The Central Station 23" LED Computer Monitor from Samsung combines the functions of a USB hub, Internet Access Point, and display all in one. This monitor features a 23" viewable screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080. To illuminate the screen, the monitor relies upon LED-backlighting, a technology that uses less energy than CCFL lamps but that still offers excellent performance.
The monitor can connect to your computer via VGA, HDMI, USB, or USB wireless. Plus, with HDMI, you can connect other devices, such as a gaming console, media player, and more. Along with these options, the monitor has a Fast Ethernet LAN port that allows you to connect it to your router or modem. Once you've done so, you can utilize the included USB wireless dongle to wirelessly connect your laptop or desktop to the monitor and to the Internet. USB wireless will work within five feet. As an alternative, you can also connect your computer to the designated USB port built into the monitor and receive the Internet this way.
Also, the monitor has two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports for connecting and charging peripherals. One of the USB 3.0 ports supports super-charging, which charges your device at a faster rate. In terms of audio, the monitor features one 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone jack.
The display has a wide 170°/160° viewing angle, so you can correctly see visuals from a variety of different positions, whether you are on the far left, far right, on the floor, or of course, directly in front. The monitor also comes with Samsung's MagicAngle technology, which allows you to further tweak the viewing angle settings. The monitor's high 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio means fast-moving darker or lighter visuals will appear clearly. The fast 2ms response time ensures that fast-moving or static images won't blur. It has a brightness of 250cd/m². Want a device that combines the functions of a USB hub, Full HD monitor, and Internet access point? Well, step up to this one from Samsung.
| Screen Size | 23" |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio |
1,000,000 Dynamic Contrast Ratio Static Contrast Ratio not specified by the manufacturer |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Response Time | 2ms |
| Viewing Angle | 170˚/160˚ (CR>10) |
| Colors Supported | 16.7 Million |
| Video Signal |
1x Analog VGA 1x HDMI |
| Synchronization Signal | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Connections |
1x VGA 1x 10/100Mbps LAN Ethernet Port 1x HDMI 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Audio/Headphone Out 2x USB 2.0 Ports 2x USB 3.0 Ports 1 USB 3.0 Port for linking to PC for wired Docking Mode |
| Power Consumption | 30.1W (Typical) |
| Standby Power | <0.7W Max Standby Power (DPMS) |
| Compatibility |
Windows XP, Windows 7 currently supported Windows Vista Core 2 Duo or equivalent CPU core 2.2 GHz CPU speed Intel, ATI, or NVIDIA graphics driver 2GB RAM |
| Speakers | None |
| Wall Mount | None |
| Stand |
Yes Supports Tilt and Height Adjustment |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | With stand: 21.7 x 17.1 x 9.2" (55.1 x 43.4 x 23.4cm) |
| Weight | 9.7 lb (4.4kg) |
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We use our monitor for our home desktop. We don't do anything sophisticated with it, but I have to say the display is beautiful. The colors, clarity and crispness of pictures is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! I definitely recommend this monitor to anyone wanting to buy one! I did only give it 4 stars though because getting the wireless setup was a bit of a headache.
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