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un review la Samsung 225BW din CPU Magazine march 2007
4 / 5

There are several good reasons why prospective LCD buyers, including gamers, should strongly consider Samsung’s 22-inch 225BW, including its HDCP support, 16:10 aspect ratio, 700:1 contrast ratio, and 5ms response rate. But let’s cut straight to the chase: This LCD’s greatest attribute is its performance at this size. At $399, you’ll give up a few niceties (just a 1,680 x 1,050 maximum resolution, no portrait ability, etc.), but after seeing how it handles gameplay and more, I have an idea you won’t mind.
The 225BW’s particularly shined in handling fast-paced action sequences in F.E.A.R. and Oblivion and scenes from “Cinderella Man” and “Gangs of New York.” The LCD’s ability to handle motion held up as admirably during Windows Media 1080p clips I played, particularly in one clip featuring military fighter jets zooming under a defined, crisp blue sky. In my benchmark tests, the 225BW especially excelled in Monitor- Test’s Master Screen, Moire Patterns, and Convergence tests. The 225BW’s performance in F.E.A.R. at 1,280 x 960 was especially (and unexpectedly) good, as it balanced excellent brightness, clarity, and color accuracy with smooth-flowing action. Just slight ghosting and a loss of accuracy in some shades of tan and brown were noticeable. In the opening “Battle of the Five Points” scene from “Gangs,” inwhich there’s a sudden, dramatic change in brightness and color, I again saw some slight ghosting in areas of snow, but details and colors were extremely crisp and true. Samsung used a minimalist, business-black design with the 225BW, although extra perks include a fairly accurate 160-degree viewing angle and Samsung’s Magic- Tune technology, which lets you make screen adjustments via mouse clicks rather than using the LCD’s OSD buttons. Throw in a three-year parts/ labor/backlight warranty, and Samsung gives you 22 tempting inches to think about.