SAMSUNG TOC T260HD Rose Black 25.5" 5ms HDMI Widescreen HDTV Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 10000:1(1000:1) Build in TV Tuner & Dolby Digital Surround Sound - Retail

BUY!-BUY!-BUY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed By: bold_eagle_73 on 12/15/2009

Tech Level: high - Ownership: more than 1 year

Pros: Fantastic Unit at GREAT PRICE!! $50 more for 1080P HD TV in a Monitor VS monitor alone that is Better than ANY TV Tuner card. I have had the T240HD since Oct/09 & it's a DREAM. Full 1080P and Super Sharp! OK you say 240 not T260HD? THEY ARE SAME except one has 24" screen & the Listed Item Has 25.5" screen. """That is ONLY Diff!!"" Same remote, all connections, my stand, which has NO stability problems mentioned below, is a T260HD part # with Generous L & R adjustment with your Pinky and it tilts back to get proper line of sight. ALL the same features Including "Optical Digital OUTPUT" in back so you can use Logitech Z5500's Newegg carries or a HTS!! This is the same "T to C" tech as Samsungs Big TVs. If I had the $$$ I would Buy it so I could have TV & Computer viewing at same time!! I got a 3yr warranty,as it's a monitor, instead of one yr for a TV. This was $550.00 last yr.

Cons: If con, the HD versions of this monitor don't do portrait vertical viewing because of built in Dolby Digital Stereo Speakers built in.

Other Thoughts: I use HDMI (1) in back for input from HD-DVR for HD Cable, HDMI (2) on side under that little door for My PC, Coax in back for on Air 1080i broadcast, and frequently use the old PC connection in back to work on friend's old computers, ALL connected at same time & a single button on remote will change from one to another with ease. The side door on left also has headset 3.5mm jack which I use to plug in My Logitech Z2300s, so ALL Audio from ALL sources is routing through the Samsung with complete control from Included Remote!! Read specs because it will handle MORE. This baby has all kinds of adjustments and they are very easy to navigate from remote, including graphic equalizer, energy saver which is great listening to tunes on computer or Cable etc that can add 25%-35% run time to my battery backup! Chk it out or Just BUY IT B 4 they are gone!!!!!!!!!!!

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Reviewed By: on 12/13/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Excellent Monitor/HD TV! With the wide screen and ready hookups for my hd service, it is so very much easier then having to install an hd tv tuner in my computer! Switching between inputs could not be easier with the included remote!

Cons: The back lighting makes watching some darker scenes a little off. With the way they are made today, there is not much that can be done. But, the new ones coming out will be much better, when the price drops a little!

Other Thoughts: Overall, an OUTSTANDING buy. HIGHLY recommended. Newegg did it's normal fast delivery without any problems with anything that I ordered.

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Reviewed By: on 12/13/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: I Love This Monitor! I've only had it for a little over a week now but it's everything I hoped it would be. Looks great, works great and had a great price. I read most of the reviews and haven't experienced and of the problems that a few others had. As for the "flimsy stand" I don't really see it. Yes it may wobble slightly if you bump it but i never have reason to touch it much. The 'touch' power button works fine for me. I just swipe it as suggested in other reviews.

The color is perfect so far, although I am currently only using it as a computer monitor. I don't have a DVD player or game console hooked up to it yet. I'll let you know after Christmas. I bought a second one for my 16yo. Can't wait to see his face. He has a computer and an XBox 360. I got one for him so that I can have my 46" Sony Bravia back. (Hasn't seen much "Dad Time") (Also got it from NewEgg and LOVE IT!) It'll be perfect for him because it offers the ability to grow with him as his needs expan

Cons: None so far. Although, yes, putting the head phone jack down in the corner on the side would've been a better place for it. I don't use it anyway because I have a speaker system with one of those wired desktop remotes with bass and volume and a built in head phone jack that sits right next to my keyboard. (Why the heck don't they make keyboards with built in headphone/headset and extra USB jacks? HELLO!) My tower isn't were I can get to them all that easily.

As for the flip door on the side, I haven't tried it yet, but with a drill and a razor knife you should be able to make a small notch in the back edge of the door to allow it to close over the cable while its plugged in. Unless you have a cable with an exceptionally long connector. Again, I'm not all that familiar with different types of HDMI cables.

Other Thoughts: I did a fair bit of research before deciding and I've found that, across the board, reviewers seem to agree that Samsung is fast becoming known for making a very high quality, mid priced monitor, that's packed with high end features. I'm know I'm sold. Keep up the good work.

Same goes for NewEgg. Great Gob!

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