Samsung is showing off its new line of LCD monitors this week at the MacWorld Conference in San Francisco. The 2693HM and 2493HM monitors are part of the new Samsung SyncMaster lineup, providing 1920 x 1200 resolution displays with built-in speakers and a 5ms GTG response time.

The SyncMaster 2493HM is a 24-inch display while the 2693HM is not quite a 26-inch measuring 25.5 inches diagonally. Both monitors have HDMI inputs and feature full 1080p to take advantage of those downloaded HD movies until you get an appliance to transfer them into your living room. The built-in speakers might not provide the same quality that you might get from stand-alones but the space on your desk that’s saved is often worth it.

So you say you want a computer display which currently exceeds the industry standard for dynamic contrast ratio? ViewSonic has just such a display, showing off at CES the new ViewSonic VLED221wm. This 22-inch display is pricing at around $800.

The ViewSonic VLED221wm has a staggering dynamic contrast ratio of 12000:1. This makes it, according to ViewSonic, “the ultimate monitor for life-like high-definition content.” This display also is capable of “high-quality color reproduction” via a technology which lets it display 118 percent of the color gamut based on the National Television System Committee (NTSC) guidelines. Sounds …

Dell has revealed at CES a new 30-inch widescreen flat panel sporting the new DisplayPort standard of “digital visual performance and connectivity.” The Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP is set to price at around $2,000.

The Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP makes use of the DisplayPort standard endorsed by the Video Electronics Standards Association and is the first monitor commercially available to do so. The DisplayPort design is “a new digital interface standard that includes a USB-sized connector, double the scalable performance of DVI, and a unique architecture that enables new features.” Resolution on the 3008WFP is set at WQXGA 2560 x 1600.

Viewsonic is unveiling at CES a number of new displays for various categories of usage. One of these is the Viewsonic VX2640w, priced at around $650.

The Viewsonic VX2640w is a 26-inch display which offers up, according to Viewsonic, 3ms video response time, 1080p resolution and color saturation close to 25 percent better than traditional displays. The display also offers a contrast ratio of 4000:1 and HDMI input.

Dell, as part of its pre-CES announcements, revealed a stunning new 22-inch LCD display which matches price with function. The new Dell Crystal is priced at around $1,200.

The Dell Crystal is a 22-inch widescreen display crafted from four millimeter ultra-clear tempered glass. Audio speakers are integrated into the design of the Crystal as is a Webcam and microphone. Touch controls allow you to operate this art-like monitor to get the most out of the 1680×1050 resolution.

V7, the in-house brand for Ingram Micro, is rolling out a new 24-inch widescreen display designed for consumers and business settings. The V7 D24W33 is priced at around $460.

The V7 D24W33 is very typical of features for a widescreen display its size. You get 16:10 aspect ratio, 2 ms response time and support of Windows Vista functions related to large area displays. The display also offers 1920 x 1200 resolution and a 1000:1 contrast ratio.

Envision Peripherals began selling today a new 22-inch widescreen display with built-in features for video conferencing. The new Envision E218c1 is priced at around $300.

The Envision E218c1 offers up would-be video conferencers a built-in 1.3-megapixel Web cam as well as a microphone with noise-canceling technology. One can adjust the height and swivel of this slim bezel monitor to accurately line up the Web cam for better conferencing. The widescreen design is also Windows Vista friendly for displaying side-by-side applications and taking advantage of Aero Flip technology.

Being a software developer I’ve used dual monitors for years and I can’t tell you how handy this would be when people stop by your desk to look at things. These dual 15″ monitors were just launched in the Korean market by BTC and are connected together through an articulating arm. The arm that connects to the back of both monitors allows the second one to be moved to any number of positions like side-by-side, perpendicular, back-to-back or one on top of the other.

This gets rid of the need to move cables around or the monitor stand to just show a screen to people on the other side of your desk, or worse yet having them crowd around you on your side. 15 inches might be a little small for most people’s taste but the company says they are coming out with a 17″ soon and I would imagine larger sizes would be soon to follow. Another picture after the jump.

The FlexScan SX2461W-U is a 24-inch LCD monitor and the latest from Eizo targeting the color-blind. The monitor uses something called a Color Universal Design (CUD) technology that utilizes different color schemes, shapes and patterns in the colors to help people distinguish different colors where they otherwise would be unable.

Eizo boasts that the monitor can produce a 92% color reproduction with a 1920 x 1200 resolution (HD), 850:1 contrast and 300cd/m2 brightness. The monitor has two DVI-I HDCP jacks and also has two USB 2.0 ports built-in. If you’re thinking about getting one you’ll want to know one more bit of information: The FlexScan monitor for the color-blind goes on sale December 5 for ¥136,000 or about $1,235 USD. See the image below for a graphical example of the color technology for those not afflicted with color-blindness:

Envision Peripherals is showcasing today a new 24-inch widescreen LCD desktop monitor for both personal and professional use. The Envision G416 the largest addition yet to Envision’s Professional Series of displays.

The Envision G416 is a Windows Vista-certified monitor with a slim bezel design. The widescreen design allows one to display applications side-by-side. It has a resolution of 1900 x 1200, 5ms response time, 3000:1 contrast and a variety of color reproduction modes. The G416 also boasts HDCP-DVI input.

Samsung is in the process of rolling out three new SyncMaster LCD monitors which offer built-in speakers for convenience. The SyncMaster 920BM 19-inch monitor and the SyncMaster 920WM and 2220WM widescreen monitors are priced around $250, $220 and $350 respectively.

These new Samsung displays have speakers integrated and are targeted towards those who seek not to buy external speakers. The 920BM monitor has a 1280 x 1024 resolution, while the widescreen (16:10) 920WM and 2220WM displays have resolutions of 1440 x 900 and 1680 x 1050, respectively.

Samsung is adding a new 19-inch display to its SyncMaster line for use in retail or consumer environments. The Samsung SyncMaster 942BW is set to have a price tag around $250.

The Samsung SyncMaster 942BW offers up a 19-inch display with a 16:10 widescreen format and 1440×900 resolution. Response time is rated at 5ms GTG and the contrast ratio is set at 500:1. You’ve also got support for HDCP via DVI and a narrow bezel.

Gateway is out today with an announcement about some new high definition displays for use in entertainment or productivity. The new Gateway 24-inch FHD2400 and 22-inch HD2200 monitors are priced around $550 and $350 respectively.

The Gateway FHD2400 in particular offers a number of great features. It offers up 1080p support while delivering a resolution of 1920×1200. You also get a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a 3ms refresh rate as well as a four-port USB 2.0 hub. Viewing options with this display include auto-rotation for landscape or portrait viewing, 160-degree viewing angle and an adjustable stand.

Lenovo unveiled five new PC monitors designed for business users today, including one which is very environmentally friendly. The one drawing our eye the most though is the ThinkVision L190x, priced at around $380 and showcasing the slimmest bezel in the industry.

The ThinkVision L190x is a 19-inch computer display with a bezel just of just 6.6mm. Lenovo says this thinness is great for multiple monitor environments, letting one pair two of these monitors to provide “more than twice the viewing area of a 27-inch monitor.” It also comes with four USB ports to act as a hub for a variety of devices.

eMachines, the budget brand for Gateway, is out today with its holiday line up of inexpensive desktop PCs and displays. Typical of this line up is the new eMachines T5234, priced at around $435.

The eMachines T5234 is a pretty well equipped Windows Vista machine for such a cheap price. You get an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ processor and 1GB of RAM. The configuration of this computer also includes a NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics card, 320GB hard drive, multi-format DVD+/-R/RW drive and a 15-in-1 media card reader.