Why is Samsung the only one claiming that their 2280HD moniter is 1000:1

I don't understand why every retailer states that it is 700:1 while on Samsungs website, they state it as 1000:01:00. I assume thats just a fancy way of saying 1000:1. Here are links:

1. Samsung "Contrast Ratio : 1000:01:00"

2. Newegg "Contrast Ratio document.write(neg_specification_newline('700:1')); 700:1"

3. Amazon "The Samsung 2280HD features a 700:1 contrast ratio and a 5 ms response time..."

I'm hoping that Samsung has the correct information. Does anyone have any thoughts about this moniter? It's 16:10 but im hoping it will be able to display 1080p material in the correct aspect ratio without much or all visual deficiency. I hate light bleeding so if you have this moniter, can you tell me about its backlight quality?

I dont think thats true. If you mean one is dynamic contrast ratio and ones normal, then the numbers are too close. From what i've seen, usually 1000:1 normal contrast ratio is around 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Does anyone know if this moniter will show 1080p material in the correct aspect ratio?

wanting 1080p on a 22 inch screen is sheer stupidity.ryank285

It's a monitor. 1080p is noticeable on small size screens at close viewing distances.

is it better to have higher or lower contrast? ie.... 3000:1 (larger?) or 700:1 (smaller?)mars_elliot

the higher the contrast, the better the picture will be. samsung offers 10,000:1 and from what i know, that is the best right now.