Displays
Kicking off what’s set to be a busy May, this morning the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA), the PC display industry’s primary consortium, is rolling out a new set of performance standards for variable refresh rate displays. Dubbed AdaptiveSync and MediaSync, these new test standards are designed to offer an industry-neural and open specification for the behavior and performance of DisplayPort displays. AdaptiveSync is a standard designed for high-end gaming displays, while MediaSync is aimed at eliminating video jitter on a much wider array of devices.
AOC Launches CQ27G1 Curved Monitor: 27 Inch, 144 Hz, FreeSync, Sub-$300
AOC has expanded its lineup of inexpensive G1-series curved displays with a new model. The new 27-inch CQ27G1 features a QHD resolution as well as G1’s traditional set of...
20 by Anton Shilov on 9/3/2019LG's New 55+ inch OLED Plant in China Opens: Over 1m+ per Year
LG Display this month started production at its 8.5th Generation OLED manufacturing facility in Guangzhou, China. When fully ramped, total capacity of the factory will be 90,000 substrates per...
81 by Anton Shilov on 8/31/2019AUO’s Mini LED Monitors: 32-Inch 4Kp144, 65-Inch 4Kp144, VR, & Others
Among other leading-edge consumer displays demonstrated by AU Optronics this week at Touch Taiwan 2019 trade show are the company’s monitors with Mini LED backlighting. The displays are intended...
29 by Anton Shilov on 8/30/2019Sharp to Demonstrate 120-Inch 8K LCD TV & 8K TV with 5G Modem at IFA
Being the world’s first manufacturer to develop an Ultra-HD television featuring a 7680×4320 resolution, Sharp still has an edge over its rivals on the 8K front. At IFA next...
16 by Anton Shilov on 8/30/2019Samsung’s CRG5 Curved 27-Inch 240 Hz G-Sync Monitor Now Available for $370
Samsung has started sales of one of the industry’s first curved monitors featuring a 240 Hz maximum refresh rate. Aimed at gamers and esports professionals 'looking for maximum performance'...
19 by Anton Shilov on 8/29/2019Fast & Furious: The Alienware 27 (AW2720HF) 240 Hz IPS Monitor with FreeSync
Dell has announced its Alienware 27 gaming display that is based on a 'Fast IPS' panel that brings together a 240 Hz refresh rate, rich colors, and wide viewing...
31 by Anton Shilov on 8/28/2019AU Optronics OLED Displays: A New Foldable + A New 17.3-Inch 4K120
AU Optronics, which is mostly known for its advanced LCDs for televisions and computer monitors, this week demonstrated its latest OLED-type displays for various applications. The company has developed...
8 by Anton Shilov on 8/28/2019AU Optronics's New 85-Inch 8K LCD TV with 1,024-Zone Backlighting
AU Optronics this week showcased a prototype of its most advanced 8K Ultra-HD display featuring an innovative full-area local dimming (FALD) backlighting solution and peak brightness of 2,000 nits...
11 by Anton Shilov on 8/28/2019HP's Omen X 27: A 240Hz QHD Monitor with FreeSync 2 HDR
Among the monitor announcements to come out this week, HP has introduced a new display aimed at hardcore gamers and esports professionals. With a 240 Hz max refresh rate...
52 by Anton Shilov on 8/23/2019Dell Rolls Out 32-Inch QHD Curved Gaming Monitor (S3220DGF): Up To 165Hz with FreeSync 2
Having launched a revamped version of its flagship Alienware 34-inch curved gaming display, Dell has also put together something similar for the broader mid-range gaming market. Dell new 32-inch...
26 by Anton Shilov on 8/23/2019Dell Reveals Alienware 34 Curved Monitor: WQHD IPS with 120Hz G-Sync
Dell this week has introduced its new top-of-the-line curved gaming display, the Alienware 34. The new AW3420DW monitor resembles its predecessor from 2017, with the same resolution and G-Sync...
24 by Anton Shilov on 8/20/2019Dell Launches 55-Inch Alienware OLED Display: 4K at 120 Hz with Deep Blacks
Today at Gamescom, Dell has officially launched its new flagship OLED gaming monitor, the Alienware 55. First demonstrated back at Computex, the display uses a 4K OLED panel featuring...
48 by Anton Shilov on 8/19/2019Samsung Mulls Suspending South Korea LCD Plant Due to Oversupply
Samsung Display is considering to suspend one of its LCD panel production facilities in South Korea because of oversupply, the company said this week. There is no final decision...
32 by Anton Shilov on 8/16/2019Acer Launches Predator XN253QX Monitor with 240 Hz & 0.4 ms G2G Response Time
Acer has introduced its new Predator XN253QX display, which is aimed at professional gamers who are looking for top-tier response times. The Predator XN253QX has a maximum refresh rate...
9 by Anton Shilov on 8/14/2019Japan’s Ministry Approves Shipments of Industrial Chemicals to South Korea
Amidst the ongoing trade conflict between Japan and South Korea, there is some good news to close the week out. The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has...
16 by Anton Shilov on 8/9/2019LG Unveils New UltraFine 4K & 5K Monitors: Now with iPad Pro Support
LG has updated its UltraFine lineup of displays, which are aimed especially at computers made by Apple. The entry-level UltraFine 4K has received a larger screen, whereas the more...
20 by Anton Shilov on 8/1/2019LG Display & SK Hynix Looking to Diversify Industrial Suppliers as Row with Japan Intensifies
South Korean electronics companies reaffirmed this week that production of computer memory and displays could be disrupted because of ongoing trade dispute between the country and Japan. Both SK...
8 by Anton Shilov on 7/26/2019LG to Start Production of OLEDs in China Next Month, Set to Double OLED Output
LG Display this week said that its plant in Guangzhou, China, would start full swing operations next month. The factory, which cost LG around $4.2 billion, will produce large...
37 by Anton Shilov on 7/11/2019Supply of DRAM, NAND & Displays Could Be Disrupted by Japan & South Korea Dispute
South Korean companies produce 70% of the world’s DRAM, about a half of 3D NAND, and a significant share of OLED and LCD displays on the planet. Meanwhile, Japanese...
39 by Anton Shilov on 7/5/2019AOC's Professional U2790PQU Monitor: 4K, 10-Bit, IPS, Sub $350
AOC is a brand primarily known for its gaming, mainstream, stylish, and entry-level displays. Meanwhile, the company also has its 90-series monitors aimed at demanding professionals, offering color accuracy...
41 by Anton Shilov on 7/2/2019