Then, Samsung began silently shipping the same model with a panel made by AU Optronics, the "A" version. The respected monitor review site Behardware praised this "S" version, specifically for its exceptional color out of the box. The use of different panels is particularly disturbing because most of the reviews of the 226BW are based on the original, and by all accounts superior, "S" panel, which is made by Samsung. You have to look at a tag on the back of the monitor or view a hidden service menu in the on-screen setup interface to find out what panel it has inside. The monitor is sold with the same model name and no indication of a change on the packaging. This popular model has, however, come under scrutiny because Samsung has used LCD panels from at least three different manufacturers since its release. The only downside is that I'll be out of excuses for sucking at Counterstrike other than my lack of skills. The 226BW, Samsung's latest refinement of such an LCD, has a quoted 2ms response time, making for streak-free FPS gaming. Rated at 25ms, the monitor that was once "the best 19" LCD on the market" has been killed in terms of response time over the years by the advent of "gaming LCDs" with TN panels. Pretty much everything about it is great except the response time. The Samsung 191T is still a great monitor even today, it holds its own compared to a lot of modern LCDs, with its great color, classic design, screen homogeneity, and very wide viewing angle.
While my 19" 191T cost almost $800 when I got it in 2002 (from a sketchy retailer with the lowest price I could find), I just got this 22" widescreen 226BW from NewEgg for under $300. The price of quality widescreen LCDs with fast response times finally fell to my breaking point. I am going to do that now.I just bought a Samsung 226BW to replace my aging 191T, which has served me well for 5 years.
#MONITEUR SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 226BW DRIVER#
Just thought it was unusual.ĭoes any of you have an answers for this? I updated my monitor driver but I forgot if I updated my video card driver to the most recent update. Once it starts to restart the computer, often times the mouse arrow appears in front of the black/pink screen.
#MONITEUR SAMSUNG SYNCMASTER 226BW PC#
And it always works the second time I start my PC if this problem occurs.Īlso, when it turns black or pink, I blindly type the restart sequence (windows key -> up arrow -> left key twice, ctrl+alt+delete doesn't restart my PC). I would then have to restart my computer to bring back the display. The power button on the monitor says it's still on and not hibernating or turned off. However, there are times when I start my PC, my monitor will only display content for a few minutes until it just turns black (and other times pink). It is in good condition and when it works, it works very well. I recently purchased my parts and monitor about a few months back.