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Sony SDM-M81 monitor
Sony SDM-M81
 
 
 
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (5)
 
Published
Jul 5, 2001
Editor Rating
7.6/10
Sony Multiscan SDM-M81 Review | Monitors | ZDNet UK
Large screen strong image quality with both analogue and digital input signals easy to set up....No digital cable included not suitable for viewing movies or fast-moving games....My comment was with regards to Mr Cooks statement "We just want people to invent their own stuff." and not a dig at apple products - they do quite...Overall, the SDM-M81's...
Published
Feb 26, 2002
Editor Rating
2.0/5
Sony SDM-M81 Review & Rating | PCMag.com
At $1,200 street, the 18.1-inch Sony SDM-M81 has a high price, but it also has some attractive features, such as analog and digital support...Sony's engineers designed a hinged cable cover that other companies would do well to emulate...With analog, response on dark grays was poor, but it was fine on light shades...The SDM-M81 would have been a big hit...
Published
May 1, 2001
 
 
Smart Computing Article - Sony SDM-M81
Sony's SDM-M81 is easily the best large-screen LCD (liquid-crystal display) we've seen...Weighing 17 pounds, and with an imposing 18.1-inch (diagonal) viewing area, the SDM-M81 is a good-looking LCD that leaves a small footprint...Unlike other models within Sony's SDM series of LCDs, the SDM-M81 responded very well to all of...
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USER REVIEWS (8)
 
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Average rating
from 9
reviews
4.0/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony SDM-M81 18" LCD Monitor
"For the first week it was fed an analog signal via a Diamond v770 graphics card and images were very good but some text was slightly smeared/faded..."

"My conclusion is if you are seriously considering a LCD Flat panel monitor, the Sony SDM via the DVI connection can't be beat in it's price range..."

"The response rate is between 20 and 30 ms (according to Sony's site), allowing..."

Average rating
from 8
reviews
3.6/5
Sony SDM-M81 18 inch LCD Monitor Reviews. Buying Guides & Consumer Product Reviews...
"Pricey, and the built-in speakers are a joke..."

"But when I decided to get a new computer, the idea of a flat panel started sounding good I'm a big fan of Sony..."

"There is simply no comparison between CRT monitors and LCDs..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
4.2/5
Complete coverage of the Sony 18in/18.1V 28mm 1280x1024 85hz SDMM81/B TFT LCD Monitor...
"Very good resolution and colors Not the quality you would expect from Sony Even though it comes with a 3Yr warranty, expect to spend a couple of weeks without the monitor plus $35 for "exchange shipping charges" at least every 6 months..."

"Overall the best digital display of digital photos..."

"The monitor looked good and performed well..."

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Sony SDM M81 Overview & User Reviews - LCD Monitors - CNET ...
I have had this for over 3 years. As a very active college student, this monitor has been involved in 5+ moves in it's lifetime, and it is STILL flawless. I don't see ...
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New widescreen monitor - Radeon 9600 - Flat Panel Scaling ...
I'm running a Sony SDM-M81 LCD monitor using the DVI connection. If you are only able to run using the VGA connection, the advanced settings won't be available...
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Sony SDM M81 - LCD Monitors - CNET Archive
"I don't see one line, one dead pixel, one problem, except that the black could be a deeper black (an issue I was aware of when I got it..."

"and it's NOT THAT BAD..."

"I would highly recommend this to ANYONE..."

"I'm stunned by how good it looks even without a DVI compatible video card! I highly recommend this display for anyone considering a change from their CRT..."

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Average rating
from 4
reviews
3.5/5
Reviews for Sony SD-MM81 at PriceGrabber
"Very good resolution and colors Not the quality you would expect from Sony Even though it comes with a 3Yr warranty, expect to spend a couple of weeks without the monitor plus $35 for "exchange shipping charges" at least every 6 months..."

"Their back light fluorescent bulb seems to die and there is no way to replace it yourself..."

"The on-screen menus give three choices of smoothing, but..."

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Average rating
from 4
reviews
5.0/5
Sony Sdm-m81 18.1 In Lcd Monitor : Info Customer Reviews & Bargain Prices : Shopzilla
"Its so easy to use! its very inexpensive its really easy to use and i would deffinitely recomend it to everyone..."

"This unit in particular really shines in comparison to competitors LCD screens..."

"None None really pretty and nice and sexy..."

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PRICES (6)
 
Amazon.com: Sony SDM-M81/B 18" LCD Monitor (Black): Computers ...
What more could you ask from a monitor? The SDM-M81 flat-panel monitor offers LCD technology along with built-in speakers and a zero-footprint design that results in ...
sony "sdm m81" | eBay - Electronics, Cars, Fashion ...
Visit eBay for great deals on a huge selection sony "sdm m81". Shop eBay!...
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Sony SDM-M81 18 inch LCD Monitor - Monitors - Product Reviews ...
Sony SDM M81 Overview, Features, and Description. Cisco Aironet 2.4-GHz Diversity Omnidirectional Antenna - Antenna - indoor - 2.2 dBi - omni-directional - for ...
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Reviews for Sony SD-MM81 at PriceGrabber - User Reviews & Ratings
I run this side by side with a Sony G520 (21" CRT), and both the M81 and G520 have superior clarity. ... I have enjoyed using the SDM-M81...
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MANUFACTURERS (2)
 
Sony eSupport - SDM-M81 - Drivers & Software
Sony® Drivers & Software ... The model you have selected is a SDMM81. Please select the operating system you are using to continue...
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LCD's with backlight adjustment? - Monitors Forum ...
You are correct in that some LCD's like the Sony SDM-M81 18" LCD display that I had, had a separate Backlight Control. But to save costs most don't...
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