Product Reviews: Samsung SyncMaster 940MW Multi-function Monitor

The Samsung Syncmaster 940MW is a great multifunction monitor with multiple inputs, a built in TV tuner. The screen is also HD ready supporting up to 1080i through component and VGA.

Unboxing:
The box was rather big and had a handy carry handle to help you easily transport this monitor anywhere. Inside the box you get, the monitor itself (in plenty of packaging to prevent damage), the monitor base, the remote control which comes with 2 AAA batteries, an Audio cable, a VGA cable (I was slightly disappointed that they didn't include a DVI cable as you will want one of these for best possible picture quality.) A manual is not included however you do get a CD including full PDF manual and digital and analogue drivers for optimal picture quality depending on the input you are using.

Looks:
The monitor is reasonable stylish, the front is finished in a matt silver, the rest of the casing is a dark blue. The base is dark blue with a circular silver band around it matching the monitor perfectly. The speakers don't go out as far as the monitor so what they have done with the buttons is hide them just above the speaker on the bit that juts out. The monitor is quite thin and will fit into quite a small space and is perfect for a bedroom/office or kitchen. It's a pretty nice looking monitor but compared to the newer glossy models it looks rather bland and ordinary.

The Remote:
The remote is taken straight from Samsungs high end HDTVs and is a very stylish silver and black. It features all the usual buttons you would expect from a good remote control, such as mute, teletext. Along with some you wouldn't expect such as the Magic Channel button (unfortunately this feature is only available in Korea) and PiP (Picture in picture). Top marks for this.