As far as the eye can see: 8 LCD monitors tested

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29 September 2003 10:20 AM
Tags: eizo, t&b, samsung, viewsonic, syncmaster, benq, lg, inch

Mitsubishi DV200BMitsubishi DV200B

Similar to the BenQ and the Viewsonic, the DV200B from Mitsubishi was encased in a large black bezel. The Mitsubishi also incorporates S-video and composite video signals and has the same casing as the BenQ.

Its base has good forward/aft tilt and left/right swivel motion. The monitor has no landscape/portrait swivel function.

Contrast was slightly below average, despite our efforts to adjust the settings several times. The colours also were acceptable, however nothing to really set this unit apart from the others. Fast video playback also was not a strong point.

The Mitsubishi is a relatively old-looking LCD with its only real outstanding features being the S-video and composite inputs.

 LCD monitors

 LCD reviews:

 BenQ FP2081
 Eizo FlexScan L985EX
 IBM T860
 LG Flatron L2010P
 Mitsubishi DV200B
 Phillips 80P2
 Samsung SyncMaster 213T
 Viewsonic VP201mb

 Specifications
 How we tested
 Look out for...
 Sample scenarios
 Editor's choice
 Final words
 About RMIT

Product: Mitsubishi DV200B
Price: AU$3499
Vendor: Mitsubishi Electric
Phone: 02 9684 7777
Web: www.mitsubishi-electric.com.au

Interoperability: ½
Has S-video and composite inputs as well as VGA and DVI.

Futureproofing:
Older styling, but very flexible.

ROI:
Poor price/feature comparison with other monitors.

Service: ½
3-year onsite warranty with poor pixel policy.

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Talkback 3 comments

    16:9 ratio on the Editors choi ...Anonymous -- 08/02/04

    16:9 ratio on the Editors choice Samsung 213T ???
    Did you even review these montiors? How you could get such a fundamental thing wrong is beyond me.

    im thinking of buying a Benq F ...Anonymous -- 28/03/04

    im thinking of buying a Benq Fp2081 Lcd monitor. Im using it for cad drawings. Can you tell me if this is suitable for my type of work

    Samsung SyncMaster 213T - Wide ...Anonymous -- 27/04/04

    Samsung SyncMaster 213T - Widescreen? - I was looking for a widescreen monitor about that size. I'm just glad I didn't order one based on your review for on the Samsung website it is quoted as being 4:3 aspect ratio.
    Very poor review

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