
The monitor scales HD resolutions very well. It also looks great when my 360 is hooked up to it. But usually the dynamic contrast enhances the image. The water would often look far too blue and the trees would look unnaturally green. This happened to me playing Age of Empires 3. However in some cases the dynamic contrast enhances the image too much and the colors get too bright. The brights were brighter, the darks were darker, and the colors seemed more vivid. Overall, games just looked better than the 1916W. The monitor performs extremely well in games due to its 2ms response time. Demo is interesting because it splits the screen in two and shows the standard contrast ratio on one side and the new dynamic contrast on the other so you can do a direct comparison. MagicColor is the Dynamic Contrast setting of the monitor, and it can be set to either off, Full, Intelligent, or Demo. The usual brightness/contrast are present, along with color tone and control and gamma settings, and a neat feature called MagicColor. With a push of a button, users can easily switch between Text, Internet, Move, Game, Sports, Custom and Print View modes, to help ensure the best picture quality.As for the OSD on the screen, I found it to be very comprehensive.

MagicBright3 automatically optimizes brightness, contrast and gamma correction, based on the specific application. MagicTune is an easy-to-use, on-screen interface that allows users to use their mouse to control all of the Magic Technology picture adjustments from one place. It is further equipped with Windows Vista Premium Certification, dual inputs (DVI-D & Analog), and are HDCP capable.


With 16:10 wide aspect ratio, this model offers precision and enhanced productivity for a range of professional and entertainment applications. This monitor features a lightning-fast 2ms (GTG) response time, which is a particularly attractive choice for gamers who seek true-to-life images and a vivid gaming experience.

The official marketing text of Samsung SyncMaster 226BW 55.9 cm (22") 1680 x 1050 pixels Black as supplied by the manufacturer
