Samsung unwraps monitor range

 

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By Stuart Turton in Las Vegas

Posted on 9 Jan 2009 at 02:27

Samsung has unveiled the latest additions to its monitor range, including a 3D model, and wireless "laptop companion"

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The pick of the bunch is the 22in 2233RZ which works with Nvidia's 3D vision graphics cards to convert around 350 games to stereoscopic 3D, without any special patches.

The LCD display runs at 120Hz, allowing it to output an image at 60Hz per eye, creating the 3D effect without the need for dual scanning.

The 3D glasses required to correctly view the image will be included with the monitor, and will last for around a week before needing to be recharged through USB. The monitor will be available in the US in February for $399, with UK details yet to be confirmed.

The company was also demonstrating a 42in 3D panel that worked surprisingly well without the use of any glasses. However, the model is considered a very early prototype and spokespeople were giving no hint on when it might hit the shops.

The company was also touting two "laptop companion" screens, the 19n LD190x and 22in LD220. The two monitors have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and 1366 x 768, a 5ms response time and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. However the interesting bit is that the 19in is fitted with UbiSync wireless, meaning it can display a picture without needing a cable to be plugged in. Again, pricing has yet to be confirmed.