Description
Sony SDM-N50 15in TFT LCD Flat Panel Monitor Stereo Speakers System Connector
The Sony SDM-N50 is a 15-inch TFT LCD flat panel color computer display featuring built-in stereo speakers integrated into its distinctive round base. The monitor mounts on a tilt-adjustable stand and connects via Sony's proprietary System Connector — a combined interface that carries video, audio, and power through a single multi-pin cable. A 3.5mm headphone jack is also present on the base connector panel. No cables are included with this listing; buyers will need to source the correct Sony System Connector cable separately.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: Sony
- Model: SDM-N50
- Screen size: 15 inches
- Display type: TFT LCD (Thin-Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display)
- Built-in speakers: Yes — stereo speakers integrated into round base
- Stand: Tilt-adjustable round pedestal base
- Primary connector: Proprietary Sony System Connector (multi-pin, combines video + audio + power)
- Audio output: 3.5mm headphone jack on base connector panel
- On-screen controls: Side-mounted buttons — power, joystick/selector, MENU, brightness, contrast, input select
- Included: Monitor unit only — no System Connector cable, no power adapter, no other cables
Applications
The SDM-N50 was part of Sony's early-2000s line of flat panel monitors designed primarily for use with Sony VAIO desktop computers, which shipped with the matching proprietary System Connector cable. The System Connector design was Sony's approach to reducing desktop cable clutter by combining the video signal, stereo audio, and DC power into one connection between the VAIO tower and the display. This makes the monitor straightforward to set up in a VAIO system where the cable is already present, but requires sourcing a Sony System Connector cable or a compatible adapter for use with non-VAIO PCs. The integrated stereo speakers and tilt-adjustable pedestal base were typical features of Sony's consumer-oriented flat panel lineup of that era. These monitors are sought today primarily for VAIO desktop system restorations, retro computing setups, and situations where a compact early-2000s flat panel with built-in audio is needed.
This Sony SDM-N50 15-inch TFT LCD flat panel monitor has been inspected and appears to be in good used condition. The screen, bezel, and round speaker base show normal wear consistent with prior office use. The side control buttons and ports appear intact. No cables are included — note that this monitor uses a proprietary Sony System Connector rather than a standard VGA or DVI port, so the correct Sony System Connector cable must be sourced separately. Please review all photos and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Sony |
Model: |
SDM-N50 |
MPN: |
SDM-N50 |
Type: |
TFT LCD Flat Panel Monitor |
SKU: |
22928 |
Screen Size: |
15 in |
Display Technology: |
TFT LCD |
Connector Type: |
Proprietary Sony System Connector, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
Built-In Speakers: |
Yes — Stereo |
Adjustable Stand: |
Yes — Tilt |
Cables Included: |
No — cables not included |
Seller Notes: |
Monitor only — no cables included. Requires proprietary Sony System Connector cable. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Form Factor: |
Flat Panel / Desktop |
Compatible With: |
Sony VAIO systems and PCs with compatible System Connector or adapter |
Condition Notes: |
This Sony SDM-N50 15in TFT LCD monitor is in good used condition with normal wear. No cables included — requires proprietary Sony System Connector cable. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |