Samsung SyncMaster 720N Review

Samsung SyncMaster 720N is an affordable 17-inch XGA (non-widescreen) LCD display. It features a 600:1 contrast ratio, a 300cd/m2 brightness, a 1280×1024 screen resolution, a viewing angle of 160/160 degrees and a response time of 8ms.

The 720N has a 0.264mm pixel pitch. It features a horizontal scanning frequency of 30-81 kHz and 56-75 Hz vertical frequency. This monitor connects to a computer’s video card via an analog VGA interface. The manufacturer provides a three-year warranty for this monitor.

According to our opinion, the reviewed SyncMaster 720N delivers a very bright and clear image on every inch of its LCD panel. The viewing angles are really wide, so you will have no problems with watching movies or TV from any position in your room. Using the 720N and the GeForce 7300GT video card, we have played some 3D games such as FarCry, Colin Mc Rally and F.E.A.R, and concluded that the display’s 8ms response time is quite satisfactory for gaming. In addition, during fast scrolling of web pages and documents, the fonts are readable unlike on LCDs with 12ms, 16ms or longer response time.

The Syncmaster 720n is also suitable for dual monitor configurations, since it has a narrow left and right bezels measuring around 0.59 inches. When you put two of these displays side by side, you get a total of approximately 1.18-inch space between the active screen areas, which is not bad.

The Samsung SyncMaster 720N can be found in the market for around $160. However, for an additional $20-$30 you can find the Samsung SyncMaster 920NW, the 720N’s 19-inch widescreen (WXGA) cousin, with a 1440 x 900 resolution, a higher contrast ratio of 700:1 and a response time of 5ms.

But, if you want to save some desktop space with an XGA LCD monitor, the Samsung SyncMaster 720N is a good choice, considering its price and display quality.