Samsung has just released a stylish new 3D LCD monitor, the S27A950D, for the European market. This 27 inch monitor features a 120Hz panel, it is LED-backlit and provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, and a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Other features include 300 cd/m2 brightness, a 2ms response time, and comes with a pair of active 3D glasses. There’s also a built-in IR emitter for synching with the 3D glasses, dual-DVI, HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 connectors. The S27A950D is available for pre-order in Europe for about $812.

If you’re looking for a monitor that is not too big and not too small, LG will launch the M2380D-PM LCD monitor in Japan. This 23-inch LCD display comes with a full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution, and a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

It also boasts 250cd/m2 brightness, a 5ms response time and 170/160 degree viewing angles. The LG M2380D-PM will launch in mid-July 2011 for $380.

BenQ’s latest LCD monitor, the G615HDPL, for the Japanese market is a 15.6-inch LED-backlight monitor with 1366 x 768 native resolution and a 500:1 contrast ratio (DCR 1,000,000:1).

It also boasts 200 cd/m2 brightness, an 8ms response time and it consumes just 7W during normal operation (5W in Eco Mode). So it shouldn’t cost you a lot on your electric bill. As far as connectivity ports, it has a mini D-Sub 15 pin and that’s it. The G615HDPL retails for about 12,000 Yen ($146).
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BenQ Japan, like it has done so many times before, has launched the new BenQ BL2201PT 22-inch multifunction LCD monitor on the Japanese market. This handy 22” LED Backlight Monitor goes by the model number BL2201PT.

Those who live in Japan will be able to purchase this WSXGA+ monitor starting March 31st, 2011. It’s priced at 19,800 Yen and the BenQ BL2201PT features a 1000:1 contrast ratio along with a 5ms response time.

ViewSonic’s latest multi-touch LCD monitor is called the VX2258wm. Not a very exciting name, but this Windows 7 Touch certified 21.5-inch monitor delivers 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, a 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 200 cd/m2 brightness and a 5ms response time.

It also features two built-in 2W speakers and has D-Sub, DVI, USB and 3.5mm audio in/out connectors. The ViewSonic VX2258wm is available for purchase right now at Amazon for $319.99.

Philips has introduced its latest addition to its LCD monitor line with the Brilliance 225P1ES. This 22 inch widescreen monitor includes the PowerSensor feature which detects when the user is not in front of the screen and lowers the contrast and brightness until the user returns.

According to Philips, while in power-savings mode, the LCD’s consumption will drop by 70%. Some other features include a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, a 5ms response time, 250 cd/m2 brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio, built-in two 1.5W speakers, plus D-Sub, DVI and USB connectors.