New Samsung FX2490HD monitor doubles as HDTV

The 24-inch FX2490HD has a built-in TV tuner, a picture-in-picture function and support for 7.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS audio. It is LED backlit with integrated TV tuner and HDMI inputs, no mention of DVI or DisplayPort.  Resolution is reported to be 1920 x 1080 pixels with 5ms response and 1,000:1 contrast.  Could be stateside as early as September for under $500.

If the new Apple 27-inch monitor won't cut it..HP has a new 30-inch beauty.

 HP’s ZR30w carries an MSRP of $1,300, and depending on your perspective, that’s either a king’s bounty compared to what lower end 23- and 24-inch monitors run, or a veritable bargain considering you could have spent three or four times as much  for the same size display not all that long ago.

Pitted against other 30-inch displays on the market, the ZR30w is one of the least expensive models around.  And unlike your other components, it’s probably not going to become obsolete in 6-12 months, so we tend to view the price point as a positive in this case. Barring any manufacturing defects or unfortunate acts of God, a quality monitor can potentially last several years without being any worse for wear.

The ZR30w comes capable of delivering 4.1 million pixels and a staggering 1.07 billion displayable colors, enough to cover up to 100 percent of the sRGB and 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color ranges.

For the whole test on HotHardware, hit link below.

source:HotHardware

CinemaView displays equipped with Mini DisplayPort

Consumers and businesses who want Mini DisplayPort-equipped monitors without paying Apple prices may soon have a new option: Collins America has announced its line of CinemaView displays — three forthcoming LCD monitors designed especially for the Mac. They’re expected to ship “before Sept. 1” and will cost from $300 to $500.

The new CinemaView displays will be available in 19, 20.1 and 24-inch sizes, with display resolutions of 1440 x 900 pixels, 1680 x 1050 and 1920 x 1080 respectively. Each of them complements Apple’s industrial design cues — they feature aluminum stands, black bezels and glass fronts.

Click to read more ...

ViewSonic intros 24-inch VG2427 1080p LCD monitor

This display sports a 24-inch panel, 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 nits of brightness, a height adjustable stand and hidden stereo speakers. Additionally, you’ll find a 2-port USB hub, ECO mode for those trying to save the planet, and a thin frame surrounds it. It’s available right now for $499.

Putting Apple Displays Under the Microscope

By Chris Maxcer
MacNewsWorld

A widescreen Apple display looks nice alongside a Mac Pro, with their matching aluminum constructions. But beyond mere design aesthetics, what’s the value proposition for Apple’s lineup of pricey monitors? They definitely fall into the higher end of the market, so how do their features and specs compare with rivals’ elite offerings?

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) gets a lot of criticism for the seemingly high retail prices of its Macs. While the PC and Mac pundits alike can spec out competing solutions and argue over value in terms of software and operating systems, what about displays? Computer monitors don’t ship with an operating system and free productivity software — displays are about as pure a hardware play as you can get these days. So who’s buying Apple displays, and why would someone buy an pricey Apple display, anyway?

Apple’s cheapest option, the 24-inch LED Cinema Display, comes in at a cool US$899 — ouch. It’s possible to buy two PCs with two monitors for that price. Apple’s second — and only other — option is the behemoth 30-inch Apple Cinema HD Display, which costs $1,799. It was first introduced way back in 2004.

Consumers can find displays of similar sizes for hundreds of dollars less from brands like Samsung or HP (NYSE: HPQ) , yet someone is buying Apple displays, right? Who? Why? Are the displays just cool eye candy designed to look nice next to a new MacBook Pro? Or is there more here than meets the eye?

Click to read more ...

Dell's 21.5-inch SX2210 monitor now available to order

I’ve been looking at getting a 2nd monitor for work, and this fits the bill in many ways.  In Dell’s usual roundabout way of launching non-luxury products, this new SX2210 monitor first appeared on the company’s website with little fanfare last month, but it looks like it’s now actually available to order, and for the very reasonable of price of $279. That’ll get you 21.5 inches of screen real estate, along with a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, a fast 2-millisecond grey-to-grey response time, a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, both HDMI and DVI ports, four USB 2.0 ports, and even a built-in 2 megapixel webcam.

Hit the source link below to get your order in.

source:dell via engadget