New Viewsonic display does DVDs, HD, PCs

Posted in HDTV by Nino Marchetti on September 23rd, 2008

Viewsonic N2201w

One of the newest Viewsonic displays to market is a combo unit which is friendly with PCs and DVDs. It is called the N2201w and you’ll find it listing at retail around $430.

The Viewsonic N2201w is a 22-inch display which pulls triple duty as a computer display, HDTV and DVD player. It has a HD resolution of 1680×1050, 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio and wide viewing angles. It also sports multiple inputs, including for ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital TV tuner and HDMI as well as PC.

“Mac-like” AOC 2218Ph display dances that marketing jig

Posted in Displays by Nino Marchetti on July 21st, 2008

AOC 2218Ph

AOC earlier this month rolled out a new 22-inch display which the maker things will give your PC a bit of that old Mac touch. It is called the AOC 2218Ph and pricing is said to be around $430.

The AOC 2218Ph sports “state-of-the-art metallic workmanship, piano-black bezel, polished aluminum cabinet and zinc multi-flex stand.” If that doesn’t jump up and make you say “that looks like a Mac!” than we don’t know what will. Seriously though, the 2218Ph looks pretty cool, even if the marketing is somewhat flawed.

Viewsonic delivers new 26-inch 1080p display

Posted in Displays by Nino Marchetti on July 3rd, 2008

ViewSonic VA2626wm

ViewSonic earlier this week unveiled a new wide format monitor which it is targeting towards those who enjoy media on their PCs. It is called the ViewSonic VA2626wm and pricing is said to be around $530.

The ViewSonic VA2626wm is a 26-inch display which offers 1080p HD support and multiple inputs, including HDMI, VGA and DVI with HDCP compatibility. It also has integrated into the body 2.5-inch dual stereo speakers with SRS WOW HD technology.

Soyo adds new two LCD displays to retail shelves

Posted in Displays by Nino Marchetti on June 6th, 2008

Soyo Honeywell Arius LCD Monitor

Soyo, in addition to sending to market its 22-inch LCD TV, also said this week it was releasing 19- and 22-inch displays under its Honeywell Arius line. These displays will cost around $350 and $400, respectively.

The 22-inch wide LCD Monitor, said Soyo, features three USB ports as well as a built-in 1.3 mega pixel webcam and built-in microphone. The monitor will also feature 2ms response time, 300 nits brightness, 700:1 contrast ratio and a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 at 60 Hz.

Westinghouse busts out three new LCD displays

Posted in Displays by Nino Marchetti on June 6th, 2008

Westinghouse L2610NW

Westinghouse recently began shipping some new LCD monitors it has first announced at the Consumer Electronics Show. This new displays include the L2610NW, L2210NW and L1916HW, priced at around $500, $300 and $270 respectively.

There’s nothing too outstanding about these displays when you look at the specs. The L2160NW is a 26-inch model which does typical 1080p duty at 1920 x 1200 resolution. The dynamic contrast is 3000:1 and you also get a HDMI connector. The L2210NW, meanwhile, is a 22-inch display doing 1680 x 1050 resolution.

Acer adds new professional LCD monitors

Posted in Displays by Nino Marchetti on May 12th, 2008

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Acer recently added two new LCD display families for professionals. These are known as the Business Series (B-Series) and Value Series (V-Series) and you’ll find them pricing between around $185 and $400.

These two new Acer display line ups will range in screen size from 17- to 24-inches and make use of “Acer eColor Management, a technology which adapts the performance of the panel to different environments, lighting conditions and viewing preferences.” You get can full details of these new displays via the company press release after the jump.

Samsung talks up new “Touch of Class” computer displays

Posted in Displays by Nino Marchetti on April 24th, 2008

Samsung Touch of Class desktop monitors

Samsung detailed this week its new line up of “Touch of Class” (TOC) desktop monitors. These models include the T190, T220, T240 and T260, with pricing ranging from around $260 to $600.

These Samsung TOC displays have a self-described minimalist design and a “deep ruby red infusion that complements its piano-black, glossy finish.” They mostly have a maximum contrast ratio of 20,000:1 and varying GTG response times. The T240 and T260 also sport HDMI connections.

BenQ goes really slim with new 24-inch display

Posted in Displays by Nino Marchetti on March 17th, 2008

BenQ V2400WBenQ is offering up today what it deems the world’s slimmest 24-inch LCD monitor. We aren’t sure if that is 100 percent true or not, but we can tell you the BenQ V2400W will be available in North America in April.

The BenQ V2400W, as the world’s reportedly slimmest 24-inch LCD monitor, is 2.44-inches at its thickest point. It combines “unexpected asymmetry and the aerodynamic curves of the B-2 stealth bomber,” taking its design cues from a new BenQ design mindset. A blue LED and touch controls round out this design focused display.





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