SAMSUNG 19" TV comparison: LE19R71B vs SM940MW

MattC · 31-10-2006, 09:41

Does anyone understand why Samsung markets a) LCD TV's with PC input and b) PC monitors with built in TV ?

It makes chosing between the two very hard work - I spoke to Samsung, to see if they could explain, but they weren't much help.

I'm looking for a new 19" display, but don't care about the RF capabilities - it will be fed from a Digibox and DVD player. It will probably never be used with a PC.

The SM940MW (monitor) seems very good value for money - £229 form Argos with a 3 year warranty, and there is some info about it on DS.

The LE19R71B (TV) is £289 from Play with a 1 year warranty, no info I could find on DS

Can anyone help do a comparison ?

Cheers, MattC

iDan · 31-10-2006, 10:42

I've seen both working side by side, the R series is much nicer looking, but picture quality wise, there's nothing to choose between them.

JimRockford · 31-10-2006, 16:33

I've just litterally just taken delivery of the SM940MW (from argos at £229) and just finished setting it up. If using a DVD player with it, make sure you use component or higher as RGB scart looked absolutely terrible. However I'm using it with component and the PQ is wonderful for DVDs.

MattC · 31-10-2006, 16:44

Thanks Telly_Man and Jim,

Have now picked up one of these from Argos at £229, will put it thru it's paces on it's 16 day trial

Cheers, MattC

31-10-2006, 09:41	#1
MattC Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 77	SAMSUNG 19" TV comparison: LE19R71B vs SM940MW Does anyone understand why Samsung markets a) LCD TV's with PC input and b) PC monitors with built in TV ? It makes chosing between the two very hard work - I spoke to Samsung, to see if they could explain, but they weren't much help. I'm looking for a new 19" display, but don't care about the RF capabilities - it will be fed from a Digibox and DVD player. It will probably never be used with a PC. The SM940MW (monitor) seems very good value for money - £229 form Argos with a 3 year warranty, and there is some info about it on DS. The LE19R71B (TV) is £289 from Play with a 1 year warranty, no info I could find on DS Can anyone help do a comparison ? Cheers, MattC Last edited by MattC : 31-10-2006 at 09:44.

31-10-2006, 16:33	#3
JimRockford Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,989	I've just litterally just taken delivery of the SM940MW (from argos at £229) and just finished setting it up. If using a DVD player with it, make sure you use component or higher as RGB scart looked absolutely terrible. However I'm using it with component and the PQ is wonderful for DVDs. Last edited by JimRockford : 31-10-2006 at 16:34.

31-10-2006, 10:42	#2
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	I've seen both working side by side, the R series is much nicer looking, but picture quality wise, there's nothing to choose between them.

31-10-2006, 16:44	#4
MattC Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Olney, Bucks Posts: 77	Thanks Telly_Man and Jim, Have now picked up one of these from Argos at £229, will put it thru it's paces on it's 16 day trial Cheers, MattC

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