Ever since the “Retina” display was launched, the topic of high-resolution display became a big deal in the context of phones, tablets, and even laptops. While “regular” PC monitors still have a pixel density of ~72 PPI (aka DPI), High-density displays for smartphones reach anywhere between 300 and 550 PPI.
LCD and OLED are two very different display technologies that currently coexist on the mobiles and televisions markets. There are other (older) technologies such as Plasma (TV only), but right now, most users have to choose between these two. This page will give you some knowledge about both, and will highlight the differences between them — and provide a general direction for you to decide which is best for your […]
For the casual gamer, using any display like a regular monitor or even a TV will get the job done. However there are more hardcore gamers who might require more gamer-specific hardware to try and get an edge over the competition as much as possible, and if you are such a gamer you might be interested in checking out ASUS’ trio of new gaming monitors.
If you’re a hardcore gamer, chances are you are aware that there is a difference in technology used in regular monitors and those designed for gaming. One of those main differences would be in its response time where gaming monitors typically feature faster response times. That being said if you’re after a gaming monitor, ASUS has you covered. The company has recently announced a new monitor in the form of […]
Most of us still use regular flat LCD monitors at home or at work. In fact there might still be some users that rely on those old CRT monitors simply because they’d rather not spend money on new ones. In any case if you’re looking to upgrade your monitor and maybe see what all the fuss is about with regards to curved monitors, Samsung has recently announced five new models. […]
When it comes to building gaming rigs, hardware gamers will take all sorts of factors into consideration, such as cooling, cable management, RAM speed, speakers, sound card, GPU, and let’s not forget their displays. Now some gamers are perfectly fine with a regular Full HD display, but there are those who care about the minor details. Well if you’re looking to get your hands on a gaming monitor, it seems […]
Back in December last year there were rumors floating around that the Samsung Galaxy S4 will come with an “unbreakable display”. Well the S4 was announced a fortnight ago and it has been confirmed that Samsung’s latest flagship Android smartphone does *not* have such a display. Nevermind, now there’s a rumor that the upcoming Galaxy Note 3 may have an unbreakable display, and it will be one of the most […]
Vuzix eyewear announced the release of its new line of eyewear today. The WRAP 1200AR might just be the coolest Augmented Reality eyewear yet to hit the stores: “We are excited to be shipping these new digital ARglasses, offering a huge 75-inch virtual screen, as seen from 10 feet. New features such as adjustable eye-separation, synchronized camera and display tilt combine for the best digital see-through AR user experience on […]
If you own an iPad, then the company AU Optronics might be one familiar to you as they are one of the suppliers for Apple’s iPads’ display. Well recently the company has announced a 4.46” HD display with 317ppi and a 1mm border surrounding it, giving the impression that the display is larger than it really is. This is possible thanks to the company’s proprietary super narrow border technology and […]
If you’re shopping for an auxiliary display, Century has unveiled their new Plus One auxiliary display, the LCD-8000DA that is scheduled for a launch in Japan come 9th of December, although no word from the company if they have plans for a launch in the US market or anywhere else around the world for that matter.
Excited at the possibility of Apple’s television actually coming to fruition? Well if Jefferies analyst Peter Misek’s predictions are to be believed, we should be able to expect a launch of an Apple television set some time mid-2012, which is usually when Apple’s WWDC is held and where Apple’s iPhones have typically been launched (with the exception of the iPhone 4S).
Looking forward to some giant OLED displays next year? Well there have been reports that display manufacturers, LG and Samsung, are set to debut 55” OLED displays during CES 2012. To further corroborate this possibility, LG Display’s CEO Kwon Young-soo told reporters back in July that the company was shifting development away from smaller and unprofitable OLED displays to 55” models. OLED displays tend to produce fantastic colors and use […]