I liked the SyncMaster 930BF, though
there really isn’t much to complain about, nor is there much
to sing about. And while it doesn’t seem to carry a lot of
character at first glance, this ends up being more of a
strong point than a negative on its particular case.
Good looks and visuals, fast gaming
performance, space saving design, this is an overall solid
LCD monitor. I definitely liked it better than my current
BenQ monitor (FP931), but now we are talking of a $100
difference. The Samsung monitor has
wonderful colors, but the font is slightly blurry compared
to the BenQ and the LG L1980Q (reviewed here). The best
visuals I have been exposed to have been from the LG
monitor, which in the other hand takes the price a notch
higher, up to premium levels that not everyone is willing to
pay.
Nowadays a 19” LCD monitor can cost you
anything
between $300-600. Price will change depending on
looks, functionality, name, and features. The 930BF weighs
in around $440 bucks. It’s not the cheapest in the market,
but it’s also not the most expensive. When it comes to
speed, this monitor is king. A 4ms refresh rate is very fast
by LCD standards, so you can tell Samsung put some emphasis
on gaming when creating the 930BF.
If you are the type of individual that
is driven by specifications, then this is the monitor you
need. If you are more value-minded, and are looking for the
best bang for the buck, you might consider something
cheaper.
Easy to use, attractive yet not flashy,
I am going to hate sending this one back. Finally, as with
most of our reviews where subjectiveness can become an
issue. You may want to add the 930BF to your shortlist if it
seems to be what you are looking for, and then try visiting
a store nearby for drawing your own conclusions.
