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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Inquirer | Subject: Display
The specifications look familiar a 23" 1920x1080 LCD with a 2ms response and 80,000:1 contrast ratio with VGA, DVI and HDMI
connections. What makes the Acer T231h different is the USB port that connects to your PC and allows the multi-touch interface to work, if they are using Windows 7 Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional or Home Premium, other versions of Win7 as well as XP are limited in their interface. Check out the full review that The Inquirer provided here.
"DESPITE MICROSOFT making a big song and dance about Windows 7's built-in multi-touch shenanigans, manufacturers haven't exactly been falling over themselves to release new touch-based hardware. Indeed, Acer's new T213H is one of just a handful of multi-touch screen available, aiming to persuade you to ditch that archaic keyboard and mouse combo." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Extremetech | Subject: Display
You've probably all seen George Takei trying to sell you the new Sharp Aquos with added yellow pixels, instead of the usual RGB array that all other TVs use. ExtremeTech had a chance to see this $3000 52" LED TV in action as well as to check out a few of the extras the TV has, like the ability to stream certain online content through Aquos Net. Viewing movies and TV in both SD and HD showed that this is a well crafted TV with a decent brightness and good picture quality. When it came time to determine if the fourth colour added enough to the TV to justify the extra price, the decision did not fall in Sharps favour.
"When I attended Sharp's quad-pixel press demo earlier this year, I was impressed with the overall picture and uniform brightness of the Quattron HDTVs on display. Still, I couldn't help but wonder how the addition of a fourth (yellow) pixel would affect color accuracy. As it turns out, the Aquos 52-LE820UN ($2,999.99 list), a 52-inch edge-lit LED HDTV with a decidedly different cabinet design, performed admirably on our color and contrast tests. It also aces energy efficiency and both high- and standard-definition picture quality is impressive. On the flip side, a very high price, limited Web apps, and a narrow viewing angle are tough to ignore." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Think Computers | Subject: Display
Picking up a two or three pack of monitors is not the cheapest upgrade to a system but for those who desire to experience EyeFinity or nVIDIA Surround it is certainly an attractive upgrade. You can drop the price significantly if you abandon the idea of a 3D monitor and can go even further if you are willing to pick up a debranded monitor like the HP De-branded 25-inch HD Widescreen LCD which Think Computers recently reviewed. That debranding knocks the price of this 1920×1080 LCD down to $220 if you shop around, which keeps the price of a three pack well below $1000. As you can see in the review, knocking the brand off has no effect on the display quality.
"There are oh so many monitors to choose from these days. Looking for the right monitors that suits your individual needs can be tricky, what with so many different features, styles, and finishes. Today we will be looking at a De-branded HP 25” HD-LCD Monitor. This monitor has some pretty impressive features; one example is a 1920×1080 resolution allowing you to have full 1080p, unlike those fake HD monitors. It’s also packed with a 3ms response time and a contrast ratio of 60,000:1. I for one am very excited to test this Monitor." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Think Computers | Subject: Display
Usually when we discuss DisplayPort adaptors on PC Perspective it is to talk about active DisplayPort to DVI adaptors used to bring a half dozen screens to a Crossfire setup. There is another use for this connection type however, as evidenced by the Accell UltraAV DisplayPort to DVI Multi-Monitor Adapter that ThinkComputers just reviewed.
Without the need for Eyefinity or nVIDIA Surround you can have up to three monitors running at a combined resolution of 1024x3840. This is not going to find usage in gaming machines, nor with people who want the displays to act as separate units, the adaptor will only create one very large desktop as opposed to being able to distinguish between them but for anyone looking for a very long desktop, this is worth checking out.
“I’m a multi-display guy and I have been for a long time. It is very hard for me to work with just one display. I really like to have my work on one screen and other things like instant messenger, iTunes, and Twitter on the other screen. This is pretty easy to do when you have a desktop system, but what about a laptop. Many people are moving away from desktops and going to a laptop as their main system. I would love to do the same, but I cannot work on a small laptop screen. Well Accell has just the thing for me the UltraAV DisplayPort to DVI Multi-Monitor adapter. This little device will allow you to enjoy multiple monitors from a single DisplayPort output, let’s take a look…" Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: [H]ard|OCP | Subject: Display
[H]ard|OCP was subjected to some terrible hardships recently as they were forced to play games on three screens in order to test the differences between EyeFinity and nVIDIA Surround. If you can bear to see what happened to them during the testing of this feature with SLI and Crossfire setups then you can click through. Thankfully there are not too many screenshots as the fps they manged are envy inducing enough, pages of triple screens showing Metro 2033 and others at insane resolutions are bound to make most viewers turn completely green.
"NVIDIA’s new multi-display Surround Technology is put to the test with GeForce GTX 480 SLI video cards in 3x1 Surround mode. We compare directly to AMD’s Eyefinity technology and the same three displays with 2GB Eyefinity6 HD 5870 CrossFireX and 1GB HD 5870 CrossFireX." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: ASUS | Subject: Display
Fremont, CA (July 19, 2010) - ASUS launches the VG236H-a new 23” Full HD 1080p display that includes market-leading NVIDIA 3D Vision and Trace Free II technologies. The VG236H features a 2ms (gray-to-gray) response time and 120Hz refresh rate to deliver ultra-smooth 3D visuals in Full HD. ASUS’ Color Shine technology featuring a 400-nit brightness capability lets users enjoy vibrant colors while ergonomically-designed features like swivel, tilt angle, and height adjustments ensure viewing comfort even after prolonged periods of use. The VG236H features YPbPr, Dual-Link DVI and HDMI input ports to ensure a wide variety connectivity options. ASUS’ VG236H is the ideal monitor to experience the internet, Blu-ray movies, and games in 3D. An Immersive Stereoscopic 3D Experience with NVIDIA 3D Vision Technology
Driven to Perform with Optimized Colors
ASUS Color Shine technology with 400-nit brightness provides brilliant and vibrant display colors in any application or movie. Color Shine technology uses multiple-color film layers instead of a single-film layer that reduces the diffusion of light allowing improved image clarity while at the same time enriching color density and saturation. Ergonomically-designed for Viewing Comfort
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Overclock3D | Subject: Display
The ASUS VW266H
is a super sized 1920x1200 LCD, at 25.5" viewable area it trumps many other displays by as much as 2", though the price stays fairly reasonable. While OC3D was reviewing this monitor they had a worry that the extra size might mean the display suffered from fat pixel syndrome, as the pixels get bigger antialiasing is not going to work as well at smoothing out the jaggies. Fortunately that was not the case at all and that fact, along with the plethora of available connectors (except DisplayPort) means that they have no trouble recommending the purchase of this monitor at all.
"The last Asus monitor we looked at had a great panel and an abysmal design. How does this latest one fair?" Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: t-break | Subject: Display
3D displays are really trying to take a chunk of the market, with several display manufacturers, nVIDIA and many small players all rushing products into market. The initial investment can be quite steep whichever route you take to be able to display your entertainment in 3D which is why we are seeing several all in one solutions of various types. Merlin has recently released what seems to be a 3D picture frame, a 7" LCD with an 800x480 pixel display capable of displaying video and stills in 3D, as well as having a few other features familiar to MP3 players, like a calendar. You do get a chance to see in 3D without glasses and the installed software will try to make a 2D source into 3D but it was hard for t-break to judge how successfully it worked as they couldn't watch for more than a minute before their eyes became tired.
"Looking to experience 3D without glasses? Merlin might have a solution for you." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Gizmodo | Subject: Display
The Monster Vision Max 3D glasses are a bit of a work around for the problem that 3D displays have with compatibility. Currently you can purchase a variety of 3D glasses but the hitch is that those glasses will only work on a very limited number of displays. You won't be able to mix and match glasses and displays, instead you currently need to buy different glasses for each display you want to use. Monster will sell you their glasses along with a base station that can adjust the timing of the glasses to match a variety of different displays. A nice idea, if only a work around, but Gizmodo was less than impressed by the price.
"3D is a bit of a mess in itself, but to make matters more complicated, a pair of shutter glasses that work with your Samsung TV won't work with your Panasonic TV...well...not very well. Monster is changing that, almost." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Display
When you think of 30" monitors it tends to be Dell and their 3007WFP/3008WFP
that people think of first but HP is hoping to put and end to this with their new ZR30w. It is 29.7" viewable diagonally with a 2560x1600 resolution and a MRSP of $1,299 which makes it fairly inexpensive compared to other 30" monitors. HP has tried for a balance with the lower price, they didn't make sacrifices on the screen quality but the lack of HDMI or components plugs as well as no real onscreen display obviously contribute to the lower price. You can see AnandTech's full review here which will give you an idea as to how well HP did.
"The last 30” HP LCD we touched was the venerable HP LP3065 back in 2007. The LP3065 is still available today as well at $1,349 on HP’s website. The ZR30w is being introduced at a price point of $1,299 - some $300 below Dell’s UltraSharp 3008WFP display. Interestingly enough, the ZR30w does away with the plethora of DVI-D ports we praised the LP3065 for having (almost doubling as a KVM switch). It trims down the 3 DVI-D ports in the LP3065 to 1 DVI-D port and a DisplayPort for the ZR30w. That’s not a deal breaker, but you’re still one input shorter a generation later, which is a bit puzzling. Considering other 30” displays include a plethora of input options, we find the ZR30’s a bit spartan - an HDMI port or component would be welcome additions." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Display
AnandTech will be the first to admit that there are some sacrifices you have to accept to use the Sceptre X270W-1080P, but most of those will not have any effect on enjoyment during gaming. Consider that a single high end Dell 30" will run you about $1,300 while you can pick up three of these Sceptre LCDs for under $1000. Which sounds more enjoyable to you, 30" of 2560x1600 or 81" of 5760x1080 using AMD's EyeFinity or nVIDIA's Surround technology. If you can deal with a less than ideal pixel pitch as a tradeoff for a good price, decent response time and an acceptable colour gamut you really should check out this review.
"Sceptre's 27" X270W-1080P LCD is targeted primarily at PC gamers and desktop productivity segments of the market. To that extent, it packs a TN panel for higher refresh rate and lower processing lag (we’ve shown in previous tests that, for whatever reason, S-PVA panels show a significant amount of input lag), and for meeting that relatively low price point. There are caveats we've repeated time and time over about the TN choice, but it actually makes sense here; Sceptre wants a fast panel for gamers that likely don’t care about super accurate color tracking, and they want it to meet gamers' budgets." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: techPowerUp! | Subject: Display
Zalman ZM-M215W 3D Monitor is, as the name hints at, a 21.5" LCD with a 120MHz refresh rate allowing it to display 3D looking images using circular polarization. techPowerUp tested out the quality of this monitor with the help of nVIDIA's active shutter glasses in their latest review. One of the biggest hurdles they had to overcome was the installation of the iZ3D driver, as a default installation will leave you with a timeout error and no 3D. Once that hurdle was overcome their experience was quite positive even with a very limited vertical viewing angle. "The ZM-M215W is the part of the newest line-up of 3D monitors by Zalman. Instead of plucking down hundreds of dollars on NVIDIA shutter glasses and being bound to NVIDIA GPUs, you can pluck down hundreds over a normal 2D monitor of the similar size, but be free from the shackles, allowed to use any GPU of your choice. Is that still worth it? We put on the glasses and take a really close look." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Extremetech | Subject: Display
The new line of Optima projectors have a new and improved DLP engine and higher resolutions than previous models. At 1280x800 you are getting some nice definition and the Optima GT720 (not to be confused with nVIDIA products), supports TI's DLP Link and Nvidia's 3D Vision so you can game or watch movies in 3D. It even comes with a backpack to let you easily lug around the 6.5lb projector and show it off to your friends. On the back you will find an HDMI port, S-Video and composite video ports, a set of stereo RCA phono plugs for input, and a stereo miniplug for audio output. Check it out at ExtremeTech.
"The Optoma GT720 ($800 street) is one of three new Optoma GameTime models, all built around a DLP engine and designed specifically for gaming enthusiasts and home entertainment. The other two are the GT700 with slightly lower brightness and contrast ratio, and the GT360 which shares the same ratings for brightness and contrast. The key difference between the GT720 and GT360, according to Optoma, is resolution. The GT360 is designed for the Wii, with a native SVGA (800 -by-600) resolution. The GT720's native WXGA (1,280-by-800) resolution makes it a particularly good choice for use with a PS3 or Xbox." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: InsideHW | Subject: Display
The $250 Samsung B2430is a 24" TN LCD panel with a native 1920 x 1080 resolution. According to InsideHW there are a few flaws, the swivel-less base and the fact that the monitor does not tilt past 90 degrees will make a lot of users turn away in disgust. Samsung tries to overcome this with a feature called MagicAngle which is supposed to change the viewing angle of the screen without the need to move the monitor. This seems like an unneeded gimmick when the ability to mechanically tilt the monitor works so easily.
"The largest representative of Samsung’s new series of economic models offers little new as far as its design goes, but certainly can’t be deemed obsolete either. Glossy black plastic, with a transparent accent on the lower side of the screen frame, appears to be the current trend. The screen frame could certainly be narrower, but that comes down to each user’s taste anyway. Touch-responsive buttons help maintain the clean, rounded lines and enable easy adjustment via the logically organized OSD menu. A swivel-less base and the impossibility of tilting the screen towards the user past the 90 degree point relative to the surface the monitor is placed on may be counted as flaws…"
Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: TweakTown | Subject: Display
If you lack the welding skills of Colleen and don't have one in your circle of friends and family, setting up EyeFinity with three monitors can be a little difficult. Levelling three LCD displays can be a bit of a challenge even with identical monitors and the fact that they can move independently
can cause headaches. There are various small companies that offer triple monitor stands but finding one when you are not familiar with the market is daunting. Tweaktown offers a review of the Proluma Deluxe Triple LCD Standthat handles 75mm or 100mm VESA mounts and can be extended into a six LCD stand. Drop by for a look at a well designed stand so you have an idea what to look for when you are shopping around.
"Since the release of Eyefinity, we've seen a larger push for multi screen setups. Sure, the technology has been around for years and years; I was using a dual 17" CRT setup back in the day myself which was always fun. But what ATI have done is make the technology a bit more mainstream. Sure, Matrox did it a few years ago with the TripleHead2Go, but they don't have the same weight as a company like ATI. Eyefinity has brought with it a more mainstream push for multi screen setups. What we're seeing is companies working on getting bezels thinner and other ways to make the technology simply better. Something that was lacking was high quality monitor stands for three-monitor setups. Having a look around eBay we found some cheap ones that promised support for 24" monitors, but didn't actually support them. You can find a few floating around the U.S. market, but they're extremely expensive and it doesn't help people in other parts of the world." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: OCMODSHOP | Subject: Display
Zalman's new Zm-M220W
LCD is a 22" stereoscopic display, giving you a 3D view with the help of nVIDIA's standard stereoscopic driver, but not their active shutter glasses. This LCD does all the work, allowing you to use passive glasses to enjoy the 3D effects. OCMODSHOP tried it out at several trade shows and they offer you a look at the display as well as a list of all of the games that are currently compatible. The monitor runs about the same price as a non-3D display, so why not check it out.
"While visiting Zalman at a few trade shows, I was introduced to their new stereoscopic 3d monitor: the Zalman Trimon 22-inch monitor. nVidia has been showing off their own solutions that use any regular monitor, so what makes this monitor different, and why would you want to buy one? I spoke with Richard Chung of Zalman, who gave me the lowdown on this explained to me the differences between the Zalman monitor and nVidia's 3d solution. For one, this 22-inch 3D LCD monitor is optimized for gaming purposes, supporting 3D and 2D realizations." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PCStats | Subject: Display
Panel technology is something that should get more recognition that it does now. Shopping for a new display tends to be a simple process of picking a size of display and then looking for a good deal, but doing your research before buying a monitor is just as important as researching any other part in your machine. Samsung adds to the choices of panel types to chose from with their cPVA based Samsung SyncMaster F2380. This technology allows Samsung to keep the price down and still claim to provide a brightness of 300 cd/m2, 3000:1
contrast ratio and 178° viewing angle, the sacrifice being the 8ms response time. By the end PC Stats decided that if you are not purely a gamer or a graphic designer, then this is a great choice for anyone looking for a 23" monitor that won't cost them too much.
"The Samsung SyncMaster F2380 monitor isn't based on either TN or IPS technologies. Instead it uses a LCD pixel alignment technology called Patterned Vertical Alignment (PVA). PVA panels offer better viewing angles than TN-based LCD panels, and better contrast ratios and response times than high- end IPS-based LCD panels. It's a compromise that gives you the best of both worlds!" Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hardware Zone | Subject: Display
The most important things in display reviews have changed over the years, from SVGA or VGA to LCD or CRT to more recent times when the big differences have been limited to native resolution and screen size. There are other statistics which are important, like response times, brightness and viewing angles, as well as the colour gamut if you are into graphics design. Thanks to nVIDIA and a few other companies, the next big thing has arrived which is depth, or 3D. The ViewSonic VX2268WM and Samsung SyncMaster 2233RZ are up for review at Digital Trends with a little help from nVIDIA's 3D Vision kit. Both are 120MHz 1680x1050 22" monitors with a 3ms response time in 3D mode, the big question that needs to be answered is the differences. Find out if one 3D monitor is better in the full review.
"While 3D capabilities have not exactly been in the mainstream yet, some LCD monitors have come into the market with 3D support, namely, the Samsung 2233RZ and ViewSonic VX2268WM. We take a look at both LCD monitors on standard and 3d gaming usage to see which will come up on top." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Display
The Dell UltraSharp U2711 is a 27", 2560x1440 LCD with a pair of dual-link DVI inputs, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, component
and composite inputs so no matter what you are connecting to this monitor, it will talk to it. There are also several USB ports and handy flash memory reader.
The inclusion of a DisplayPort input is a big plus for anyone who wants to run EyeFinity with 3 monitors. At first glance this panel seems similar to the 27" Apple iMac, but the similarity is skin deep, the underlying technology is quite different. AnandTech found that the display wasn't quite up to the standards a graphic artist would demand but for gaming and movies they were impressed with the viewing angle and the quality of the images. Definitely worth a look! "The latest offering in the U-series is the U2711, a 27" beauty sporting extremely impressive features. For starters, it has an IPS panel, but this isn't your granddad's IPS panel. The U2711 has an extremely high resolution 2560x1440 panel - similar to the panel that's used in the Apple 27" iMac. Notice that we highlighted the word similar? That's because the two panels aren't identical; the glass might be the same, but there are definitely differences." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jonathan Hung | Source: General | Subject: Display
 After pinching your pennies and pouring over reviews and specs, you finally bought yourself an LCD panel with a slim body. You get it home and realize that the TV mount you got for it is 2 to 3 times as thick. Nothing quite kills the space and aesthetic of your beautiful display by having it protrude off the wall.
Getting your display panel to mount nearly flush to the wall has been a challenge, but Peerless industries has this problem solved with their new SlimLine products including a low profile articulating mount which sits just 1" (flat and tilt mounts are even thinner at 1/3" and 3/4" respectively). These mounts will go perfectly with that 2.6mm LG panel. It will go beautifully with those 30" panels for AMD Eyefinity too.You know you want it! "LAS VEGAS (January 7, 2010) – Peerless Industries today announced four new flat panel wall mount series enabling consumer electronics retailers to mix and match SKUs to address different customer price and feature preferences. The lines range from the entry-level TruVue™ to the top-of-the-line Slimline®, the world’s thinnest mounts for ultra-thin flat panel TVs. MSRPs span $29.99 to $649.99, boxes have a common look and feel for easy display, and in-store merchandising includes self-serve mount selection guides.
46 SKUs for All Needs ... Expanding on a portfolio of 150 flat panel mounts sold primarily through institutional channels, the four new Peerless series offer 46 easy-to-install flat, tilt and articulating models for a full range of TV sizes. The lines vary in functionality, design, construction and price point to offer options to meet all needs. The series are: • Slimline® - the market’s slimmest wall mounts for today’s ultra-thin TVs. The distance between wall and TV is just 1/3” for flat mounts, 3/4" for tilt mounts, and 1” for articulating arm mounts that extend up to 28.9”, enabling mounting mechanisms to virtually disappear. 8 SKUs with MSRPs from $129 to $499. • PerfectMount® - a luxury line with versatile features like perfect screen centering in any position. 13 SKUs with MSRPs from $74.99 to $649.99. • Paramount™ - an intermediate series with a high-gloss black finish. 13 SKUs with MSRPs from $64.99 to $349.99. • TruVue™ - an economy line with basic features for the budget-conscious. 12 SKUs with MSRPs from $29.99 to $199.99. Peerless also offers a full brand merchandising program including multiple point-of-purchase and storyboard display options, store plan-o-gram services and product training. " 
Ryan Shrout | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Display
If you though the display connection battle was already complex with the inclusion of DisplayPort connections as well as HDMI, DVI, dual-link DVI and the legacy VGA ports still showing up on motherboards, be prepared for yet another option. With the upgrade to USB 3.0 and bandwidth as high as 4.8 Gbps, it is very possible that USB 3.0 powered displays will start to filter out in early 2010. There are already USB 2.0 displays available (we reviewed one from EVGA here) but they have been limited in frame rates and resolutions because of the 480 Mbps of bandwidth the connection offers.
Obviously, with 10x as much to work with, the ability to push higher resolution and higher frame rates could open up USB 3.0 as a competitor in this large market.  DisplayLink Inc. has disclosed plans to ship a chip that enables video to run in "SuperSpeed" USB 3.0 standard devices in the second half of 2010, which would allow its use in consumer products as early as next Christmas.
At the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month, the semiconductor startup plans to demonstrate a USB 3.0 device running its chip that will transmit video at up to 4.8 gigabits-per-second, USB 3.0's maximum rate, said Dennis Crespo, executive vice-president of marketing and business development at DisplayLink. The video transmission would be 10 times greater than the current USB 2.0 standard's maximum throughput of 480 megabits-per-second, and "faster than any video peripheral for PCs today," Crespo said, citing the still-popular VGA and DVI video adapters, as well as devices using the newer DisplayLink and HDMI formats. If current USB 2.0 implementations can support 1080p resolutions at 26 FPS or so (as the PC World article quotes) then getting 10x that would (in theory) allow for a 2560x1600 resolution panel to run at about 120 Hz or so. That would be enough for ultra resolution 3D technologies or higher resolution panels at 60 Hz. Now will these panel makers start getting on that for us now? I am still waiting to be able to put a 10 foot 20k x 20k panel on my wish list.
Devices using the USB 3.0 version of the chip will appear at next year's CES, he said, though some may be available in time for the 2010 holiday season.
The upgraded video adapters and docking stations won't be useful, however, until laptops and netbooks arrive sporting USB 3.0. That should happen by Christmas, 2010, Crespo said, as Intel Corp. pushes notebook motherboards to manufacturers. In 2009, Palo Alto, Calif.-based DisplayLink expects to ship about 2.3 million chips, more than double 2008's 1 million total, Crespo said. DisplayLink counts Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Lenovo Group Ltd., Toshiba and 30-odd other hardware makers as customers. "The only company we don't have is Apple," Crespo said. "I think it shows that the market has accepted our technology." On the other hand, Crespo acknowledges that sales to LCD display makers have been disapponting. Samsung is the sole manufacturer building USB video connectivity into their screens. Crespo attributed the poor sales to recessionary pressures leading monitor makers to keep costs down. Analysts like Brian O'Rourke of In-Stat believe that the USB standard will soon start to catch on with LCD makers. He predicted that 70 million USB-enabled monitors will ship in 2013.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Extremetech | Subject: Display
Is response time actually involved in LCD picture blur? Do those fancy new motion enhancement features actually degrade your image quality? Is it actually important to your eyes that you can spot motion blur in still images? These are the questions that ExtremeTech decided to answer when they investigate the issue of motion blur on LCD screens. Their testing involved eight LCDs, two plasmas, one Sony Professional HD Trinitron Studio Monitor and a CRT
for reference. Read on to see just how response time, 60- or 120-Hz refresh rates, strobed LED backlighting, and motion enhancement processing really effect your viewing of moving video.
"Although all display technologies have their own unique strengths and steadily improve over time, users'
memories of their initial weaknesses and limitations can plague them forever. The best examples of this
effect are plasma displays, with their so-called "burn-in" problem (which is actually uneven aging),
something that was technically overcome many years ago but which lingers like an 800-pound gorilla that
still threatens to kill this excellent technology. Plasma manufacturers bear much of the blame because
they have chosen to avoid this issue in their marketing rather than confronting this widely held
perception."
Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: InsideHW | Subject: Display
Acer, ASUS, Samsung, LG and ViewSonic are all well known providers of LCD displays and it is a selection of those manufacturers that InsideHW gathered for a cheap 22" display roundup. Each monitor sports almost exactly the same specifications apart from their claimed contrast, a stat that can be measured by many means and is at best slightly misleading. Read on for an overview of the current state of affairs in the lower end of the 22" market.
"We gathered all 22-inch (21.5’’) monitors that we could with one more condition: price tag should be below 160€. All monitors are black with differences in surface finish: matte or gloss (piano). This is nice change since earlier combinations of black and grey surfaces weren’t that much pleasing. All monitors have only one analog D-Sub, which is expected from low price models. All displays have 16:9 panel ratio, with 1920x1080 resolution. This will satisfy Full-HD standard and offer decent performances in new visually attractive operating systems. All tested models have decent picture control, which is important in case you have graphics card that cannot run new games in resolutions that are different from monitor’s native resolution. This means that if you lower game resolution, picture won’t get stretched but will maintain ratio even if it is not 16:9. Even specifications of all monitors are almost the same with only one difference: declared contrast values…" Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: X-Bit Labs | Subject: Display
AMDs EyeFinity is getting a lot of press, much more so than nVIDIA's 3D Glasses; possibly this is because it is easy to post a video of EyeFinity in action. In order to show a review or video in 3D the viewer has to have already picked up the glasses as well as a 120Hz monitor, at which point they are obviously already hooked. Not to let such difficulties slow them down, X-bit Labs takes a look at ViewSonic's FuHzion VX2268wm 3D
LCD. Until now Samsung has had the corner on this market but not for long, ViewSonic provides higher image quality in terms of color accuracy and response time
as far as X-bit is concerned.
"We are going to talk about a second monitor designed to work with Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision stereoscopic glasses. This time it is a solution from ViewSonic." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Tweaknews | Subject: Display
60Hz displays will probably be the next thing to fall victim to obsolescence as we start to see 120Hz displays appearing on the market. The 1680x1050 Samsung Syncmaster 2233RZ
is one example of the displays taking advantage of the new display technology and at $319 you don't pay too much of a premium for the privilege of
doubling your hertz. You will need a dual link DVI cable capable of sending 120Hz to get the full effect, but after that you can see what has Tweaknews so excited.
"Till now, most monitor releases have been carbon copy releases of technology that has been out for over three years. An image quality tweak here, a design tweak there was all the consumer could expect. But this monitor is different in a big way. The technology difference contained within this rather standard monitor screams out loud in a crowd of your average everyday LCD computer monitor. No longer does the gamer have to settle in order to enjoy their games and no longer do they have to wait. The 120hz technology is here and I hope it is here to stay." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Think Computers | Subject: Display
Thanks to AMD's new Eyefinity, LCDs may start coming in six packs in order to give you a huge screen, but in the mean time you can pick them up singly. Take the Samsung 2233SW Black 21.5" Widescreen LCD, which ascribes to the new widescreen standard of 16x9 offering a perfect 1080p display. It is currently available as a refurbish for $132, so pick up a few! The 5ms response time might seem high, but Think Computers never found any problems gaming, and they were testing on a refurbished model themselves.
“It seems like computer monitors, especially LCD monitors are finally starting to move over to the 16:9 aspect ratio. When we first started seeing widescreen models they were all 16:10 aspect ratio, so you would have resolutions like 1680 x 1050 and 1920 x 1200. Now the 16:9 models are starting to come out offering full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080. Today we will be looking at one such monitor the Samsung SyncMaster 2233SW, which is a 22-inch display that features a 5ms response time, 15000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and a very sleek design."" Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: ModSynergy | Subject: Display
At only 19", the 1366x768 Samsung SyncMaster 19-inch LD190G
might seem a bit small to be interesting but this particular LCD has a few tricks up its sleeving.
ModSynergy liked its overall look as well as its viewing angles, which seemed better than most models to them. The neat trick that it can do involved the built in USB plug, not intended for use as a hub but instead to allow you to use another monitor. It is also very handy for use with a laptop as you can connect the monitor to it via that same USB plug and the help of some software. Drop by for a look at this multi-talented, multi-display monitor.
"Today presents an interesting review of a new series of monitors coming from Samsung called LapFit, which looks to bring versatility and expandability to notebook users whom are seeking a quality multi-display solution without needing additional hardware or confusing adapters. What is impressive about the new LapFit displays is the fact that Samsung offers you a chance to add multiple external monitors to a single PC without the need of additional graphics card or complex software installations, with everything being all done via USB connection. Read on to learn about the new Samsung SyncMaster 19-inch LD190G widescreen LapFit LCD monitor and to see if this is something that could peak your interests. Reviewing this monitor made it clear that the LapFit is not only useful just for the notebook crowd." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Digital Trends | Subject: Display
If you are upgrading your monitor, you might want to consider picking up one of those neat new stereoscopic 3D monitors like the Samsung SyncMaster 2233RZ.
Digital Trends tried out this 1680x1050 22", which also necessitates possession of a pair of NVIDA GeForce 3D Vision glasses plus a compatible NVDIA graphics card and Windows Vista, perhaps Win7 will work but it was not tested. The 3ms response rate as well as the ability to support 120Hz really helped this display in non-3D situations as well. Check out the review before you order this $400 monitor.
"Stereoscopic 3D technology for PCs – not to be confused with 3D graphics – has been
around for more than half a decade, courtesy of graphics processor manufacturer Nvidia,
but due to a dearth of displays that do justice to the technology, consumers have been
slow to adopt it. However, Samsung’s 22-inch, 120Hz SyncMaster 2233RZ has been designed
specifically to let users take advantage of the delights of stereoscopic three-
dimensional viewing (it even comes plastered with Nvidia’s “GeForce 3D Vision Ready”
logo to prove it). Based on our tests, it delivers as promised, producing theatre-
quality 3D in the comfort of home."
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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Zone | Subject: Display
The Samsung SyncMaster P2370
is a 23", 1920x1080 LCD which is about 1.25" thick. The stylish design is the main focus of this display, The Tech Zone didn't spot ghosting but they didn't sound convinced it would be there for a hard core gamer. The brightness and colour contrast were certainly acceptable, so this display might be best used to watch movies. With it's ability to show true 1080p quality and its stylish design, it would satisfy most HTPC enthusiasts.
"This is quite possibly the slimmest LCD as part of Samsung's lineup, if not among the slimmest LCDs on the market today. The SyncMaster P2370 is a 23-inch widescreen monitor and the display portion measures just 30mm in thickness. That's pretty darn thin." Here are some more Display articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: EVGA | Subject: Display
BREA, California - July 16, 2009 - EVGA Corporation, the leading-edge graphics cards and motherboard manufacturer, today announced the availability of the InterView, with two rotatable super-thin high resolution 17" TFT LCD displays supported by one desktop stand. Designed for business presentations, researchers, physicians, financial consultants or creative professionals, the 1440 x 900 resolution screens provide plenty of space and individual video quality adjustments for even the most sensitive image viewing conditions. The InterView screens rotate 180 degrees on a horizontal axis, inverting the on-screen image to be right-side up to viewers on either side of the desk. The screens also fold 90 degrees from completely closed to full width apart, accommodating any workspace while providing the convenience and increased productivity that working with multiple screens offers. Dual keyboard and mouse control make it easy for viewers to take turns manipulating data and images while the other viewer sees it from their side. The InterView comes with a built-in webcam and microphone allowing users to add and view more participants through video conferencing. The base features three USB ports and convenient controls for monitor settings, mic, power and DMS connections. 
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