BenQ reveals its 2007 lineup of gaming LCDs

With all those new HD consoles, HD teevee shows and HD video players vying for a shot at your HDMI cable, 2007 is looking to be quite the year for display manufacturers. BenQ is getting an early jump on the gamer-core market, showing off its new 2007 LCD lineup in December. Apparently BenQ is providing displays for the CPL 2006 Championship Finals in Dallas, where they'll get to show off 2ms response times with the FP93GX, the 19-inch predecessor to this new gaming lineup. Sizes range from the 24-inch FP241WZ and FP241VW (shown above), which both sport 1920 x 1200 pixels, down to the 22-inch FP222WH, with 1680 x 1050 action, and the eensy FP94VW, with 19-inches of real estate and a 1440 x 900 resolution. The two 24-inchers sport 1000:1 contrast ratios and 500 nits of brightness, while the smaller displays slum it with 700:1 ratios and 300 nits. Price-wise, these things aren't exactly steals: the FP241VW and FP241WZ hit $1499 and $1299 respectively, while the FP222WH will run you $549, followed by the FP94VW's $299 tag. Some of the best news is connectivity options, since beyond that HDMI port with HDCP, all four displays feature VGA and DVI plugs, and the 24-inchers include S-video, composite and component inputs as well. No exact word on availability, but the CPL Finals run from December 16-20, so we expect the displays to drop sometime around then. More pics after the break.

FP222WH


FP94VW


FW241WZ

[spaceman @ Dec 14th 2006 7:56AM]

Why the stupid rez setups? If HD, keep to HD!

[nivz @ Dec 14th 2006 8:02AM]

lol.. Dude.. what are you on about? these are standard widescreen resolutions. and all HD aswell.. 1080 being 1920X1080 and 720 being 1280x720.

[Gregor @ Dec 14th 2006 8:15AM]

Not quite standard HD res - these are 16:10 rather than 16:9. Lot of discussion on the net re 1:1 pixel mapping on these models - unless this has been resolved (which Benq says it has now) then everything is stretched vertically.

[Jonathan Keim @ Dec 14th 2006 8:38AM]

I agree, they should have nenber done 16:10 for the computer displays and 16:9 for tvs. Of course 16:10 is more functional, but for the hybrid people there are problems.

[Jonathan Keim @ Dec 14th 2006 8:38AM]

I agree, they should have nenber done 16:10 for the computer displays and 16:9 for tvs. Of course 16:10 is more functional, but for the hybrid people there are problems.

[Ray-- @ Dec 14th 2006 10:21AM]

another engadget LCD article failing to mention if the LCD they are mentioning is 6bit or 8bit (or the panel type)... although at 2ms im sure your getting lame 6bit @ $1499 FTL

[hexx @ Dec 15th 2006 6:00AM]

the most expensive model is 8-bit panel with 1:1 processing, cheaper panel will feauture 1:1 aswell and is 8-bit panel too. Difference between them is that magic Z in the name what means that more expensive model features BFI technology, Black Frame Insertion which eliminates ghosting. Even if you have 1ms panel there will be still sort of ghosting. This should resolve black frame insertion technlogy which inserts every x frames one black frame. Cheaper model has been already reviewed and received more than positive feedback and outperformed everything what is on the market now in 24 inch category

[LongshotX @ Dec 14th 2006 11:23AM]

Get a Hanns G 19 inch adjustable widescreen monitor for 189 - 200 plus 12 dollar shipping and keep it moving.

[Brennan @ Dec 14th 2006 12:45PM]

i was hoping for a 1080p HD monitor, but i guess i was wrong, nope, sry, not interested.

[Nate @ Dec 14th 2006 8:41PM]

looks good! this information would have been nice 2hrs ago before i bought my 22" sceptre!

[jdavidse @ Dec 15th 2006 12:15AM]

What happened to their WTC rubble marketing campaign? Comon, BenQ brings us monitors that would give us a sharper, more high res view of national tradedies! Buy BenQ people.

[Ray-- @ Dec 15th 2006 12:21PM]

ahhh see now thats useful info

[hexx @ Dec 15th 2006 6:12AM]

the most expensive model is 8-bit panel with 1:1 processing, cheaper
panel will feauture 1:1 aswell and is 8-bit panel too. Difference
between them is that magic Z in the name what means that more
expensive model features BFI technology, Black Frame Insertion which
eliminates ghosting. Even if you have 1ms panel there will be still
sort of ghosting. This should resolve black frame insertion technlogy
which inserts every x frames one black frame. Cheaper model has been
already reviewed and received more than positive feedback and
outperformed everything what is on the market now in 24 inch category

[ahmed @ Jul 15th 2007 2:37AM]

pls let me know about the benq monitor model no. FP94VW driver....can't to update my driver for that....will u pls guide me....thanks.