 2.0 jack as well as standard D-sub and DVI connectors.

Just install the Displaylink software and connect a compatible Displaylink

device such as the D190S for output through USB. Due to its lightweight and slim

profile, the monitor is suitable for notebook users as well as it fits very well

in a backpack alongside the notebook, making it easy to carry along. At the

current price, the monitor is great for users who want a multi-monitor setup.

Bottomline: The Displaylink technology is a great feature but the

reflective screen is a letdown.