The Samsung SyncMaster S27B970's excellent performance and beautiful aesthetic outweigh some thoughtless design choices.
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Conclusion: We like it
With its sharp 2560 x 1440 screen, its stylish design, its solid range of ports and features -- and its $1,000+ price -- Samsung's 27-inch S27B970D is a good option if you're a well-heeled PC user looking for an alternative to Apple's equally pricey Thunderbolt and Cinema displays. The S27B970D has very good out-of-the-box color calibration, and solid software for custom modes; very good, deep, black levels; and wide viewing angles. With DisplayPort, HDMI, and DVI ports, it'll handle any output you throw at it, and it even includes a handful of cables. However, we still prefer the Dell UltraSharp U2711, which is our Must-have 27-inch display, and sells for about $300 less than the S27B970D.
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The Samsung Series 9 S27B970D is an aesthetically stunning 27-inch monitor that delivers an equally stunning picture. You'll pay a premium for this PLS display, however.
Read the full review →Samsung’s Series 9 S27B970D successfully merges designer looks with multimedia features and the kind of quality to satisfy imaging enthusiasts.
Read the full review →A gorgeous-looking 27in monitor from Samsung, but there’s plenty of room for improvement.
Read the full review →The Series 9 will therefore live or die on a combination of image quality and physical desirability. Unfortunately, we're not entirely convinced by either.
Read the full review →Stunning to look at, either on or off, with a price to match. The Series 9 is superb.
Read the full review →... if you're looking for something more, and want something with a lot of style and some great all round performance then the Samsung S27B970D is definitely worth looking at.
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