Ultrawide Monitors Or Multiple Monitors: What's Best For Productivity?

If you're in the workplace or you just need to be very productive whenever you are on your computer then multiple monitors have always been the way to go. However, a new type of monitor is challenging this status quo, and that is the ultrawide. Ultrawide displays that are packing resolutions that look better than multiple monitors side-by-side. So how do Ultrawides differ from multi-screen setups? Well, there are a few ways.

Ultrawide monitors are displays that have a 21:9 aspect ratio. Depending on the size of your screen, you are probably going to have a resolution of around 2,560 to 3,440 pixels wide and 1,080 pixels to 1,440 pixels high with screen sizes measuring from 29" to 34" diagonally. This gives you a lot of horizontal working space and, sometimes, more than what you get by having multiple monitors next to each other. In addition to that, a single ultrawide monitor offers a seamless working experience without bezels getting in the way and without having multiple connectors running through your workspace.

The ultimate goal would be to have a single monitor that gives you the screen real estate of multiple monitors using a single connector to your video card. Ultrawide displays also give you the ability to run native resolutions on current-gen video cards without having to upgrade to cards with more power, more ports, or even two or three cards if you want a truly smooth experience. At least that's what people want. What they actually get is a little different.

Companies like Dell, LG, AoC, Asus, and Samsung all make ultrawide monitor options though there are typically one or two specific models per company to pick from. Even though there may be a lot of players on the field that doesn't mean there are a lot of options to choose from. LG has three top models, Dell has two top models, Asus has two top models, AOC has one top model and NEC has one top model, all of which range from $350 to $1,200.

The question here is, however, whether or not an ultrawide display makes you more productive then multi-monitor setups. To be honest, the number of monitors you have doesn't matter in terms of productivity. What matters is the amount of real estate those monitors have and how you use it. If you have a couple small displays and you are having trouble scrolling and reading documents and things then these multiple monitors aren't helping you. One really large monitor is capable of accommodating all of this information cleanly and will increase your productivity.

But at what size does an ultrawide monitor start to be better than multiple monitors? Well, at 34" you begin to have more than enough room to work and with resolutions like 3,440 x 1,440 you are getting enough space to open up three or four browsers, documents or applications side-by-side  or tiled without text getting too small to read or menus becoming hard to navigate. In addition to that, 34" monitors are typically the flagship models for a company and have all the necessary ports and connectors that you would ever need.

Basically what it all boils down to is the fact that ultrawide monitors can be great and they could be the future of the traditional workplace. However, the benefits of an ultrawide monitor only really come with the models that are 30" or larger. The curved angles of the ultrawide monitors are also very nice, not to mention that they are all HD monitors. If you have the money to drop on one of the larger, more expensive ultrawide monitors then you may find that the uniform screen and lack of frames cutting things off is exactly what you are looking for. In terms of productivity well that depends on the size of your screen real estate and how you use it.

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Dell Debuts SE2716H Monitor With Curved VA Screen

Samsung has been aiming to make more monitors of different sizes with a slight curve in the screen. This design is to help the viewing experience feel a bit more natural and comfortable by decreasing the distance between the edges of the screen and your eyes. The Dell SE2716H follows the same style of monitor as the Samsung S27E510C by featuring a similar curved Vertical Alignment (VA) panel. The bezel is 7.7mm, using the 2-stage design encompassing a slim, hard outer bezel and a pretty thin panel border. The shape of the stand also accommodates the slight curve of the monitor.

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The panel is believed to be a 60Hz 27" Samsung curved MVA (Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment) panel with 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) resolution. This is different since Dell's been using its LG Display panels on a lot of its recent models. A typical brightness of 300 cd/m² is specified with a 3000:1 static contrast ratio and 178/178° specified viewing angles. If we're correct about what panel is being used, the screen surface is medium matte anti-glare whilst true 8-bit color is supported without dithering.

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A WLED backlight is used which offers sRGB coverage. A 6ms grey to grey response time is specified using the 'Fast' response time setting, with a 'Normal' option also available with more grey to grey acceleration. The monitor includes ports for 2 HDMI (with MHL) VGA, 3.5mm headphone jack and 3.5mm audio input. There are also two 9W down-firing speakers, which are pretty powerful for integrated monitor speakers as they produce a richer, better quality sound than most integrated solutions. The stand that is included offers tilt as the only ergonomic adjustment option and there are no VESA holes.

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You can find more info on this model on certain regional Dell websites, such as their Hong Kong site. This model is expected to be available in the US on September 15th, with an RRP of $399.99. There's still no details on price or availability for the UK. So take a look at Dell's sites, if you're interested and are looking for a new, all around better monitor.

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What Exatly Is 4K?

The display technology world has been getting all the better ever since the world saw its first CRT color television display. But nowadays, in a world with LCD, OLED, Plasma, and even DLP technology, we the consumers are begged the question: what does this mean to me and my monitor or television set?

Well, first of all, you might have noticed that 4K TVs aren't just popping up here and there. Companies like LG, Sharp, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony are jumping all over the 4K technology as part of their press conferences. Not to mention even PC monitor manufacturers are just as quick to jump on the bandwagon.

With all of this chatter about how great 4K TV resolution is, you might want to read on to find out exactly what this means, especially when you look at the price tag that comes attached with the "4K" name.

I know what you're thinking, "how did we jump from 1080 to 4,000-pixel resolution?"

Well, a lot of this confusion is caused by the change in terminology. TVs were formerly referred to by their vertical dimension before 4K came along. Resolutions that came to be classified as 4K or higher (5K-8K) are referred to by their horizontal dimension.

But the gimmick in the terminology doesn't stop there. In fact, most TVs nowadays that are being advertised as 4K are only 3840x2160!

But back to the original question, no we didn't jump from 1080 pixel resolution to 4000, the screen size changed from 1080 to 2160 across the vertical dimension, and from 1920 pixels to 3840 or greater across the horizontal dimension.

Now that you know what 4K is, you can just go out and pick your display or monitor right? WRONG. Before you decide whether you want to spend that extra buck, make sure it's even going to make a difference. Don't forget, you must take into account the distance you are from the television, and what means you're going to use your TV. Otherwise, you might end up spending a pretty penny on a TV that isn't going to make much of a difference to you or any event-goers.

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This 24-inch Monitor is only $100

Most of the time when we are working or playing on a computer, it is generally a pretty small laptop or even a tablet. But there is nothing quite like looking at a nice, big screen. If you have a desktop PC then you probably need one, but even if you are connecting it to a laptop or a Chromebook, it is still going to make the experience better.

Sometime's big deals pop up that you just can't ignore. Right now at TigerDirect, you can get the Seiki SE24FA01-R 24-inch desktop monitor for $139.99, and that is with shipping included and everything. You can also redeem a mail in rebate that puts it at $99.99 total.

Mail in rebates aren't always the coolest thing in the world. You have to fill stuff out and wait. But, even if you are too lazy to send it in, it's still a really great deal without even doing that. I only say it like that because I am one of those people who would rather spend the extra 40 dollars to not have to worry about it. But if you are super into that sort of thing, I would opt for the "no-wait rebate" option that gets your rebate in  the mail to you in about 5 business days. It means you get $4 less back, but it's worth 4 dollars to not wait between 8 and 10 weeks to get your extra money back. 10 weeks is not worth $40.

The monitor itself is 23.5 inches, which still qualifies as being a 24-inch class monitor. It has a 1920 x 1080 pixel native resolution, LED backlighting and a 5ms response time. It has all the inputs that you would assume it would, including VGA, DVI and HDMI. It also has stereo speakers, so you could hook it up directly to a gaming console or anything really.

So, this super cheap monitor has everything that the super expensive ones have. There aren't too many reviews to be found on it at this time, but the few that do exist are very positive. With a solid resolution and all of the inputs that you would need, it's hard to see where you could go wrong at all.

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If you have a laptop as your main computer, or maybe you just need to upgrade your monitor, I would say this would be the time to do so. You can't beat having a big monitor, and you certainly are not going to find one this size for that price, probably ever again. I love it when deals pop up like this. You only come across something like this maybe once or twice a year, and that includes Black Friday. And don't even get me started on Black Friday... never again.

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Multiple-Monitor Setups Can Increase Work Productivity

Having a multiple monitor setup for your computer used to be something that was reserved for hardcore PC users, like designers, programmers and hardcore PC gamers. However, that mindset has changed over the past couple of years. Multiple monitor setups have become more mainstream, especially with businesses that have the money and the space to do so. For example, in my little office there are 4 of us working and we all have multiple monitor setups. Two of us have three monitors and the other two have 4 (because they're fancy or something like that). However, the real big question here is whether or not having multiple monitors is beneficial, especially in terms of productivity.

Naturally there are clear benefits to having more than one monitor. Multitasking is easier, you don't have to switch between windows as often, it's easier to manage things like social media, etc... But how does it affect your productivity. There have actually been studies done about this very thing, with one such study from the University of Utah finding that people working on things like editing tasks showed higher productivity using two monitors as opposed to one.

The study found that more monitors decreased toggling time between windows on a single screen. This may not seem like much but this can actually save you 10 seconds for every five minutes of work. Having multiple monitors doesn't force you to toggle back and forth between windows and also allows you to take in more. However, not all the information on your monitors can be useful. This all depends on the size of your monitors.

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If you have multiple monitors but one of them is quite a bit smaller than the other (like if you're using a tablet or a laptop as a second screen). An ultrawide monitor is any monitor that has a 21:9 aspect ratio or better. Depending on the size of your monitor, your resolution will most likely be around 2560 to 3440 pixels wide and 1080 to 1440 pixels high. In addition to that, display sizes generally range from 29" to 34".

The 34" monitors are priced rather high, though for multitasking and productivity for a single monitor they are definitely worth it. These monitors are so large that it is easy to have multiple windows occupy the same screen without the content on those screens being diminished to severely. And with resolutions of 3440 x 1440 everything should look really nice.

To boil it all down yes, having multiple monitors can increase your productivity. However, it all really depends on what you are using your computer for. There are situations where having multiple monitors or a single ultrawide monitor is absolutely necessary. But for average users, having two monitors could be more of a luxury than a necessity.

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Samsung Develops A (Potentially) More Affordable Curved Monitor

Curved monitors are a lot like curved TVs. They're exciting, neat and a real beauty to look at. However, they are also ridiculously expensive...like buy a new curved monitors or by a new car expensive. Samsung realizes this and is attempting to change it by making curved monitors more affordable. This is an extremely smart business model, especially during a time when the technology is relatively new. With all the tech coming out in this market being the same, the only thing you can really do to set yourself apart is give consumers something that makes them chose your product over another. In Samsung's case, that thing is price.

The company has built its new S27D590CS monitor with a VA panel that provides vertical and horizontal viewing angles of 178 degrees along with an impressive 350 cd/m2 brightness. In addition to that, this monitor also has contrast ratio of 3000:1 and a gray to gray response time of 4ms while also covering most of the sRGB color space. A "Game Mode" feature is also included, which adjusts the gamma and saturation settings so that it is easier to make out detail in dark scenes. 

According to Samsung, the curved design will create a sort of 3D effect. The company also stated that, due to the curvature of the screen images may appear to have a sense of depth. This sounds a little far fetched but it is quite possible that the screen will offer a truly immersive experience. Samsung has also fitted the monitor with DisplayPort, VGA and HDMI inputs in addition to a 3.5mm audio jack for the 5-watt speakers. A VESA mount is also included along with controls that are accessible form the rear of the monitor, giving the monitor a very nice aesthetic.  

Samsung has yet to talk specifics on the actual price of the monitor, though it will probably cast a lot more than your average monitor. The one thing the monitor has going for it in terms of pricing is the resolution. This curved monitor only has a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution. Most curved computer monitors have higher resolutions with most coming out with 4K resolutions. So while this monitor may be more expensive than most full HD monitors it will most likely be less expensive than any other curved monitor on the market.

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PC Gamers Can Now Game With 4K Resolutions While Thumbing Nose At Console Gamers Yet Again

4K is literally taking over, much like DVD took over VHS. Pretty soon, 4K is going to be your only option when it comes to screens, whether they be on tablets, phones, televisions or computer monitors. When it comes to the gaming community, there is a division as to which is better, console gaming or PC gaming. While console gaming may have a more mainstream following, there is still an incredible amount of PC gamers out there. And if there's one thing PC gamers have over console gamers, it's that they are not hindered by resolution. Even with the current crop of next-gen consoles, gamers on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are struggling to hit full 1080p HD resolutions with their games. On the flip side PC gamers are already starting to branch out into 4K resolution gaming thanks to new hardware that is both powerful and expensive.

4K laptops have already begun shipping to consumers around the world with the first one out of the gate being Toshiba's 15" Satellite model. Apple has already entered the market with a 4K-friendly Mac Pro desktop, though a lot of PCs are capable of pushing resolutions higher than 1080p with Nvidia's newest generation of 8000-series GPUs. However, it doesn't matter how high you push the resolution if the monitor you are playing on can't run higher than 1080p. That's where 4K monitors come into play. These devices are similar to their TV siblings, meaning they are still new and still very expensive.

Monoprice is known for having very reasonably priced PC and AV accessories and looks to be taking that business model into the 4K monitor world with the announcement of its newest model, which looks to be cheaper than some comparable models that are currently available.

The new monitor is Monoprice's 28" UHD (ultra-high definition) monitor, which runs at a ridiculous 3840x2160 pixel resolution. The monitor became available for preorder last month and is available now from the company's website with a limit of 10 per customer (because obviously you can afford more than one). Current pricing for the monitor, which is dubbed the UHD CrystalPro 4K monitor, is $550 on Monoprice's website. At the beginning of the year comparable monitors like this were priced in excess of $1,000, though recent price cuts by both Dell and Samsung have helped in driving prices down.

Physically, the UHD CrystalPro 4K is relatively thin and comes with a brushed-metal bottom bezel as well as a sharper look than some of the other budget displays. This monitor also comes with three HDMI ports and a DisplayPort. Performance reports have come in from all over the place, but one that should put it into perspective comes from CNET, who tested the monitor on a 4K-ready gaming PC. Playing Battlefield 4 at full 4K resolution with "ultra" graphics settings CNET acknowledged that the game "looked and played fantastic."

The majority of PC gamers won't be making the switch to 4K anytime soon, much like a majority of console gamers didn't switch to the Xbox One or PlayStation 4 immediately. However, should hardware prices continue to drop like they are, PC gamers will have more of an incentive to make the switch, plus it will also give them even more bragging rights over their console gamer foes. If you have the money to drop on 4K then check out Monoprice's website here to purchase the UHD CrystalPro 4K gaming monitor.

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Seiki Bringing Three 4K Monitors Into The Market

So I was walking around Best Buy today and I happened upon some of those new 4K curved screen HDTVs and, needless to say, they were pretty impressive. The one that they had front and center was a 70" 3D Smart TV that had an eye-opening $8,000 price tag (and it was on sale) but from what I witnessed, it was probably worth it. Seeing something so crisp and vibrant was fantastic, especially for something that is 70". But I want to talk about the same technology, only smaller, like computer monitor small.

California-based, Chinese-owned Seiki became well-known for its 50" 4K HDTV (among the first of its kind). Since then, the company has fallen to the background because companies like Asus, Dell and Samsung have all dipped their toes in the 4K market, delivering products that sell for $600 to $1,000. But that hasn't stopped Seiki from trying to get back into the ring.

The company recently announced plans to disrupt the 4K market with all new 4K dedicated monitors. A total of three monitors are being prepped for launch by the company. The 28" 28U4SEP-G02, the 32" 32U4SEP-G02 and the 40" 40U4SEP-G02 are said to come with a host of features that will give other 4K devices a run for their money.

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All three monitors are said to feature the standard 4K UHD (ultra high-definition) of 3,840 x 2,160 along with 12-bit color processing, ports that include HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.3, MHL 3.0, DVI and VGA, picture-in-picture mode capable of supporting four non-scaled 1080p streams, a USB 3.0 hub and a VESA-compliant mount. If that doesn't do it for you then maybe this will: All three monitors will also feature a 60Hz output, which is absolutely crucial for gaming and any motion-based media tasks. For a quick reference, the first 4K UHD sets to come from Seiki featured a 30HZ output so we're talking double here.

While these features and specs are extremely impressive, a physical representation of them has yet to be seen. Seiki has yet to make any demos available so all we have is what the company tells us. Until a physical model can be acquired, the real-world quality and performance of these monitors cannot be determined.

Sitting at home on the couch at a distance seems like the right fit for something that has a resolution like this. Putting a 4K monitor on your desk a foot away is a completely different story. I wonder if the resolution on these devices will be too good for use as a computer monitor. I use a dual-monitor setup and I know plenty of people that do as well, if not a tri- or quad-monitor setup. My only concern would be that having 2, 3 or 4 28" monitors may be a bit much at a 4K resolution, let alone having multiple 32" or 40" monitors running 4K. But who knows, I could be completely wrong about this. It's just my humble opinion.

Expect to see these three monitors from Seiki hit store shelves at the tail end of this year or in the first quarter of 2015.

Understanding How A Computer Monitor Works Can Make Picking Your Next Monitor More Of A Dream And Less Of A Nightmare

When it comes to the new technology that we use today, it helps to be knowledgeable on the subject. You never want to go in blind when deciding what type of tech product you are going to buy, because you need know if you could be wasting your money. There are some products that we never really think about becoming knowledgeable on however. Take your monitor for example. You're capable of reading this right now on your computer screen, but does that mean you know how it works? What if your monitor were to die on you? Would you know enough about monitors to confidently go out, spend your hard-earned money, and come back with a solid investment? You always want to know about your devices. In the end, it'll help you decide what type of monitor you want/need, and you'll know exactly what you're spending your cash on.

Your monitor is arguably the most important, if not one of the most important, pieces of your computer. You really couldn't do anything without it. You're going to want it to be a high resolution, right? The resolution rate is a big part of why we buy the monitors we buy these days. There are some of us out there who aren't exactly tech savvy, and we may not be familiar with computer monitor resolution rates. There are a myriad of different resolutions, but if we are looking at today's standards, the WQHD resolution is the one everyone seems to be going for. This particular acronym stands for "Wide Quad High Definition", and you've seen it more times than you think. Every time you are looking at the specs for a new tech device and you see the pixel resolution say 2,560 x 1,440, you've been looking at a WQHD display. Another handy tip to know is that the first number is referring to the number of pixels on the horizontal axis and the second number is referring to the pixels on the vertical axis. Just from that alone, you'll be able to tell how good a monitor is and if it's widescreen or not.

Another thing to learn about is the aspect ratio. There aren't a lot of us familiar with this term either, even though we see it all the time. Whenever you see a monitor with an aspect ratio of 16:9, this describes the ratio between the width of the display screen compared to the height of the display screen. This is just one way to describe the size of your monitor. The other way is just flat out finding out the screen size, another fact that can easily be misinterpreted. When a display is 20", that doesn't mean horizontally. It's talking about the diagonal measurement. Measure your screen from one corner to the corner opposite, diagonally, and you'll find out your display's screen size.

The Bit-depth of your screen is something else to take into consideration. The bit-depth of your monitor is basically describing how many colors your screen can emit. Most screens today are 24 bit-depth or 32 bit-depth. They both have the same amount of colors. The only difference between the two is that the extra 8 bits on the 32 bit-depth have to deal with translucency of the image. This is mainly used in video games and different styles of animation to get the desired effects. If you're using an LCD display right now, you're dealing with a lot of different colors. Each pixel is brought up with 3 subpixels. The 3 subpixels come with a red, blue, and green filter and come with roughly 256 shades for each filter. So you figure, 256 x 256 x 256. You're dealing with around 16.8 million colors. This is explains why your screen may, or may not, be as vibrant as it is.

These are just a few basics on learning about monitors. If you're seriously considering upgrading your monitor or just want/need a new one, knowing about them is going to help dramatically in the long run. That knowledge could leave you with a better monitor choice and a fatter wallet!

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ViewSonic Debuts New Android Smart Display and 27" LED Monitors

ViewSonic recently celebrated its 25th birthday and did so in good fashion by unveiling a set of three display products in London. The unveil included the VSD220, a 22" Android-based Smart Display, the VP2770-LED, a high resolution 27" monitor targeted towards graphics professionals, and the Pro9000, a full-HD hybrid laser/LED home cinema projector.

Most people may get a bitter taste in their mouth when they hear the term Smart Display thanks to the short-lived 2003-vintage WiFi-linked thin client technology that was released for Windows XP. In fact, CEO of ViewSonic James Chu even referenced the company's less than stellar airpanel V150 in his opening remarks. Thankfully, the VSD220 is a different product entirely.

The display part of the product is a 21.5" LED-backlit touchscreen monitor with a native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 full HD while the smart side consists of a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. In addition to that, the device runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Internet connectivity consists of WiFi 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n or Ethernet with Bluetooth 2.1 and USB 2.0 built-in for attaching keyboards, mice or any other type of peripheral.

This monitor also comes with a micro HDMI port, allowing you to turn this smart display into a more traditional monitor. The kickstand for the device can also be set back pretty far, which allows you to put the touchscreen at a reasonably comfortable angle. The VS220 should be available in Europe in mid to late October for an estimated price of around $578.

ViewSonic also unveiled the VP2770-LED, which, as I mentioned earlier, is targeted towards professional digital design customers. This device is a 27", slim-bexel IPS monitor with a class-leading maximum resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. The monitor offers wide viewing angles in both vertical and horizontal planes and is capable of delivering 10-bit color, which is 10.7 billion colors, in case you were wondering.

This monitor comes with VGA, HDMI, dual-link DVI-D and DisplayPort inputs along with five USB ports. The stand is capable of swiveling and pivoting from landscape to portrait mode, adding extra functionality that you don't get with most monitors. The monitor is said to be shipping in October as well for an estimated price of around $739.

Source: ZDNet - ViewSonic launches 22-inch Android Smart Display

LG Debuts Extremely Wide EA93 Monitor at IFA 2012

LG recently debuted a rather strange looking monitor before displaying it at this year's IFA 2012 conference. The monitor itself is designed with those who like to multitask in mind as well as people who really enjoy watching movies on their computers. Known as the EA93, this 29" monitor comes with a 21:9 aspect ratio, which is also the same ratio used in movie theaters, as well as a native WQHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,080, which makes it perfect for watching Blu-ray movies or gaming without having to deal with distracting screen bezels that typically come with multi-monitor setups.

In addition to movie buffs and multitaskers, the EA93 is also targeting photographers, multimedia professionals and others. The large frame and the ability for the screen to be split are some of the more appealing features for these users. The screen-splitting feature allows you to break up the display into four different segments and also allows for a variety of customizing options. What's more is that the Dual Link-up function also allows two devices to be connected to the monitor simultaneously, like your computer and a video game console, for example.

The EA93 also comes with a response time of 5ms and a 178-degree viewing angle, both horizontally and vertically. As far as connectivity options are concerned, the EA93 comes with one DVI-D Dual port, two HDMI ports, four USB 3.0 ports, one DisplayPort, PC audio in and headphone out. There is also support for Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL), allowing you to mirror the contents of your smartphone or tablet while simultaneously charging it as well.

Unfortunately, LG has yet to announce an exact release date, nor have they given out exact pricing information either. However, the EA93 wasn't the only thing that LG debuted at IFA 2012. In addition to this monitor, LG debuted the EA83, a 27" IPS monitor with a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution that will sell for €800, or a little over $1,000 USD. This monitor comes with a 16:9 aspect ratio and features a plethora of ports, including one DVI-D Dual, HDMI and USB 3.0.

Source: TechSpot - LG shows off extra-wide 29-inch, 21:9 monitor at IFA

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AOC Launches New 27" LED Backlit Monitor

AOC, which is probably not as well known among casual PC monitor customers, has been around for quite some time and controls the market of lower priced computer monitors that still have most of the features people want and need. Well, the company recently announced the launch of a new computer display known as the e2752Vh. This device comes with a 27" screen and utilizes LED backlighting which targets PC gamers and home theater enthusiasts who are looking for great image quality at a more affordable price.

The e2752Vh will sell for $249.99, including a $50 discount, from August 11 through August 17 at select retailers. The discounted price can be acquired from TigerDirect along with BestBuy.com. The normal price of the display is $299.99 while AOC promises that the device is able to handle the grind of computer gaming with a gray-to-gray response time of 2ms. In addition to that, the quick response time should create crisp, clean graphics during fast action sequences in movies and video games.

The screen itself can display 16.7 million colors and can also be wall mounted using a standard VESA 100mm mount. Connectivity ports face outwards instead of downwards, which makes thing much easier to connect and disconnect when you need to. The e2752Vh also includes an Off Timer that sets an alarm clock to turn the screen off automatically whenever you want it to. AOC also ships the screen with Screen+ software, allowing it to be divided into four separate work areas.

Overall resolution for the monitor is full 1,920 x 1,080 HD at 60Hz with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The Dynamic contrast ratio for the screen is 20,000,000:1 with brightness rated at 300 cd/m². Connectivity options include DVI-D as well as HDMI out, both of which support HDCP for protected Blu-ray content, and a pair of internal 2.5-watt speakers are integrated into the design, allowing for sound without the need of external speakers.

If you are looking for a nice-sized LED backlit monitor that isn't extremely expensive, especially one that can double as an HDTV, then the e2752Vh from AOC is definitely something you should look into. If you are also looking for any kind of lower-priced monitor for your PC, AOC is the brand for you. Low-price monitors are this company's specialty and sometimes more expensive doesn't always mean better.

Source: Slash Gear - AOC launches new 27-inch widescreen e2752Vh LED backlit monitor

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Samsung Debuts New Smart Station Monitor

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (Sepco) is trying to further strengthen its top position in the smartphone, tablet and PC industries with its introduction of the Samsung Smart Station monitor, a central hub that connects all of your devices into a notebook PC. According to Business Unit Director of IT for Sepco Eric Sulit, "We are No. 1 in those categories in the first quarter of the year. We are making these products work very well."

Sulit noted that the Samsung Galaxy Y outsold all other feature phones in the market last holiday season and added, "This was the No. 1 selling phone during the last holiday season." Sulit also mentioned that Samsung also holds the top spot in the computer monitor market with over a 40% share. "Our engineers have been working overtime to produce a monitor that will improve how one uses it. The end result of their work is that in a single connection you can connect your PC to your mobile phone, to your printer, to your keyboard and to your mouse."

The Samsung Smart Station monitor does way more than simply display images from a PC. A single USB connection allows you to dock the PC to a 24" full HD monitor complete with keyboard, mouse, external hard drive disk or printer. In addition to that, the monitor has a mobile HD link that allows you to display the mobile phone's content on the monitor as well. Another feature is the mobile control. The keyboard and mouse can be used to control a smartphone as well, adding extra usability.

Samsung also debuted its wireless printer along with the Smart Station, which prints documents via WiFi, even if there isn't a nearby router. The printer also allows wireless scanning as well. According to Sulit, "Now you can scan, save and print using your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet." The printer, which is also a monochrome multi-function laser printer, has the ability to send faxes as well, making it a true multifarious device.

Samsung is seeking to maintain the number one spot in the PC, smartphone, tablet and monitor industries and they may be very capable of doing so, especially with the release of such devices as the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone and this new Samsung Smart Station monitor. The Samsung Smart Station monitor runs for around $400.

Source: Business Mirror - Samsung aims for top post in IT market with new offerings

Toshiba Unveils the DX1215 All-In-One

Reports are in on the new all-in-one DX1215 touchscreen from Toshiba and the reports are good. According to multiple reviews, Toshiba's DX1215 all-in-one has one of the best touchscreens on the market and the fancy wireless peripherals and amazing speakers give you a fairly decent all-in-one multimedia device. The only thing lacking is the mobile processor.

For $934 you can get the DX1215 with a second-generation Intel Core i5-2410M processor which, surprisingly enough, is a laptop processor as opposed to a desktop processor, as well as built-in HD graphics. In addition to that you also get 4GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive and built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. The DX1215 also runs a 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium as an operating system.

The 21.5" touchscreen is extremely pleasing aesthetically, being very bright with excellent color representation and excellent contrast. The touchscreen is also one of the most responsive and most accurate touchscreens on the market. The glossy screen surrounded by a thin, shiny black bezel, has a native 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, making all of your HD pictures and videos really pop. Picture quality is clear and crisp though the viewing angels could be better as the screen gets significantly darker the more you move to either side.

Multitouch works impeccably and there is almost no lag whatsoever, which definitely makes the experience so much more enjoyable. Unfortunately, Toshiba has yet to fully optimize the DX1215's version of Windows 7 for touchscreens, so you may run into some trouble using some regular apps, like Internet Explorer, right out of the box. Thankfully this is something that can be easily calibrated, even though it is an odd problem to have considering how much time Toshiba spent on the actual screen.

As far as performance, the DX1215 could be better, especially considering its position as a budget all-in-one. The device only gets a WorldBench 6 benchmark score of 115, though that isn't too surprising considering the mobile processor. Graphics performance isn't anything to blow your mind either. However, the DX1215 did perform better than some other devices for around the same price. The DX1215 relies on Intel's integrated HD graphics with a frame rate of 45.8 fps.

Overall the DX1215 from Toshiba is stylish with some sleek peripherals and an awesome touchscreen and speakers. However, it isn't the best when it comes to performance and the software isn't top-of-the-line either. A lot of unnecessary software and an interface that isn't optimized for a touchscreen are definitely some major inconveniences but not necessarily a deal breaker for most.

Source: PC World - Toshiba DX1215

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LG ISP5 Series Coming Soon

While it isn't news that your computer monitor provides you with invaluable experience when using your computer, there are companies out there that are trying to make that experience better. One such company is LG and one such series of monitors is the LG IPS5 Series, which looks to provide an increased user experience.

The LG IPS5 Series uses an IPS panel (obviously) in its design in order to provide a better picture. Color temperatures measure in at nearly 6,500K and the contrast ratio tops out at 5,000,000:1. In addition to that, all monitors in the series also have a full 1,920 x 1,080 HD resolution.

Another interesting feature is the Dual Package feature. This makes adding a secondary monitor to your setup much simpler and also allows you to have a pretty cool looking setup. You also don't have to mess with calibrating the monitors as each one is calibrated before you buy it. You will even get a report from LG about how your particular monitor was calibrated.

The LG IPS5 Series comes in two sizes, 21.5" and 23", and should both be available soon. However, you could always wait until November when LG unleashes the ISP5P, which gives you everything you get with the standard ISP5 as well as a posing stand with adjustable height.

Pricing is currently unavailable though both monitors do look very nice, especially if you are considering a new monitor or building a custom PC. Keep an eye out for the LG ISP5 Series of monitors when they start dropping in on store shelves in the next couple of weeks.

Source: TFTS - LG IPS5 Monitors Start Selling Soon, Reportedly Offers Colors To Match Reality Itself [LG's New Line Of Computer Monitors, The IPS5 Series, Set To Land With Promises Of Impressive Color And Picture]

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Two New Monitors from LG on Display at IFA

LG is planning on taking the cover off of its newest products, the ultra-slim E91 and D237IP monitors, at the upcoming IFA 2011 convention in Berlin. The E01 has a depth of only 7.2mm as well as a very stylish acrylic finish, sure to make it a hit with more high-end customers. The other monitor, the D237IPS, boosts LG's market-leading Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) 3D display technology on IPS panels giving you a brighter and clearer 3D image.

According to Havis Kwon, President and CEO of LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company, "These monitors aren't just for work and internet browsing, they were designed to be the center of entertainment for any bedroom, study or dormitory. The E91 and D237IPS combine elegant design and unique technology to look great in any room and still be able to deliver exceptional images and videos."

The E91, with its incredibly thin frame and bezel, takes up minimum space on your desk while at the same time adding a little bit of style. The bezel measures only 4.35mm and the screen looks almost as if it doesn't have a border at all. The hanger-type hinge design of the E91 also makes it extremely easy for you to adjust your monitor to the desired viewing angle.

The SUPER+ resolution of the E91 also ensures that you are getting the highest picture quality possible and also prevents any decrease in resolution during format upgrades. In addition to that, this resolution also sharpens blurry edges and adds new life to dim colors. The 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio of the E91 also helps in delivering a an extremely vivid and crisp image.

The D237IPS, on the other hand, uses state-of-the-art 3D technology in order to deliver high-quality and comfortable 3D viewing. In addition to that, this device also boasts "Flicker-Free" certification as well as lower crosstalk, which means less dizziness and headaches from using the 3D. The brightness of this monitor clocks in at 100nits, which is over twice that of competing 3D monitors, and the D237IPS also offers a more clear 3D picture in order to reduce eyestrain.

More information about both the E91 and D237IPS monitors from LG will be on hand at this year's IFA 2011 convention in Berlin. We will have all the updates about both of these devices as they come from the show floor so keep checking back for all the latest information.

Source: Engadget - LG gets ready for IFA with a pair of new monitors

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Acer Unveils Two New 3D LCD Monitors

3D HDTVs are becoming increasingly popular, as are 3D computer monitors. However, even though 3D is making waves in PC gaming, it has yet to take off like televisions have. Well, Acer is attempting to make the transition from 2D to 3D PC gaming even easier by introducing two new LCDs that offer full 3D capabilities.

Acer's newest device is the HN274H which acts as both a 3D LCD monitor as well as a fully-functioning 3D HDTV. This handy device supports Nvidia 3D Vision for 3D PC gaming and also supports HDMI 3D. What this means is that you have the ability to hook up a 3D-compatible Blu-ray player or a TV set-top box in order to watch movies or television in complete 3D as well. The HN274H is a 27-inch LED-backlit display that comes with three HDMI ports overall as well as a pair of Nvidia active-shutter 3D glasses.

The other new device that Acer is offering to help you make the jump into 3D entertainment is the step-down version, 23.6-inch HS244HQ. This smaller device lacks Nvidia 3D vision support and LED backlighting. However, it still comes with HDMI 3D compatibility and also includes a pair of Acer 3D glasses. In addition to that, the HS244HQ, like the HN274H, offers 1,920 x 1,080 full HD resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and a 2ms response time.

Both the HN274H and the HS244HQ are available now with the HN274H going fora retail price of a $689 and the HS2344HQ going for a $449. If you are looking for a moderately sized 3D HDTV and a large 3D gaming monitor, the HN274H will make a perfect all-in-one device with the HS2344HQ being perfect for a more mild enthusiast.

Source: ZDNet - Acer introduces two new 3D desktop LCD monitors, including 27-inch LED-backlit display with HDMI 3D support

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Eizo Announces the Insane 36.4" DuraVision FHD3601 Monitor

Eizo is all primed and ready to launch a seriously eye-opening PC monitor that will have more than a few tech nerds lusting over it more than the forbidden fruit of Eden. Known as the Eizo DuraVision FDH3601, this monitor's main feature is the staggering 4096 x 2160 resolution. This is a marginally higher resolution then the current QFHD, or Quad Full High Definition (4x HD), resolution that is already set at an incredible 3840 x 2160 resolution.

What is good is that this monitor should compliment the enormous 36.4" screen size nicely and provide a very impressive 0.1995mm pixel pitch. The monitor features WLED backlight and is also capable of displaying a 700 cd/m2 brightness. If that is too bright for you, the FDH3601 can be reduced to 30 cd/m2 which gives it a perfect range of 670 cd/m2.

It is believed that the panel will use a form of IPS technology accompanied by wide viewing angles, 25ms ISO response time and a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio as well as true 10-bit per subpixel color support. Eizo has also added a plethora of inputs as well. This monitor comes with two DVI-D ports, two DisplayPorts and two USB 2.0 ports. Current bandwidth requirements do not allow for HDMI support so maybe that will be available on an updated model.

This monitor seems to be aimed at people needing a monitor big enough to display a lot of information on screen at one time. The graphics resolution would be perfect for gaming, that is if you aren't scared away by the horsepower you would need in a card to be able to play games to their full potential on this device. There is also the 350W power consumption to take into consideration.

If you want this device, then you are going to have to hop a plane over to Japan and make sure you have a lot of disposable income. The Eizo FDH3601 is set to launch in the land of the rising sun on September 7, 2011 for roughly $36,000. Availability outside of Japan has yet to be announced but that may be a good thing for people who are impulse buyers.

Source: PC Monitors - Eizo DuraVision FDH3601 - a 36.4" monitor with QFHD+ resolution

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2 New 3D Monitors from Acer Unveiled

I'm not quite sure how popular 3D gaming is amongst the PC crowd. 3D is all the rage in cinema nowadays and tons of people are buying up 3D televisions, but you don't hear a whole lot of talk about 3D computer monitors and gaming.

Now, I'm not much for 3D movies. While I found them entertaining in the beginning, due to the fact that every single director and his mother is making a movie in 3D nowadays, the effect is starting to get old. I am also not too fond of 3D televisions either. I find having to wear 3D glasses whenever I want to watch tv to be tiresome and irritating and the glasses are just another thing for me to break or lose.

3D gaming is a field I never really put much thought into. I was able to give a 3D game a whirl once at a computer store. It was a racing game with lots of things on the road, like barrels, cones, signs, etc..., and when your car drove through them, they would fly at your face. I thought this was a rather neat idea but after playing for about five minutes, I was over the whole thing.

But just because I do not fancy 3D gaming on my PC doesn't mean others agree with me, and it certainly doesn't mean computer companies are going to stop making 3D monitors.

Acer has just announced a new pair of 3D monitors and these actually sound pretty nice. The new screens come to you as the Acer HN274H and the Acer HS244HQ and both of these screens use active 3D shutter glasses. The HN274H is a 27-inch screen with the HS244HQ coming in at 23.6 inches.

The 21-inch HN274H is the first monitor to support HDMI 3D as well as NVIDIA 3D solutions. This allows the monitor to deliver 3D content if you connect it to a 3D component like a PS3 or Blu-ray player, but it can also deliver 3D gaming using the 3D vision system that has already been out on the market for some time now. The HN274H has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio as well as an integrated IR emitter so it can do 3D without the use of an external emitter.

The 23.6-inch HS244HQ has three HDMI ports, a 12,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a 2ms response time. The HS244HQ also uses an integrated IR emitter and the screen uses Acer 3D glasses as opposed to NVIDIA 3D vision tech like the HN274H.

Both of these monitors sound pretty cool if you ask me. They aren't enough to pull me into 3D gaming but they do sound like good devices for anybody who doubles their monitor as a tv or who is really into 3D movies and gaming. The 27-inch HN274H will be available for $689 with the 23.6-inch HS244HQ available for $449.

Source: Slash Gear - Acer unveils new 3D monitors

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Prices of Computer Monitors in South Africa Set to Rise

One doesn't typically hear a lot of news about computer monitors in South Africa, but today we have some very interesting news on that very subject. According to the country's National Treasury, the prices of computer monitors in the country are set to increase as a part of the National Treasury's new plan.

South Africa's National Treasury's plan is to re-introduce excise duties on monitors because they are quote "used as televisions" as well. The National Treasury recently unveiled its National Budget Review and it came with some bad news for all the tech lovers in the country.

According to the 2011 document of revenue trends and tax proposals, the government in South Africa will impose higher prices on computer monitors. In 2004, ad valorem excise duties were banned on monitors due to the assumption that they would be used as computer monitors. According to the document, "However, some monitors are also used as televisions, which are subject to ad valorem tax."

The National Treasury has declared that ad valorem excise duties will be reinstated on monitors at a flat rate of 7% and will take effect on April 1st, 2011. Hopefully this isn't a cruel April Fool's Day prank by the South African government.

Esquire MD Mohammed Cassim stated that this tax will definitely have an impact on pricing as the 7% is most likely to be simply added to the retail price of the computer monitors. Cassim also added that they tried to convince the government that the new tax on monitors wasn't the right path to follow but their pleas went unheard. Cassim advised South Africans to load up on their computer monitor needs before the new tax is introduced.

David Kan, CEO of Mustek, said that the statement on the introduction of a 7% ad valorem tax on computer monitors is far too vague. "We need to see on which tariff code this will be applicable. Currently, the PC LCD Monitor is using tariff code 8471.30.10 and LCD TV Monitors without a TV tuner are using the rebate item code 460.16/85.28. On imported devices, we pay import duty and ad valorem tax but we claim them back at the same time," Kan explained.

Kan went on to say that, "If tariff code 8471 attracts a 7% ad valorem tax, then all other computer peripherals will be levied with this tax which includes keyboards, mice, notebooks, complete desktop PCs, etc... This is why we need more details to make comments. SARS may introduce a new tariff code to make it clear." Kan also added that the line between PC LCD monitors and TV LCD monitors is already very vague. "Let's see if SARS will give us more information," he added.

Source: MyBroadband News - Computer monitor prices set to jump in SA

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