Samsung SyncMaster LD190G 19-inch Lapfit USB LCD Monitor Review

Samsung SyncMaster LD190G 19-inch Lapfit USB LCD Monitor Review
Author: Tyler Ingram
Pages:
  1. Introduction
  2. First Impressions
  3. Performance & Conclusion


Performance
I thought this might be a plug and play device with Robyn’s Dell Laptop (with Vista installed) but it wouldn’t recognize it off the bat. I had to download and install the latest Vista drivers from Samsung’s website, though the supplied CD does also have the appropriate drivers. After the driver installation, it recognized the monitor and allowed me to expand the desktop to it. Being able to drag various windows over to the other monitor provides a larger work area, the larger work area (for me) allows for a more efficient work flow.



Samsung SyncMaster LD190G 19-inch Lapfit USB LCD Monitor Samsung SyncMaster LD190G 19-inch Lapfit USB LCD Monitor

The colours on the Samsung LD190G looked better than that on the Dell laptop and being able to expand the desktop on a laptop is great for increase productivity too!

The downside to being a USB monitor, this monitor does not have the capability to be used for applications that require 3D Graphics Acceleration, such as graphically intense games.

Conclusion
For the time I have used the Samsung LD190G I have enjoyed using it. If you are looking to increase your desktop space and you currently own a laptop, the Samsung LD190G will be a perfect fit.

It was a bit weird for a USB device not to be true plug and play, but once you install the proper driver, you never have to worry about that again. Each time you plug the monitor in via USB, the computer recognizes it and automatically remembers the last settings you had (such as extended desktop).

I like how that the design of the LD190G allows it to work relatively seamlessly with laptop displays. Without having a separate stand that boosts the bottom of the display up, moving documents, photos and windows between the monitors has a smooth flow to it.

If you are looking for extended desktop space and own a laptop, I would recommend picking up a Samsung LD190G LCD monitor.

Pros
- Small foot print
- Great colour/clairity/sharpness
- Can hook up multiple USB monitors in series

Cons
- Must load drivers prior to using
- Due to USB functionality you cannot use 3D graphic accelerated programs


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    1360×768 certainly is a strange resolution.

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    Not a bad addition to use with a laptop.

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    Not a bad addition to use with a laptop.

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  • lewislau

    I'd be afraid of bringing an extra screen anywhere. If you only use a laptop at home, just buy a new monitor.

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    I'd be afraid of bringing an extra screen anywhere. If you only use a laptop at home, just buy a new monitor.

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    Well, this model is more portable then desktop monitors which is the purpose of it.

  • lewislau

    what's the point of a portable monitor? not like you'd bring it anywhere

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    Yea, that is quite an uncommon resolution. But i guess it's okay, for the extra desktop space.

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    Dual display = more room to work with.

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    what's the point of a portable monitor? not like you'd bring it anywhere

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    Yea, that is quite an uncommon resolution. But i guess it's okay, for the extra desktop space.

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    Dual display = more room to work with.

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    Agreed it's more room to work with, but a regular monitor just seems like a better choice over this

  • lewislau

    Agreed it's more room to work with, but a regular monitor just seems like a better choice over this

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    A regular monitor would be too bulky.

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    Depends on the situation, in theory you could have a tri screen laptop with this setup, one screen on the laptop, one via VGA, and one via USB. Pretty neat IMO, and that style means that it lines up pretty well with the laptop screen to boot

  • Millsy

    Depends on the situation, in theory you could have a tri screen laptop with this setup, one screen on the laptop, one via VGA, and one via USB. Pretty neat IMO, and that style means that it lines up pretty well with the laptop screen to boot

  • Laplap

    In that case what is the point of a laptop?

    You can put this screen inside your laptop case quite easily and all it needs is a power cord and a USB cord. Assuming you have a power outlet and a desk, you can bring this out anywhere to get a second screen.

    It's designed to fit and tilt alongside a laptop screen unlike desktop monitors which will sit a few inches above the laptop screen and might not tilt to the same angle.

  • guyguy

    Poor review, you haven't said anything about how quickly it updates the screen or if there is any lag from the USB connection.

    What about connecting using USB 1? Can you do this?

  • Dude

    And what about watching video, can it handle High Def video?

    Did you even use this for more than 5 minutes before reviewing it?

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