About Samsung’s Lapfit LD190G LCD Monitor

Lately, I have been doing more video and an additional monitor makes the work so much easier. A lot of my work also involves scanning through hundreds of feeds mining for information. An additional screen makes this task easier.

Earlier this year I was in the Singapore Blogout event and they had Samsung’s Lapfit LD190G monitor on display. I wanted to buy it but it was not available for sale yet. I need additional screen space so bad that I ended up buying a mini-USB monitor in Tokyo last month.

Last week, Samsung contacted me and they sent me a LD190G for review.

I have been using for the last couple of days and I will probably end up buying it from them.

My Observations

1. The profile of the monitor and the box that it comes in is compact and portable. I like this as I keep moving often and want to have as little worldly possessions as possible.

2. My previous secondary monitor was also a Samsung and I was happy with the colors etc. This one is good too and more importantly it has the wider dimensions – means good for video playback.

Here I am working on my assignment for a course I am attending in Second Life. I can watch the tutorial on YouTube and build in Second Life at the same time.

3. The flexible stand at the back has a nice feel and can support the monitor at two angles.

4. The overall design is cool. I like the buttons.

5. Mac drivers for the LD190G and LD220G are can be download online from their support site. It is in .rar format. You will need the free UnRarX utility to expand it.

Thanks to Lester Chan for pointing to the drivers. Please check out Lester’s web for an excellent review of the LD190G.

Pricing and Special Offer at Singapore PC Show

There are two models – The LD190G(18.5 inches, Resolution : 1,360×768) and the LD220G (21.5 inches Resolution : 1,920×1,080) and the Singapore prices are LD190G at $239 and the LD220G at $339.

They are offering promotional prices at Singapore PC Show (11 to 14 June at SUNTEC), LD190G at $229 and the LD220G at $309 respectively.

Additionally, if you print this coupon and show them at the PC show you will get a free 20$ Takashimaya Voucher.