The launch of the 3D film Avatar and announcement of the ‘Blu-ray 3D’ video standard are both hallmarks that 3D is making its return to the entertainment industry. Further to this, GPU manufacturer Nvidia reignited this passion for 3D in PC users by launching their 3D vision shutter glasses. With a compatible GPU and PC…
The Future of Displays | PC Monitors
Last updated: May 2nd 2011 As we were growing up we had undoubtedly seen something on the TV which made us think “cool, I want one”. Well there were probably several things, but this particular thing was featured on Star Trek, Star Wars and even CSI Miami. The future in 3D Did that last one…
IPS or 120Hz for Gaming | PC Monitors
Last updated: December 15th 2011 A question that very commonly crops up on internet communities and other discussions involving suitable monitors for gaming is whether an individual should opt for an IPS panel monitor or a 120Hz TN panel monitor. There is often a degree of added complexity as people consider their options for larger…
Dell U2713HM
Introduction The U2711 redefined people’s expectations as one of the first widely available monitors with a 2560 x 1440 resolution. Coupled with its In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel and wide colour gamut Cold Cathode Fluorescent (WCG-CCFL) backlight it became a firm favourite for many home users as well as business and colour professionals. As time moved…
AOC i2757Fm AH-IPS monitor – PCMonitors.org
AOC i2757Fm AH-IPS monitor AOC are set to release the i2757Fm, a 27” monitor featuring one of LG’s new mysterious ‘AH-IPS’ panels. The monitor is part of the company’s ‘Style’ line and features the same seamless ‘inner bezel’ and thin ‘outer bezel ‘ design that will be featured on LG’s own IPS7 series. The front…
Dell U2713HM details confirmed – PC Monitors
Dell U2713HM details confirmed Update: After reporting that the Dell U2713HM will feature a matte screen surface we have received a number of emails expressing concern that it may be quite ‘full on’ as is often the case on such monitors. The surface is listed as ‘anti glare with hard coat 3H’ which is the…
BenQ GW2750HM
Introduction BenQ are one of a dwindling number of manufacturers to release monitors using Vertical Alignment (VA) panels. Indeed they were the first manufacturer to combine VA panels with the increasingly ubiquitous LED backlight. A particular strength of this panel type is contrast performance with measured static contrast coming in at around 3-5 times that…
Samsung S24B750V
Introduction Samsung likes to push the boat out with the styling of their monitors. They took their aesthetic innovations to new heights last year with the release of the SA950 series of 3D monitors which featured a unique asymmetrical stand design. The SB750 series, which is new for 2012, features a similar asymmetric design but…
Samsung S27A970 a high end PLS model from Samsung
Samsung is set to expand it’s PLS display line-up with a high-end model which is called, somewhat confusingly, the S27B970D. This brings it across from ‘Series 8′ (which includes the previous PLS models) to ’9 series’ – currently containing very different monitors entirely. What immediately separates this model from the S27A850D are the aesthetics and…