ViewSonic V3D241wm-LED: HD, 120 Hz, LED   Posted on 26/01/2010 at 11:15 by Benoit - source: TechConnect

	On the launch of 3D Vision by NVIDIA, only Samsung were selling a compatible screen (the 2233rz). Over time more models have appeared, though the selection is still small. ViewSonic brought out the VX2265wm (a 22 inch at 1680x1050), followed by Acer, who, with its GD245HQ, is currently the only manufacturer to be offering a Full HD (1920x1080) 24-inch. ViewSonic is set to join Acer in this smallest of clubs with the forthcoming V3D241 wm-LED. As it’s name indicates, it will be a 24-inch (more precisely 23.6 inches at 1920x1080), 120 Hz screen, compatible with 3D Vision. On top of this, it will have a backlit LED, which in theory will guarantee bettter evenness of brightness and contained energy consumption. In terms of connectivity it’ll have a VGA, a DVI and an HDMI. Though we don’t yet know how much it’ll cost we do know that it should be available as of the beginning of the second quarter. Fermi looks as if it should be available around the same time and this means 3D gaming with the latest titles at 1920x1080 should be in order.

Dell launches a 27'' 2560*1440 screen   Posted on 07/01/2010 at 11:59 by Benoit - source: Engadget

	Up till now, to increase surface area (for a reasonable sum), the best solution was to set up two 1920x1200 or 1920x1080 screens.With a Radeon 5xxx, setting up a 3 or 6 screen solution is envisageable, but for a much higher cost (card + screens). Not to mention 30" screens that are on sale at a frightening price. Apple has recently come in with its 27" iMac, with a very comfortable 2560x1440 resolution on an IPS panel. Dell have now responded with the announcement of its UltraSharp U2711. This is a 27" IPS screen at 2560x1440. The panel may well be similar to the iMac panel. Response times have been given at 6ms (which is pretty good for an IPS) and the contrast ratio 1000:1. Connectivity is thorough with an HDMI 1.3 (obligatory given the resolution), a DisplayPort port, 2 DVI-D ports, a VGA, a composite and component, 4 USBs and a card reader. A pretty high-end screen then, that should delight those who require high resolutions but don’t want to go for a 30-inch. That said, the UltraSharp U2711 does come in at $1049.

Acer GD245HQ, 1st 120Hz Full HD   Posted on 07/12/2009 at 16:37 by Marc

	Acer are the first to launch a 120 Hz LCD monitor, sine qua non for stereoscopic 3D Vision on an LCD, with a Full HD panel. With a 23.5" panel, it gives resolutions up to 1920x1080. Its TN panel has an announced response time of 2ms and it has D-Sub and DVI-D ins, with HDMI an optional extra. The GD245HQ should be available in January for under €400. As 3D Vision gaming is fairly demanding, performances are halved in this mode and those who opt for this screen for 3D gaming will either have to go for an SLI based solution or wait for the arrival of Fermi.

Mini DisplayPort officialised   Posted on 12/11/2009 at 14:08 by Marc - source: VESA

	VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) announced yesterday the inclusion, and therefore officialisation, of the Mini DisplayPort connector in the specifications of the DisplayPort 1.1a standard. The mDP was already used exclusively by Apple on MacBooks and MacBook Pros as well as on the LED Cinema Display 24" monitor. The standard opens use of the mDP to other manufacturers without permission from Apple. We should see mDP to DVI or HDMI adaptors appear soon. The mDP will also be an integral part of the DisplayPort 2.1 standard that is currently being finalised and brings a doubling of bandwidth, namely 21.6 Gb/s.

LCD, David vs. Goliath: Iolair vs. Dell   Posted on 28/04/2008 at 13:39 by Vincent

	What!? A 300 euro 24 inch MVA vs. a 641 euro PVA (on sale! Otherwise it’s 801 Euros!). Is this a fixed fight and headed for the triumphant victory of the more expensive model, Dell’s 2408WFP, compared to the more modest Iolair MB24W ? Not at all, and it turned out to be a nightmare for Dell... > LCD, David vs. Goliath : Iolair vs. Dell