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Samsung 2053BW

A matte panel, a monitor with a body that can only be described as hot – the kind of hot that brings cold shivers of anticipation. Add to this exemplary build quality and you’ve got the 2053BW. DisplayMate was rather kind to the monitor and aside from the usual contrast issues (although not severe) the geometry tests were a breeze. The 2053BW handles colors well, it’s just not able to produce many more than its 6-bit TN panel’s theoretical limit. Gaming is good on this monitor, and aside from the lack of contrast in some of the darkest areas of F.E.A.R it did well accurately reproducing all special effects, particle effects and explosions. The world of Tamriel comes to vivid life in Oblivion. With a good showing in the movie test as well, this monitor makes a good buy, except that its priced a little stiffy. The 22-inch panels are also similarly priced, and two inches of real estate more for the same amount is a steal as well.