Installation:
Installing the base on the T220 was a similar 3-step process to the 2232GW. First you'll want to mount the arm onto the base piece and then slide the monitor on top of that. Once you feel it click you don't need to worry about it going anywhere unless you hold the base and give the monitor a firm tug upwards.

Of course once your computer is started up again you'll have to install the monitor drivers to allow it to run at it's full capabilities. For those who want a little more tweaking made easy, you can install the MagicWizard software which takes care of resolution, colour, image and screen font adjustments.

Testing:
The benchmark monitor around here lately has been the Samsung 2232GW. During the review of this monitor I was extremely pleased with the brilliant image and vivid, accurate colours it produced on the panel. After purchasing one myself, I still find it hard to find many monitors that can compete with it. For that reason, the new T220 will be put head to head with the 2232GW to see just how it compares.

With the 20000:1 dynamic contrast ratio on I could certainly see a slight improvement in colours over the 2232GW. However, I got very annoyed at the constant changes in backlight intensity. While switching between a dark website and an open document it was very noticeable because this change in intensity unfortunately isn't instant, but is more of a fade. Even without the dynamic contrast ratio setting enabled, the T220 was still a great display with just it's 1000:1 standard contrast ratio and would easily match up against the 2232GW in this respect.

Comparing images head to head I found that the 2232GW had not only a slightly sharper image but it's whites were also a lot more accurate. With the two directly beside each other it was easy to see the T220 had a slightly yellower white than that of the 2232GW. Using just the T220, or switching between it and a few other new LCD monitors we have around here I found that it had a fairly average white colour. I'm suspecting that the gloss front of the 2232GW has an influence on the colour and clarity of this display to a certain degree. Although that gloss front may not be nice for fingerprints and dust, I'm starting to see some advantages to it when putting it against other monitors now.

Conclusion:
Overall performance of the T220 was still great, as we've come to expect from Samsung LCDs. No two LCD monitor models will be alike when it comes to their display abilites. If I wern't testing the T220 against another monitor, I would say that it's performance was superb for the price range it's in. It has a nice high static contrast ratio and lightening fast response time making it excellent for gaming and digital media users. It's looks are truly unique and unlike any other LCD on the market right now. I really encourage you to check it out if you're looking for a splash of colour or just a really stylish and rich looking display to add to your setup. I can see a display like this looking great on a living room or office computer to get rid of that typical "bland" look that we associate with square-frame LCD monitors. Kudos to Samsung for bringing an innovate new style to a typically forgotten piece of computer hardware.

Pros:
Amazing looks and styling (as I've said; unique!)
Great performance
Dynamic contrast ratio of 20000:1!
2ms response time
DVI and analog VGA inputs with both cables included

Cons:
Compared to the 2232GW from Samsung, I felt it had slightly weaker colours and clarity
No wallmount bracket holes