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Iiyama have released details of 2 new models in their range, both with diagonal sizes of 26". There are the ProLite E2607WS-1 and E2607WSV-1 models, both being very similar, with the "V" model representing the more "value" version missing the DVI-D and HDMI interfaces of the normal version. Other than that , both with the following features: 26"WS format, 1920 x 1200 resolution, 2ms G2G response time, 4000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (1000:1 static), 300 cd/m2 brightness and 170/150 viewing angles. The panel technology is TN Film................................................

Date:5/9/08

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The new EA221WM is being advertised as a 'premium' screen by NEC, based on it's "top performing panel technology" and wide range of ergonomic functions. The screen offers a 1680 x 1050 resolution, 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness and 176/170 viewing angles. Don't be distracted by this quoted viewing angle, the screen is still TN Film based from what I can tell................................................

Date:5/9/08

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At this years IFA event, Samsung have shown off two of their new 22" models in their popular SyncMaster range. The 2243Hz (right) and 2233Hz (left) both offer a 1680 x 1050 resolution, 5ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness and are TN Film based. Reports state that the models are using "Samsung's new Enhanced MPAII to drop Motion Picture Response time from 27ms to a mere 9ms"...............................................

Date:29/8/08

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Details are scarce so far, but the new W241DG screen has appeared on a few sites in Japan, including Hyundai's own spec page. The spec provided looks suspiciously like an S-IPS based screen, and so perhaps this will mark the appearance of another S-IPS panel into the 24" sector. Worldwide, there are only a few S-IPS based 24" models, namely the NEC 2490WUXi, Hazro HZ24W, Hazro HZ24Wi and the recent models from HP, the LP2475w (review coming very soon!) and the DreamColor LP2480zx..............................................

Date:29/8/08

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Back in May we discussed Samsung's new Blue-Phase 240Hz LCD technology, but we knew that the technology would not be mass produced until around 2011. Sony have beaten them to the punch according to recent reports, and will release their new "BRAVIA W1 series" screens offering 240Hz LCD TV's. The new technology is referred to as MotionFlow 240Hz, and interestingly, these will apparently be available as soon as November 11th in Japan..............................................

Date:29/8/08

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ViewSonic have shown off the first 120Hz desktop LCD monitor at this years NVIDIA NVISION 08 conference in San Jose, California. The prototype display "delivers rich, colorful, blur-free video performance on traditional gaming, entertainment and graphic applications, while also delivering eye-popping stereoscopic 3D when used with NVIDIA’s GeForce Stereoscopic 3D gaming technology."..............................................

Date:26/8/08

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"With 16:9 aspect ratio fast becoming the new global standard among panel manufacturers, BenQ continues to distinguish its brand from the competition with innovation and industry-leading technologies that today include "ultra-green" 16:9 720p models for reduced environmental impact and enhanced cost-performance."..............................................

Date:8/8/08

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BenQ have released two new models in their range, offering the 22" G2200WT and 24" G2400WT models. Both offer an impressive range of ergonomic adjustments including tilt, height, pivot and rotate functionality..............................................

Date:1/8/08

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Hazro have recently provided us with details of new updates for their popular S-IPS based screens. The Hazro range consists of models in sizes of 23, 24, 26 and 30 inches. We have already reviewed the 24" HZ24W and 26" HZ26W screens, and the 30" HZ30W is due on the site very soon. The updates will add a few nice features to the 23, 24 and 26" screens, as well as addressing a couple of minor problems reported by various users. The updates will include:.............................................

Date:25/7/08

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It's been a long time coming, but Dell have finally started shipping the new revision of their 24" 2408WFP screen. It won't actually be tagged as A01 by the sounds of things, but there will be a new firmware introduced. Jimmy P of the Dell Community Forums has said: "I have news, as of yesterday [22 July 2008] all 2408's shipping as refurbished have the new firmware, as of Monday new monitors started coming off the production line with it. If you are ordering a new monitor you should wait about two weeks to make sure that they have a chance to get through the distribution network...............................................

Date:25/7/08

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HP have recently released details of a new 24" screen in their range, and already it has picked up a fair bit of interest due to it's listed S-IPS panel. HP have the details on their official website as follows: 1920 x 1200 resolution, 6ms G2G response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m2 brightness, 178/178 viewing angles and 92% NTSC gamut. While the screen is labelled as S-IPS technology, there are a few issues with this and their listed spec which seem to contradict one another.............................................

Date:18/7/08

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HP have released details of a new 22" screen on their official website. The LP2275w utilises an S-PVA technology panel and offers something a little different in the TN Film dominated 22" sector. The screen will offer a 1680 x 1050 resolution along with a 6ms G2G response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 178/178 viewing angles. The panel will also offer a 92% NTSC colour gamut.............................................

Date: 18/7/08

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Samsung have released details of a new 24" montior in their range. The 2443BW offers the usual 1920 x 1200 resolution you might expect, and its TN Film technology panel also offers a 5ms response time, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness and 170/160 viewing angles. The only noteworthy specification is the quoted 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, but these figures are to be taken with a pinch of salt really given the current trend of quoting DCR specs.............................................

Date: 18/7/08

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Chi Mei Optoelectronics have just released details for some of their new monitor panel modules. The details and specs are all available on their website, and have also been added to our full panel parts database. Of particular note are some new 18.5"WS panels, following in the footsteps of recent modules from Samsung and AUO. There are also some updated high resolution 19"WS panels (with 1680 x 1050 resolution) and a new 1920 x 1080 resolution 21.6"WS module............................................

Date: 9/7/08

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