Displays
VESA this morning is taking the wraps off of the next iteration of its DisplayHDR monitor certification standard, DisplayHDR 1.2. Designed to raise the bar on display quality, the updated DisplayHDR conformance test suite imposes new luminance, color gamut, and color accuracy requirements that extend across the entire spectrum of DisplayHDR tiers – including the entry-level DisplayHDR 400 tier. With vendors able to begin certifying displays for the new standard immediately, the display technology group is aiming to address the advancements in the display technology market over the last several years, while enticing display manufacturers to make use of them to deliver better desktop and laptop displays than before. Altogether, the DisplayHDR 1.2 is easily the biggest update to the standard since it launched in...
LG 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 8/1/2019
LG 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 7/26/2019
LG 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 7/11/2019
Supply 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 7/5/2019
AOC'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
VESA Announces DisplayPort 2.0 Standard: Bandwidth For 8K Monitors & Beyond
While display interface standards are slow to move, at the same time their movement is inexorable: monitor resolutions continue to increase, as do refresh rates and color depths, requiring...
120 by Ryan Smith on 6/26/2019
Realtek Demonstrates RTD2893: A Platform for 8K Ultra HD TVs
Just like with any other major transitions, the shift to 8K Ultra HD TVs will require not only new display panels (and even new display technologies), new cables, and...
23 by Anton Shilov on 6/19/2019
NVIDIA G-Sync Ultimate Mini LED Monitors: From Acer & ASUS Later in 2019
Known for its ability to build ecosystems around its products, NVIDIA rolled out a updated display-related initiative at this year’s Computex trade show. With the recent advent of commercial-scale...
32 by Anton Shilov on 6/18/2019
ASUS Mini LED Professional Monitors Update: Available This Year
Earlier this year ASUS announced two ProArt displays featuring Mini LED-based backlighting supporting full array local dimming (FALD) aimed at professionals. The ProArt PA32UCX with 1152-zone FALD was introduced...
24 by Anton Shilov on 6/14/2019
Realtek Demonstrates RTD2173 DisplayPort 1.4 to HDMI 2.1 Converter
Realtek is working on a chip that will convert DisplayPort 1.4 signals to HDMI 2.1 signals. The RTD2173 converter will enable makers of notebooks, motherboards, docks, and other applications...
31 by Anton Shilov on 6/13/2019
HDMI Forum: Certification Program for Ultra High Speed HDMI 48G Incoming
While the first HDMI 2.1 48G-branded cables were announced back in late 2018, they were not formally certified by the HDMI Forum for one reason: the certification program for...
24 by Anton Shilov on 6/13/2019
ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ BFGD G-Sync HDR Monitor: Coming Later This Year
Advanced displays clearly drive sales of higher-end GPUs, so NVIDIA has multiple initiatives to make high-end gaming monitors available. One of such initiatives is the BFGD (big format gaming...
29 by Anton Shilov on 5/31/2019
Corning Unveils Astra Glass for 8K Monitors
Corning has introduced its new glass substrate that was developed specially for mid-to-large-size displays featuring a high pixel density. Corning’s Astra Glass takes into account not only high resolutions...
28 by Anton Shilov on 5/15/2019
Dell’s 75-Inch 4K Display with Multitouch: A Rival for Microsoft Surface Hub
Dell has started sales of its 75-inch 4K monitor supporting multi-touch capabilities, and combined the device with a set of interactive features. The new Dell 75 4K Interactive Touch...
22 by Anton Shilov on 5/14/2019
Philips Launches 222B9T: A 21.5-Inch Semi-Rugged Monitor with Touch Support
Taking a departure from the usual look-don't-touch world of PC monitors, Philips has rolled out a new, semi-rugged commerical monitor designed specifically for heavy touchscreen use. The Philips 222B9T...
11 by Anton Shilov on 4/22/2019
Acer Joins Mini LED Monitor Club with Professional-Focused ConceptD CM7321K
As the era of Mini LED backlighting takes off in earnest, Acer has become another major supplier of displays to announce a monitor incorporating the tech. The ConceptD CM7321K...
30 by Anton Shilov on 4/19/2019
ASUS Shows Off Dolby Vision Monitors: The ProArt PQ22UC & ProArt PA32UCX
At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) 2019 trade show this week, ASUS announced that it had added support for Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) transport to its...
6 by Anton Shilov on 4/18/2019
Chinese and Taiwanese Companies To Gain Controlling Stake of JDI
A group of investors from China and Taiwan and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding under which they will invest in Japan Display...
6 by Anton Shilov on 4/15/2019
Acer Predator CG437K P: A 43-Inch 144 Hz Gaming Monitor with FreeSync and DisplayHDR 1000
Acer has unveiled its new large format gaming display (LFGD) that brings together an ultra-high-definition resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate with AMD’s FreeSync technology, VESA’s DisplayHDR 1000 certification...
16 by Anton Shilov on 4/15/2019
Sharp Demonstrates Foldable OLED Display for Smartphones
Sharp this week demonstrated its first foldable OLED display at a special event in Tokyo. At present, the device was demonstrated as a part of a smartphone prototype and...
16 by Anton Shilov on 4/12/2019
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