Displays
NVIDIA on Tuesday said that future monitor scalers from MediaTek will support its G-Sync technologies. NVIDIA is partnering with MediaTek to integrate its full range of G-Sync technologies into future monitors without requiring a standalone G-Sync module, which makes advanced gaming features more accessible across a broader range of displays. Traditionally, G-Sync technology relied on a dedicated G-sync module – based on an Altera FPGA – to handle syncing display refresh rates with the GPU in order to reduce screen tearing, stutter, and input lag. As a more basic solution, in 2019 NVIDIA introduced G-Sync Compatible certification and branding, which leveraged the industry-standard VESA AdaptiveSync technology to handle variable refresh rates. In lieu of using a dedicated module, leveraging AdaptiveSync allowed for cheaper monitors, with...
AOC’s Entry-Level C2789FH8 27” Display Weds Gold, Bling, and Curvature
AOC has introduced its new curved display specifically aimed at the entry-level market. The new C2789FH8 monitor is one the industry’s first curved LCDs that comes in yellow gold...
10 by Anton Shilov on 9/6/2017StarTech's Thunderbolt 3 to Dual 4Kp60 Display Adapters Now Available
StarTech's new family of Thunderbolt 3 adapters that let one TB3 port to drive two 4K 60Hz displays are now available for sale. One of the adapters supports two...
7 by Anton Shilov on 9/2/2017Philips Demos 328P8K: 8K UHD LCD with Webcam, Docking, Coming in 2018
TPV Technology is demonstrating a preliminary version of its upcoming 8K ultra-high-definition display at IFA trade show in Germany. The Philips 328P8K monitor will be a part of the...
21 by Ian Cutress & Anton Shilov on 9/1/2017Alienware Announces AW3418DW and AW3418HW Ultra-Wide Curved Displays
Among their many IFA announcements this week, Dell’s Alienware group has introduced two ultra-large displays aimed at gamers. The monitors measure 34” in diagonal and feature refresh rates of...
18 by Anton Shilov on 8/30/2017AOC to Launch Curved QHD Displays with 0.5 ms Response Time in 2018
In a surprising move, AOC has announced plans to launch a new series of AGON gaming displays with a 0.5 ms response time in Q2 of next year. The...
29 by Anton Shilov on 8/26/2017ASUS ROG Strix XG27VQ Available: 27” Curved, FHD@144Hz & FreeSync w/ELMB
ASUS is about to start shipments of its ROG Strix XG27VQ display — an inexpensive curved 27” screen with a high refresh rate and AMD’s FreeSync technology designed for...
25 by Anton Shilov on 8/16/2017BenQ Announces ZOWIE XL2546 ‘eSports’ Display: 24'', FHD, 240 Hz, DyAc ULMB Tech
BenQ this week introduced a new version of its ZOWIE XL2540 ultra-fast gaming display it launched last year. The improved device carrying the XL2546 model number has the same...
41 by Anton Shilov on 7/22/2017Dell’s UltraSharp U3818DW Now Available: Curved 37.5”, 3840×1600, USB-C, $1499
Dell this week began shipments of its curved ultra-wide 3840×1600 UltraSharp U3818DW display. The monitor is the fourth screen of this size and with this resolution on the market...
17 by Anton Shilov on 7/21/2017ASUS Adds Entry-Level VP28UQG to Gaming LCD Lineup: 28”, 4K, FreeSync, 1ms
Without making any formal announcements, Asus has quietly added a new gaming display to their product lineup. The VP28UQG features a 4K resolution, a 1 ms response time, as...
17 by Anton Shilov on 7/15/2017AOC Teams Up with Porsche Design for PDS241 and PDS271 Displays
AOC this week introduced two new displays that it co-developed with the Austrian arm of the Porsche Design Group. The PDS241 and PDS271 feature IPS panels with FHD resolution...
20 by Anton Shilov on 7/8/2017LG’s 34UC89G 21:9 Curved Display with G-Sync, 144 to 166 Hz, Available for $999
LG has begun to sell its new ultra-wide curved display that appears to be its first monitor to support NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology. The LG 34UC89G resembles the 34UC79G display...
21 by Anton Shilov on 7/3/2017Samsung Announces First Freesync 2 Monitors: CHG70 & CHG90 - Quantum Dots, Up to 49”, 144 Hz, DCI-P3
Samsung on Friday announced the C49HG90 monitor, their new flagship gaming monitor that includes virtually all of the major gaming-oriented display technologies available today. The new 49” screen has...
52 by Anton Shilov on 6/12/2017Acer Predator Z35P Available for Order: Curved 35" with 3440×1440@120 Hz and G-Sync
Acer has quietly launched yet another curved ultra-wide Predator display for gamers seeking a large diagonal, a high resolution and an ultra-high refresh rate. The Predator Z35P resembles its...
20 by Anton Shilov on 5/23/2017EIZO Announces ColorEdge Prominence CG3145: 4096x2160, 98% P3 and HDR10
EIZO this week announced its new ColorEdge Prominence CG3145 reference monitor with a DCI-4K resolution and a display covering 98% of the DCI-P3 color space. The monitor is claimed...
39 by Anton Shilov on 4/21/2017Dell Announces UP2718Q HDR Display, And Two InfinityEdge Displays
Right now, the National Association of Broadcasters conference is on, and Dell is using it to launch their latest UltraSharp display. The Dell UltraSharp UP2718Q is the company’s first...
28 by Brett Howse on 4/20/2017Dell’s Ultrasharp 30-inch 4K OLED Now On Sale: UP3017Q for $3500
One of the biggest bits of news to come out of CES 2016, over a year ago, was Dell announcing a new beacon in OLED monitors: a 3840x2160 panel...
65 by Ian Cutress & Brett Howse on 4/13/2017Pre-Orders for LG’s 32UD99 Display Available: 4K, DCI-P3, HDR10, FreeSync for $999
LG and its partners recently disclosed the complete specifications as well as the price of the LG 32UD99 flagship consumer display. The 32-inch display will feature a 4K (UHD...
44 by Anton Shilov on 4/10/2017ASUS Launches VG245Q 'Console' Gaming Monitor: 1080p with FreeSync, $200
ASUS has introduced another monitor positioned specifically for console gaming that allows console owners to take their games out of the living room. The new display offers Full-HD resolution...
37 by Anton Shilov on 4/4/2017Dell’s 32-inch 8K UP3218K Display Now For Sale: Check Your Wallet
Back at CES in January, Dell announced the next step in personal screen resolution advancements. The recent rise of ‘4K’ (or more accurately, Ultra-HD at 3840x2160) monitors has shown...
94 by Ian Cutress on 3/24/2017MWC 2017: Panasonic Demonstrates Store Window as a Transparent Screen
At Mobile World Congress this year, Panasonic demonstrated a glass that can be turned into a display in an instant. The solution relies on a thin film between the...
7 by Anton Shilov on 3/13/2017