The new MultiSync EX series combines an innovative, ultra-slim design with quality features. The displays impress with their exceptionally low environmental impact thanks to LED backlight technology and other new features such as a human sensor.

The EX series is equipped with a DisplayPort and provides outstanding connectivity and many ergonomic benefits that ensure productive work in even the most demanding office environment. NEC Display Solutions is introducing the first model in the new range called “Office Cool” to the market in the shape of its NEC MultiSync EX231W.

First-class quality, excellent performance and stunning design were the key factors guiding the design of the MultiSync EX series. The displays are light in weight and optically very exciting thanks to their slim form and extremely narrow stand. Modern and with minimum space requirements, they can be stylishly integrated into office surroundings. From a technological point of view the series sets new standards with outstanding picture quality in full HD wide format and excellent connectivity with two digital inputs, DisplayPort and DVI-I. Additionally the range also includes a USB interface which can be used to connect a USB camera, ideal for videoconferencing.

Ecologically the new EX series fulfills the rigorous demands of the “NEC Green Vision” campaign. The W-LED backlight reduces power consumption considerably, and the focus during production of the displays is on ecological factors. NEC Display Solutions has dispensed with the use of environmentally damaging substances such as mercury and has significantly reduced the amount of material used with the slim housing. This avoids negative environmental effects in the manufacture, packaging and transport process. The models also feature two types of sensor: the ambient light sensor and the new human sensor. The latter puts the monitor into standby mode as soon as the user moves away from the display. This significantly increases energy efficiency, which at the same time means a considerable cost saving for the user.

The excellent ergonomic features such as height adjustment and the pivot function allow the screen to be adjusted to suit individual needs – it’s the perfect office setup. The displays are also easy to install thanks to their light weight, and they are ideal for multi-screen applications. The first model to be introduced in the new range, the MultiSync EX231W, has been awarded the EPEAT Gold Seal and the TCO 5.0 Certificate.

“The NEC MultiSync range carries a tradition of superb image quality, innovation and reliability synonymous with the high MultiSync standard. The EX series with its stunningly innovative product design and future-proof technology sets a new benchmark for the entire industry,” says Birgit Sommerer, Product Line Manager for Commercial Displays at NEC Display Solutions Europe.

Availability, price and warranty
The 23-inch NEC MultiSync EX231W will go on sale October and will be available in either pure black or office white at a price of EUR 359.00 (including VAT). NEC Display Solutions Europe offers a three-year warranty including backlights.

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Samsung Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the number one worldwide brand of LCD display products, today announced the launch of a new line of 31 series LED-backlit monitors. This new line-up is an ideal option for budget-conscious users looking for the energy-saving benefits of an LED monitor in a stylish and affordable package.

“The 31 series LED monitors fit the needs of consumers looking to upgrade to an LED monitor on a budget, especially this holiday season,” said Young Bae, director of display marketing, Samsung Enterprise Business Division. “This line of monitors, designed with students and small and home office users in mind, stays true to Samsung’s legacy of sleek design and superior LED performance.”

Eco-conscious design
Users of the 31 series monitors save money on their electricity bills and save landfills from hazardous waste. The displays each consume up to 40 percent less energy than same-sized CCFL backlit monitors and contain no mercury or halogens making them easier to recycle. As a result, the 31 series monitors have earned the prestigious Energy Star 5.0 rating.

The 31 series monitors are built to fit almost any office or home aesthetic, with availability in four sizes – the 20 inch, BX2031, 21.5 inch BX2231, 23 inch BX2331 and 24 inch BX2431.

Unmatched image quality
The 31 series monitors offer bold colors and crisp picture quality with Samsung’s signature LED backlighting technology and limit any ghosting effects with a rapid response time. The monitors also contain Samsung’s “Magic Angle” technology, ensuring that whatever angle the image is viewed from, there are settings that will allow the user to experience full contrast and color depth.

Entertainment connectivity
Not only are 31 series monitors an attractive addition to a dorm room, home or office, they also allow the user to connect to a Blu-ray player and an HD gaming system simultaneously with 2 HDMI ports. The multiple ports help students and professionals easily transition between work and fun.

31 Series Key Specs

* Ultra-slim 19mm design
* Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution (1600×900 in BX2031)
* 2ms Response Time (5ms in BX2031)
* Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio (5,000,000:1)
* 2 HDMI inputs (BX2031 includes VGA and DVI-D; no HDMI)

The 31 Series will be available in October 2010, priced at $169 (BX2031), $199 (BX2231), $239 (BX2331) and $279 (BX2431). It will be available through Amazon, TigerDirect, Buy.com, Staples, Office Depot, Fry’s and Micro Center.

Nice but expensive, I wish IPS screens would become more affordable. Color precise monitors sure do rock alright. The 324i has the new 10-bit P-IPS LCD display with wide color gamuts (102 percent NTSC, 98 percent Adobe RGB), anti-glare coating and backlight stabilization.

The screen has a 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution and features a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Outputs include DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI and Component, and the screen is also equipped with a three-way USB 2.0 hub and an integrated cable manager.

This model is very expensive at $1,249, and optionally offers are a hood and blue eye colorimeter.

Lifelike Clarity
The LaCie 324i P–IPS panel offers a realistic presentation without discoloration or inconvenient pattern distortions. Distinguished by its impressive gamut spectrum, the LaCie 324i color is rated at 102% NTSC and 98% Adobe RGB. With wide gamuts that are not disturbed by irregular patterns, digital artists can rely on true colors that maintain the integrity of their work.

“For years, LaCie has designed monitors for digital artists who demand color precision,” said Ahcene Tirane, LaCie Product Manager for Displays. “From concept to creation, LaCie developed the 324i with the highest level of color accuracy, and with a firm belief that when professionals have a tool that enhances their workflow, they can deliver their best work.”

Enhanced Workflow
Designed for versatility in any office or studio, the LaCie 324i 178° viewing angle provides the same visual experience and quality from numerous axes, without distorting the picture or losing color. Further, its anti–glare panel guarantees that you will not have to worry about unwanted reflections often found on glossy panels.

With 24 inches of usable workspace and a native 1920×1200 resolution, users can enjoy two projects at once, with room for toolbars and palettes. If Landscape is not the desired display mode, simply pivot the LaCie 324i 90° to Portrait mode. The multifunction stand glides effortlessly when raising, lowering, swiveling, tilting, or pivoting the display.

Additionally, the 324i comes with a 3–year Gold Protection Plan that includes a robust 3–year advance care warranty. If you experience a problem, LaCie will ship a replacement monitor immediately – so you never have to worry about downtime.

Absolute Accuracy
In addition to its 1000:1 contrast ratio and backlight stabilization – for the brightest whites and darkest blacks – the LaCie 324i can be further enhanced with the optional LaCie blue eye calibration tool. The included software also provides prepress professionals with the option to enhance soft proofing accuracy using test and report features approved by UGRA (the Swiss Center of Competence for Media and Printing Technology).

Enhanced Connectivity
The LaCie 324i has four display and video inputs, making it compatible with most computers and video devices. Use DisplayPort or DVI–D for connecting the monitor to a computer and HDMI or component for video sources. The 324i also has three USB 2.0 ports for a convenient USB hub to your computer. All cables are neatly arranged in the 324i’s handy cable manager.

It is known that more and more monitors may step into the 3D world these days. Today, it’s time for BenQ to release their upcoming monitor suited for 3D and gaming experience, called 3D-Affine XL2410T.

It has a display of 23.6-inches and an ideal refresh rate of 120 Hz, while it’s limited at 60 Hz on 3D mode. As every respectable gaming monitor, so does this model operates at 2ms response time. It also supports full high definition resolution of 1920×1080, a dynamic contrast ratio of 10.000.000:1 and 300 cd/m² for brightness. As for output connectivity, the monitor offers you three most common display ports, such as DVI, HDMI and D-Sub.

It is expected to hit the European market during October, while it is already available for pre-order, tagged at €350.

Dell has announced that its newest 30-inch screen is now shipping called the UltraSharp U3011. The screen has a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and up to 100,000:1 dynamic.

The panel has a response time of 7ms that will prevent ghosting and other issues in fast motion video or video games. The screen has a brightness rating of 370cd/m2. The viewing angles are 178-degrees horizontally and vertically. The screen can reproduce 1.07 billion colors.

The pixel dot pitch is 0.251 and it comes with a stand that tilts, swivels, and is height adjustable. The screen has lots of connectivity with a VGA port, dual DVI-D with HDCP, and dual HDMI inputs. The screen can be ordered now for $1499.

Eizo announced the FORIS FS2331, a 23-inch full high-definition (1920 x 1080 native resolution) monitor for home entertainment.

“The FORIS FS2331 is designed to do many things very well at a competitive price,” said Minoru Kontani, senior manager of EIZO’s Overseas Sales; Marketing Department. “We expect it to appeal to a wide range of consumers who are looking for a stylish monitor on which they can enjoy gaming, watching movies, photo editing, and reading ebooks.”

The FORIS FS2331’s versatile connections include dual HDMI inputs to connect with devices such as Blu-ray disc players, HD game consoles, and computers. Up to four PCs can be connected at once using DVI-D (digital) and D-Sub (analog) PC inputs along with the HDMI inputs.

For home cinema viewing, the FORIS FS2331 offers several features for realistic moving image playback. EIZO’s ContrastEnhancer corrects gamma levels in both dark and light images to the ideal levels and raises the LCD panel’s dynamic contrast ratio from 3,000:1 to 10,000:1 yielding deep blacks and fine details in dark movie scenes. The monitor also features a VA (vertical alignment) panel with horizontal and vertical viewing angles of 178° and brightness of 300 cd/m².

Six preset modes are included to ensure the color settings are ideal for any application: Cinema, Paper, sRGB, Game, and two modes for user adjustable settings. Paper mode simulates printed paper and helps prevent eyestrain when reading ebooks or documents by adjusting the black level and reducing the contrast ratio.

Game mode activates two EIZO features called “Power Resolution” and “Power Gamma.” Power Resolution makes the details in both low and high resolution games look clearer and sharper. Power Gamma applies a special gamma curve to games and other animated images that amplifies the feeling of contrast to make them look more three dimensional. Other features that optimize the monitor’s performance for gaming are a gray-to-gray response time of just 7 ms and an input lag of less than one frame.

With the bundled ScreenManager Pro for LCD utility software1, any preset mode can be assigned to an application so that when the application is opened, the screen automatically changes to its assigned mode. This software can also be used for adjusting the monitor’s color settings with the mouse or keyboard instead of the OSD menu.

The FORIS FS2331 debuts a new cabinet design that features a long, narrow imprint that runs from side to side across the lower front bezel. The imprint is for affixing a red, gray, or blue color stripe so users can personalize the appearance of their monitor. The color stripes are included.

For amateur digital photography enthusiasts, this monitor is compatible with EIZO EasyPIX, an optional color matching tool for simple color matching between the monitor and photo prints.

EIZO EasyPIX measures and saves the monitor’s settings and creates a color profile. It consists of color matching software and EIZO’s EX1 color sensor. For photo editing, gaming, and other tasks where color display is critical, the FORIS FS2331 includes 10-bit gamma correction. This function uses a 10-bit look-up table with a palette of more than one billion colors to select the most appropriate 16.7 million colors for smooth display of color gradations without banding.

Additional Features

* Remote control for access to the OSD, selecting the active input signal, adjusting volume, etc.

* Dual 0.5 watt internal speakers and a headphone jack.

* Auto EcoView brightness sensor that reads the ambient lighting and adjusts the screen’s brightness to the ideal level.

* EcoView Index gauge that encourages environmental consciousness by indicating power savings from using Auto EcoView.

* Energy Star 5.0 and TCO Displays 5.1 compliance.

* Five-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.

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Electronics maker BenQ has recently introduced two new LED-backlit monitors, the 24-inch V2400 Eco and 21.5-inch V2200 Eco.

The V2200 Eco is said to be the world’s first widescreen LED monitor of its size. Either has a 1080p resolution, and BenQ claims zero light leakage for both, helping them to achieve a very high 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The Eco in the name comes from an eco mode that reduces power consumption by 30 percent by managing brightness, power and contrast settings as well as totally mercury-free LED-lit panels.

BenQ also stresses that their thinner and lighter design saves on packaging, which itself has been revised to include recycled paper rather than Styrofoam. Soy ink is used on the carton, with a set-up guide printed right on the shipping carton rather than a separate page. The user’s manual, meantime, can only be found online.

The two new displays will begin shipping in China in mid-August, though pricing has not been revealed. If or when they will arrive in North American stores is not known.

HP revealed a brand new display yesterday called the 2709m, which is actually the largest LCD for the mainstream computer market. Measuring in at 27-inches, it supports 1080p and could serve as a TV as well.

This display has an HDMI input as well as VGA and DVI inputs, making it possible to hook up your DVD player or other home entertainment gear. With a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 and an anti-glare coating, a bright, colorful picture is to be expected.

Other features include tilting ability and a built-in 4-watt speaker system. You can get the HP 2709m LCD display starting today for about $500 directly from the company’s site.

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A/V giant Onkyo is continuing to expand their product lines with the addition of their new LA21TW-01S widescreen monitor.

While Onkyo has always procuced components that were very aesthetically pleasing, it would seem that this trend hasn’t carried over into their monitors. Regardless of appearances, the LA21TW-01S still has plenty of features to attract users.

The Onkyo LA21TW-01S is a 21.5″ LCD that touts full HD with its 1920×1200 resolution. Backing up the pixels is a 300cd/m2 brightness, contrast ratio of 1,000:1 that can be boosted to a max of 20,000:1, and a 5ms response time.

It also features a pair of 1.6W speakers. Those seeking out the new monitor can expect to spent about US$364 on it.