Few years back, there was only one option, CRT or cathode ray tube based monitor, for TVs and computers. These have become obsolete now and you have the luxury of choosing monitors containing a wide array of features and technology such as TFT (thin film transistor), LCD (liquid crystal display), LED (light emitting diode), OLED (organic LED), HD (high definition), DLP (digital light processing), projection monitor, etc. With each new technology, the picture or video transmission on the monitor became sharper, crispier, and more vibrant. This article is an attempt to throw light on five such latest trends in monitor design and their features.
1. NEC CRV43 ultra-wide monitor
NEC has launched a 43-inch curved wide screen monitor, which is made of four DLP monitors together with LED backlight technology. It offers 0.02 seconds of response time with stunning picture quality. It also has DVI-D and HDMI-1.3 support and the screen resolution of the monitor is 2800 x 900. Todayâs hardcore gamers are able to get great gaming experience if they can afford this display beast. In addition, it can be used in other applications such as 3D modeling and video editing; with its high resolution, every detail of a video or a picture can be captured smoothly. It has increased the viewing range with its curved surface and the dynamic range with the help of WGXA resolution (32:10 aspect ratio). This monitor is also able to cover 100 percent RGB color and 99.3 percent of ADOBE RGB color. The only issue with this monitor is its high price tag that comes at $7999.
2. Samsung SyncMaster 2263DX 22â dual multimedia LCD display
You often think of having more than one monitor so that you have the option of doing two different tasks simultaneously. If on one monitor, you open several programs then the workspace is hampered and the screen looks cluttered. To solve this problem, Samsung has manufactured a 22-inch widescreen monitor with a 7-inch small screen attached to it. Therefore, while the user is busy doing some important tasks, he/she can also get track of his personal mails, or some other not so important work through the small 7-inch monitor. The extra screen can be positioned as per the userâs choice and comfort level by using a rotating swing arm. It can be placed in the left, right, or top of the monitor, in either landscape or portrait orientation. The main 22-inch monitor produces images or videos at 8000:1 contrast ratio with 1680 x 1050 resolution. The smaller screen has a response time of 30ms and has a resolution of 800 x 600. The small monitor is attached with the main monitor by USB 2.0 cable, and the set up has a 3.0 MP web camera for video conferencing.
3. Alienware DLP RPTV â 42-inch wraparound monitor
Alienware is a very popular name in the gaming world. They manufactured high-end gaming PC and laptops and often their systems are used for benchmarking. Alienware has now developed a 42-inch DLP RPTV. It has a resolution of 2880 x 900 and uses OLED (organic light emitting diode) technology. These games are intense and to cater to the generation, this monitor is a modified CRYSIS version and is compatible with older computer systems as well. It has a curved surface; the peripheral viewing angle is great for the user who can immerse in the virtual world like never before.
4. Dz-Flex multi-screen monitor display
UK based manufacturer Elport has developed Dz-Flex, a multi screen monitor display. It has advance flexible arm positioning and the structure is made of aluminum to give it necessary strength. The display is in flat panel design and three displays are placed together to form the multi display unit. This type of multi display is very useful for security and surveillance, medical practitioners, stockbrokers, video editors, and game enthusiasts. It also has built-in-speakers and the monitor is just 52 mm thick. It can produce images and videos at 1280 x 1024 resolution with a contrast ratio of 500:1.
5. HP w2408 24-inch LCD rotates, complies with HDCP
HP 24-inch LCD monitor has a unique feature. It can be rotated into landscape and portrait format and has a viewing angle of 160 degreess. It is a wide screen monitor with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The response time is just 5 ms and has a 4-port USB port, speakers and headphone port. The contrast ratio of this monitor is 1000:1 and the monitor itself looks like a piece of art with its shiny metallic finish.
