Aug 30
Aug 30
LG’s EA93 29-inch display features 21:9 aspect ratio, we take a look at IFA (video)
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It’s alive! We spotted a powered-off version of LG’s latest monitor earlier in the week, but now it’s loaded up with content and ready to make its formal debut. LG’s gone big — very big — with some of the showings at its IFA booth. But in addition to the massive 84-inch UD 3D TV and the 55-inch OLED HD TV, it’s also showcasing some more modest displays. The company announced its 21:9 aspect ratio monitor, the 29-inch EA93, just prior to IFA. The IPS monitor boasts a WQHD resolution (2,560 x 1,080 pixels) and supports four-way split-screen view. The wide-screen aspect ratio is the same you’ll find at a movie theater, making it an ideal choice for viewing Blu-ray flicks, and LG’s framing the EA93 as a choice setup for photographers and other multimedia pros, too.
LG had a half dozen of the displays on hand at its IFA 2012 booth playing content in a loop. One station demonstrated cinema playback with a trio of recent film trailers, while other demos included a stock-tracking layout, side-by-side browser windows and the Windows 8 screen you see above. Speaking of that latest Microsoft OS, the EA93 is perfectly suited for viewing extended layouts, giving you direct access to even more tiles simultaneously. We couldn’t accurately judge sharpness, as the pre-recorded screens didn’t appear at full resolution, though colors did appear bright and accurate. The chrome stand complemented the black finish nicely, while a multitude of ports on the back enabled USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI connectivity. You can grab an up-close look at both sides of the 21:9 monitor in our gallery below.
Gallery: LG 21:9 EA93 29-inch LCD hands-on
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Aug 29
ASUS PB278Q WQHD Monitor For Gamers
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ASUS has rolled out the PB278Q wide quad high definition (WQHD) display. Designed for gamers, the new 27-inch monitor provides a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, which is four times the pixel resolution of standard 720p HDTVs. The PB278Q provides several connectivity options, including HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and Dual-link DVI for WQHD content support. There are also built-in twin 3W speakers for a home theater experience. ASUS will launch the PB278Q WQHD monitor in early September 2012. Watch the video after the jump.
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Aug 08
You Can Actually Afford Dell’s Probably Awesome 27-Inch UltraSharp Monitor [Monitors]
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Dell is dropping a nice new 27-inch monitor that isn’t too spendy—the UltraSharp U2713HM. It’s Dell’s first to use AH-IPS, or advanced high-performance IPS, a technology that’s supposed to improve on both color and clarity. Though it was only announced on the company’s Japanese site, the screen looks like it will only cost around $637. A pretty fantastic deal! More »
Aug 02
Who Is Nixeus Because Its Cheap 27-Inch Hi-Res Monitor Looks Awesome [Monitors]
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You could buy Apple’s gorgeous 27-inch Cinema Display but it’ll cost you a grand. If you don’t have that kind of paper, Nixeus is about to drop the Vue, a display of the same size, packed with 2,560 x 1,440 WQHD resolution for just $430. More »
Jul 27
As gorgeous as huge, expensive monitors are, most situations just don’t call for the inches or wallet-dents associated with today’s luxury screens. With this in mind, and barely a breath after outing its $299, 27-inch LED offering, ViewSonic is back with two budget displays from the VA12 series. First up is the VA2212m-LED, which rocks a 1080p widescreen, 21.5-inch panel, 10,000,000:1 contrast Ratio, DVI and VGA inputs, as well as a pair of 2W integrated speakers. Its little brother the VA1912m-LED shares most of the same genes, but with an 18.5-inch, 1,366 x 768 resolution screen. Running with ViewSonic’s eco-friendly theme, both mercury-free LED monitors also boast the eco-mode feature for low power consumption and a longer life. If either of the new displays are grabbing your attention, you’ll be able to pick up the $149 VA2212m-LED imminently, with the $125 VA1912m-LED hitting North American retailers in mid-August.
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Jul 22
LG Electronics has announced the availability of its premium IPS7 series monitors in Korea, China and Hong Kong. The monitor features the company’s Cinema Screen design with a 1.2mm (.025-inch) bezel, a maximum of 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, a mobile high-definition (MHL) link, fast response times and color calibration software for professionals. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time. [Engadget]
Jul 20
LG outs IPS7 Series monitors: 23 or 27-inch IPS, minimal bezel, MHL mobile link, 8-bit 1080P
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LG has announced a new series of IPS monitors, the 23- and 27-inch IPS7 series, with a mishmash of specs aimed at mobile, HD and professional users. Foregoing WQHD resolution in favor of plain jane 1920 x 1080, the panels feature a so-called Cinema Screen design with a 1.2mm (.025-inch) bezel, half-inch depth, a mobile high-definition (MHL) link, fast response times and color calibration software for professionals. If it’s trying to to tap the pro market, the monitors lack some features like dual-link 2560 x 1440 resolution and 10-bit, 1.07 billion color graphics like the Dell U2711 or HP ZR2740w, for instance — but then they could turn out to be considerably cheaper than those rivals. We’ll just have to wait to find out the pricing.
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Jul 16
Some would say monitors aren’t anywhere nearly as exciting as something like, say, a shiny new Galaxy S III or Google’s novel slate, the popularly priced Nexus 7 — but, you know, sometimes you just need to get some actual work done. And for those of you who are crazy about relatively large monitors, ViewSonic’s unveiled its 27-inch VX2703mh-LED offering. Priced at $299, the ClearMotiv II display boasts a decent 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 10,000,000:1 MEGA Dynamic Contrast Ratio, built-in SRS Premium Sound speakers, as well as DVI, VGA and HDMI ports. Equally important, the outfit’s touting the screen’s eco-friendly features, with a mercury-free LED backlighting, an ECO-Mode setting and, naturally, a power-saving feature to help keep that monthly electricity bill to a minimum. The VX2703mh-LED is expected to hit North American shelves later this month; in the meantime, you can check the gallery after the break to gaze at it from mostly every angle.
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Jun 26
HP Passport 1912nm Internet Monitor
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The new HP Passport 1912nm Internet monitor is an affordable, PC-Free solution that delivers a user-friendly browsing experience. The 18.5-inch LED backlit monitor is perfect for business lobbies, Internet cafes, airports, hospitals and hotels. The HP Passport 1912nm features a Texas Instruments OMAP4430 processor, which provides hardware acceleration of various multimedia codecs and 1080p playback. The monitor also provides a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, a 600:1 contrast ratio, a 200cd/m2 brightness and a 5ms response time. Additional specs include integrated Stereo speakers, a card reader, Ethernet and six USB ports. The HP Passport 1912nm retails for $259 each. [HP]
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