Samsung T-series LCD Monitor
Size: 26″, 24″ and smaller
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1200
Contrast Ratio: 20,000:1 (dynamic)
Response Time: 5ms
Input: DVI, VGA, HDMI
Availability: Sometime in March, 2008
Samsung unveiled its T-series LCD monitors at CeBIT 2008. The noteworthy T-series sizes are the 24″ and 26″ versions. Both have a pixel format of 1920 x 1200 and a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000:1 and a response time of 5ms. You also have the option of adding a DTV tuner. The dynamic contrast ratio is an amazing 20,000:1 with acceptable response times of 5ms.
There is nothing wrong with good design geared toward business. I think all of the “chiefs” would appreciate that. But when you pitch your products to the guys in IT, I would be surprised if the decision maker gives a whoot about different colors, cool design, or even the HDMI port. He or she would probably ask about a cheaper but just as capable version, and without the HDMI port. Why did Samsung add that HDMI port? And what’s with the DTV tuner option? Do they think corporations worldwide are now wanting their workers to hook up their 360s and PS3s via HDMI and play games and/or even watch TV while they are working?
Redo the marketing and take these to the consumers who would actually value the design, the ports, and the tuner option.
Source: Engadget
[tags]Samsung, LCD Monitor, 24″, 26″, 1920 x 1200, Dynamic Contrast, DVI, HDMI[/tags]
NEC MultiSync LCD5220
Size: 52″
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080
Brightness: 700 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
Response Time: 8ms
Backlight: U-shaped CCFL
Other: 19mm (0.7″) bezel, RoHS compliant
Price: $8,149.99
Availability: April 2008
NEC Display Solutions of America announced on February 27 the MultiSync LCD5220. The LCD5220 is a 52″ LCD geared toward digital signage, corporate boardrooms and education applications. None of the display specifications are that impressive, but the TileMatrix technology that allows for the creation of a video wall in a 5×5 matrix that span almost 25′ is cool.
Source: NEC
[tags]NEC, 52″, LCD Monitor, Digital Signage, U-Shaped CCFL, 1920 x 1080, RoHS[/tags]
ASUS VW223B
Size: 22″
Pixel Format: 1680 x 1050
Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
Response Time: 5ms
Input: VGA, USB via DisplayLink
The VW223B from ASUS is a 22″ LCD monitor, but with a twist. With a little magic from DisplayLink, the VW223B can be connected to your computer via USB. And that’s not all. You can daisy-chain up to six of them. I was given the opportunity to see this first hand at CES 2008 and was very impressed. There were no performance degradation and the sixth LCD display showing a video clip looked just as sharp as the first one surfing the net.
Source: Engadget
[tags]ASUS, LCD Monitor, 22″, DisplayLink, USB, 1680 x 1050[/tags]
BenQ SH4241
Size: 42″
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Response Time: 6ms
Contrast Ratio: 1500:1
Viewing Angle: 178/178
Other: Ambient light sensor
Availability: Taiwan
BenQ’s SH4241 is a nicely designed 42″ 1080p LCD TV. Some might like the red bar accent and some might not. I just hope it doesn’t get in the way of experiencing what is on the LCD. A special feature of the SH4241 is an integrated ambient light sensor. Ambient light sensors have been around for a while and have been integrated into the MacBook Pro for quite some time and now the Air has it too. The light sensor senses the brightness of the environment and modulates the brightness of the screen on the SH4241. I would like to see this technology be incorporated into the remote control as well: when it is dark, the backlit keys would light up as soon as you touch it. The backlight would do nothing if the ambient light was bright.
According to DigiTimes, BenQ and Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will launch a promotion within Taiwan. Customers who purchase BenQ’s 37″ and 42″ 1080p LCD TVs from Tsann Kuen retail stores will receive a discount for CHT’s movie on demand (MOV) subscriptions and a 10MP BenQ digital camera. Folks in Taiwan will need to hurry as the promotion ends March 31.
Source: DigiTimes
[tags]BenQ, 42″, 1080p, Full HD, 1920 x 1080, LCD TV, Ambient Light Sensor[/tags]
NEC Display Solutions of America and Magnetic Media is working together to provide 3D display solutions for advertising applications. Magnetic Media will incorporate its Enabl3D technology on a standard NEC 57″ LCD to enable 3D video content. According to Magnetic Media, the viewer does not require any special glasses to view 3D that can pop out about a foot from the screen. 2D content can also be viewed but with a slight loss of resolution.
There have been many 3D display prototypes in the past several years with none that have garnered widespread attention. At this point, the general consumer has no need of 3D. But with the advent of 3D-enabled movie theaters offering a great experience (and some would say better than the 2D experience), I think the movie goers among us would want a similar experience at home. In my opinion, we are approaching an inflection point where the general public will begin purchasing gadgets and technology to experience 3D.
Source: aka
[tags]NEC, Magnetic Media, 52″, 3D, LCD TV[/tags]