Sony SDM-S81 18" Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Product Review

Boasting an 18.1-inch display and sleekly modern styling, the Multiscan S81 is a flexible flat screen monitor specially designed to reproduce high-quality images from analog signals. Plus, it's easy to use. Setup takes just a few minutes, thanks to the Advanced Auto ImageSet feature, a simple function that automatically sets image position, phase, and pitch adjustments.

The S81 incorporates rich color processing that optimizes both filters and backlights to create intense, high-contrast colors. With an optimum resolution of 1,280 x 1,024, a 400:1 contrast ratio, and an 85 Hz refresh rate, this LCD panel keeps your images looking their best, whether your focus is on detailed spreadsheets, the latest Web sites, or intense gaming. An anti-glare hardcoat maintains a clear view under all lighting conditions.

Sony's Zero Footprint design features a pivoting base that provides easily adjustable viewing options for multiple users, and can be detached for wall mounting. Weighing just over 18 pounds, it's less than half the size of older CRT monitors; and the two-tone gray casing smoothly blends with any decor. The included Kensington-compatible lock provides extra security for the system. Sony provides an impressive three-year limited warranty on parts, labor, and backlight.

Product Features

1,280 x 1,024 native resolution
0.297 mm dot pitch
Bright display with high 400:1 contrast ratio
Wide 160-degree horizontal viewing angle
PC and Mac compatible; Mac adapter included

Accessories

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(14 customer reviews)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Big Problems, June 12, 2004

Janice Burns (North Syracuse, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony SDM-S81 18" Flat Panel LCD Monitor (Electronics)

I've had the same problems with this monitor. This first year is was fine and then it started to go. I called SONY and they send me a rebuilt and that one did the same this after a week. I am now on to my third monitor and just today it started to go bad. So it looks like I'll be calling SONY again. I very disappointed I've got a SONY TV that is 30 years old. I guess they just don't built things like they used to.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

DON'T Buy Sony SDM-S81!!!!, December 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony SDM-S81 18" Flat Panel LCD Monitor (Electronics)

I'm having the exact same problem. IN the begining everything was great, but after a year it is flashing green pixels around dark black contours.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Great Image after you fix it, January 15, 2005

PP45 "PoolParty45" (Santa Clarita , CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony SDM-S81 18" Flat Panel LCD Monitor (Electronics)

I had problems with this monitor 5 months after I received it. I saw pixels flickering in green all over the screen. It appeared to be electronic noise or interference. I sent it in to Sony for repairs and it was fine for 7 months and then the problem occurred again. This time sony wanted $275 to fix it since the warranty period had expired. FOR ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE THIS PROBLEM DO THE FOLLOWING:

- Remove the screws to the pedestal, and remove the pedestal
- put the monitor face down and remove the screws holding the back cover in place.

- carefully pry off the back cover (it snaps onto the front cover.

- You will see two heat shields covering the power suppy and controller card.

- Remove them (if you plug your monitor back into your system you will notice that the noise problem is gone)

- Line the inside of the heat shield that does not make contact with the IC with duct tape and secure the cables that are under the...Read more