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  baklesis

  2021-11-26

  Update after ~2 weeks of use:
  I would like to add that Bixby is terrible, it doesn't understand basic things and doesn't have interoperability with other apps. It can do "Open Netflix" but not something more complex like "Play Friends on Netflix" / "Play Lil Nas X on Spotify". Also, many times it doesn't accept simple control commands (it takes "set the brightness to 25" once, but not the next time). Unacceptable, bad software. The user experience would be much better with Google Assistant or a slightly better Bixby.

  Also (rarely), it gets stuck with apps and requires a reinstall.
  For example, I would open Netflix and it would show a black screen, while other apps would open normally. It has also happened to me with Spotify. After a reinstall, it was fixed.
  I won't change my 4-star review because for me these are minor issues, but I will change "extremely satisfied" to just "satisfied".

  Overall, for the price of €310 that I got it for, it's perfect. 32", 4K.
  I will first mention the negatives that may be deal-breakers for some.
  1) The screen is not very bright (250 nits), so it may not be satisfactory for some.
  2) The colors are not very good, but in Netflix where I have tried it (with newer movies), it's satisfactory.
  3) It's not an IPS display, which means it doesn't have very good viewing angles, but personally, I haven't noticed any issues.
  4) The response time is 8 ms, which is a bit high if someone is interested in gaming.
  5) A USB-C cable is not included (at least USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 is needed for it to work).
  (If another cable is used, it still charges devices normally).

  Positives:
  1) If you have a laptop with a USB-C port, it's a perfect choice because with just one cable, you have charging, a USB hub on the back of the monitor, and audio and video.
  2) It's a smart monitor, which means it also functions as a smart TV: you can easily cast from your mobile to watch Netflix / YouTube on a big screen. Also, you don't need to have a computer on to watch a movie.
  3) The remote control is convenient for voice commands (unfortunately, through Bixby, which is not as powerful as Google Assistant, but at least it's user-friendly).
  4) It can connect to Bluetooth devices (e.g. keyboard/mouse, but mainly headphones/speakers, which is convenient if you want to watch TV on the big screen without disturbing others or if you want better sound, it's very easy to connect a Bluetooth speaker, for example).

  Subjective elements:
  I practically use it as a TV for Netflix, etc. in my living room because it just needs power to function.

  In terms of size, it's very convenient for me for work, I replaced the two monitors I had with this one (while still having the laptop screen).

  Extremely satisfied with my purchase!

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  pylarinos_g

  2021-11-12

  The best value for money that exists at its price. Very good image, comfortable and fast response in applications.

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  dasimomytis

  2021-03-30

  Verified purchase

  Well.....I received it yesterday, so this is a relatively rushed review. Reading the specs, you're not impressed and the reviews of the American version are disappointing. So, after ordering it, I thought we made a mistake and it will be the weak link for the M1 Mac Mini. The logic behind the purchase was that the monitor's main use is for work from home, excel, word, Citrix Remote, a little bit of photography, a lot of YouTube, browsing, and no gaming since that is done on the TV and Xbox One X. Upon receiving it, the first relief came as the screen is made in China and not Made in Mexico like the American ones (obviously the panel is different). I should mention here that the choice was also made based on the features, which are incredible, and the choice of USB-C type connection from Thunderbolt to use the monitor's USB hub for some silly peripherals of the Mac Mini, like the webcam, for example, or a screen bar, etc. I was also attracted by the access to the Samsung app store through Tizen 5.5, especially the Cosmote app, Netflix, Ertflix, tune-in, Spotify, etc.
  The impressions so far are very good.
  First, the Mac Mini works with a simple USB 3.2 type C, Generation II cable in full 4k, 60hz, HDR, and with a USB hub.
  Second, the image is quite good and not as bad as I thought, with amazing customization and features.
  Third, I couldn't resist and completed the setup by connecting the Xbox One on it, and the experience was elevated to gaming mode with the Ultra wide mode that both the monitor and the Xbox have.
  Fourth, the remote is amazing if it didn't also turn on/off the TV....but we managed somehow and it seems to work after reprogramming both remotes.
  Overall, it is a clearly recommended product that seems to have a lot of value for money if you don't expect a monitor with 1ms response time and 144hz refresh rates.
  I will tell you it's a very good purchase if it has been at least a month of continuous and trouble-free operation.

  UPDATE: Almost 2 weeks later, everything remains excellent and I appreciate the monitor more and more!
  1. Bixbie is a crazy feature, excellent in controlling the monitor and even telling you (and showing you the weather) or any other recipe or anything else (e.g. an alarm). Much better than Siri, almost as good as Alexa, and slightly below Google Assistant!
  2. Perfect airplay, very fast and works instantly!
  3. Very good speakers (obviously not for gaming) of TV quality in terms of sound quality and volume.
  4. The Tizen apps are very good, like Cosmote TV, Netflix, Tune In, Spotify, etc., which give you the comfort of watching TV (if you are a subscriber) without having to turn on the computer and end up not watching TV because you will be absorbed by other things.
  5. I tried accessing Office 365 out of curiosity and it works....! Good feature, practically useless.
  6. The remote access saved me because this way I can solve computer problems remotely for grandparents and children....just by turning on the monitor!
  7. The quality of materials and the overall image are very premium from the front (mainly due to the literally non-existent bezels). Disappointing image from the back, which looks like a TV from the beginning of the previous decade.

  Overall, I would buy it again, a monitor that, without being top-notch in anything, excels in everything, at a very good price and with the cherry on top of all the features, and the VERY USEFUL remote control.

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  DIMITRIS_KOSTITSIS

  2024-03-10

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  g.katsaros

  2021-10-19

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  This review is about the diagonal: 43 "

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  Nasir_Haidary

  2021-09-07

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  xfader

  2021-06-09

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