Monitors
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...
Samsung Acquires Quantum Dot Tech Company QD Vision
Earlier this week Samsung confirmed that they have acquired QD Vision, the US-based provider of quantum dot technology for consumer displays. According to sources cited by SamMobile, the deal...
25 by Brandon Chester on 11/23/2016
AOC Launches the AG352QCX: 35-Inch 200 Hz 2560×1080 Curved Display with Adaptive-Sync
This week AOC has introduced its new AGON-branded curved display for gamers that boasts a 200 Hz refresh rate. The ultra-wide AG352QCX monitor has an MVA panel and a...
21 by Anton Shilov on 11/10/2016
BenQ Announces the ZOWIE XL2540: 24-Inch 240 Hz Full-HD Display 'for e-Sports'
BenQ this week introduced its new display aimed specifically at professional gamers. The new monitor belongs to the ZOWIE family of BenQ’s products designed for e-Sports and features Full-HD...
35 by Anton Shilov on 11/10/2016
Nixeus NX-VUE27P Pro WQHD (2560x1440) Monitor Launched
Over the last four years, Nixeus has launched a number of products focused on the gaming market. While the initial focus was on high-resolution monitors, they have now started...
18 by Ganesh T S on 11/4/2016
EIZO Launches FlexScan EV2780: 27” 2560×1440 Display with USB Type-C Connector
As the USB Type-C connector has become more prevalent, so have devices that support the optional DisplayPort alt mode. To that end, EIZO has introduced their first monitor that...
23 by Anton Shilov on 10/31/2016
EIZO FlexScan EV2451 & EV2456 Launched: Thin Bezels in 16:9 and 16:10
EIZO has introduced two new displays designed for specialized and business environments that require multi-monitor setups. The new FlexScan EV2451 and EV2456 are equipped with ultra-thin bezels for their...
19 by Anton Shilov on 10/26/2016
Samsung CFG70: Curved 144Hz Displays with Quantum Dot Backlighting and AMD FreeSync
Samsung was among the first television manufacturers to use quantum dot technology for its products, and this week the company has continued that trend by introducing the industry’s first...
38 by Anton Shilov on 10/21/2016
EIZO Launches ColorEdge CG2730 and CS2730 2560×1440 Displays for Professionals and Prosumers
EIZO has introduced two new 27” displays designed for professionals and prosumers. The ColorEdge CG2730 and the ColorEdge CS2730 monitors share a lot of technologies and have a lot...
31 by Anton Shilov on 10/14/2016
CEATEC 2016: Sharp Showcases 27-inch 8K 120Hz IGZO Monitor with HDR, also 1000 PPI for VR
While we’re not CEATEC, a Japanese technology show, news has come via PC Watch regarding a new publicly announced milestone in monitor production. For any journalist that has attended...
44 by Ian Cutress on 10/5/2016
Dell Unveils UltraSharp U3417W: Makes Its Curved Display More Curved
Dell has unveiled its new top-of-the-range 34” curved monitor for consumers. The new UltraSharp U3417W display has the same WHQD resolution as the U3415W introduced a year ago, but...
36 by Anton Shilov on 9/14/2016
Dell Introduces UltraSharp UP3017 30-Inch Professional Display with 16:10 Aspect Ratio and DCI-P3 Color Space
Nowadays, the vast majority of displays for desktop computers have 16:9 aspect ratio for various reasons (e.g., content, manufacturing aspects, etc.). However, there are a lot of professionals, who...
52 by Anton Shilov on 9/9/2016
LG Announces the 34UC79G: 34-Inch Curved 21:9 Display with 2560 × 1080 Resolution, 144 Hz Refresh Rate for $700
LG was one of the first suppliers to bring displays with 21:9 aspect ratio to consumers a couple of years ago, and at IFA 2016 the company introduced its...
33 by Anton Shilov on 9/9/2016
LG 38UC99 Announced: 37.5-Inch Curved 21:9 Display with 3840×1600 Resolution
This week at IFA in Berlin LG introduced a new flagship UltraWide display. The new monitor is called the LG 38UC99 and it's LG's largest UltraWide display to date...
43 by Anton Shilov on 9/2/2016
Acer’s Announces Predator Gaming Displays with Tobii Eye-Tracking Technology, Up to 240 Hz Refresh Rate
Acer has introduced three new Predator gaming monitors equipped with Tobii eye tracking technology at this week's IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany. The new screens are the first...
8 by Anton Shilov on 9/1/2016
Dell Releases S2417DG and SE2717H Monitors: New Gaming Displays with G-Sync and FreeSync
Dell has quietly expanded its lineup of gaming displays with two new monitors featuring dynamic refresh technologies from AMD and NVIDIA. One of the monitors uses a full-HD (1920x1080...
46 by Anton Shilov on 8/8/2016
ASUS at Computex 2016: The 10 Years of the Republic Of Gamers (ROG) Booth Tour
For anyone following our Live Blog coverage at Computex this year, ASUS had two large press events in quick succession in different parts of town. The first focused on...
43 by Ian Cutress on 6/22/2016
Philips Begins to Sell 43” 4K IPS BDM4350UC Display for $799
For many workloads that require a lot of on-screen space, big displays are hugely beneficial — the bigger the better. TPV Technology, the company that produces monitors under Philips...
51 by Anton Shilov on 5/13/2016
HP Announces 32” Pavilion Display for Everyone: QHD for $399
HP has introduced its Pavilion 32 display (V1M69A), which promises to combine large size, QHD resolution, VA panel and affordability. The Pavilion 32 monitor may not appeal to professionals...
74 by Anton Shilov on 5/4/2016
A Look At QD Vision's Color IQ And The Philips 276E6 Monitor: Quantum Dots for Wider Color Gamuts
At this year's CES Josh and I sat down with representatives of QD Vision to discuss their quantum dot display technology, along with where they see the television and...
51 by Brandon Chester on 4/28/2016
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