Logitec intros 17, 19-inch LCD monitors

Logic Japan has busted out a couple of new monitors for those who prefer to keep things more modest, announcing matching 19 and 17-inch models set for release later this month. Both feature a 2 mm thick slice of a specialized hardened glass, which supposedly reduces glare and improves contrast, as well as adding an extra layer of protection to prevent damage (though we still wouldn't recommend testing it with a flying Wiimote). The 17-inch model also adds a selectable privacy setting, which apparently reduces the viewing angle of the monitor to prevent passerbys from snooping on what you're doing. Otherwise, the monitors are fairly run-of-the-mill, each boasting a 1280 x 1024 resolution, 300cd/m² brightness, and a 700:1 contrast ratio, with a 6 ms response time on the 19-inch and 5 ms on the 17-inch. The 17-incher also adds a DVI input, while the larger model just gives you plain old VGA.

[Stefan Karlstrom @ Jan 10th 2007 4:41PM]

Logitec or Logic? (or Logitech as mentioned in the original news source)

Next time, dont use a source that incorrectly mix up Logitech with Logitec and then you mix it up further with Logic.

[jonbush404 @ Jan 10th 2007 5:16PM]

So is this made by logitech, logitec, or logic...?

[ikebowen @ Jan 10th 2007 7:08PM]

And, er, the two product shots are precisely the same. Pixel for pixel, with the exception of the characters on the (simulated) screen image. Though I guess that's Logitec(h)'s problem.

[Merritt King @ Jan 10th 2007 8:34PM]

this company is anoying, ZOMG! LOGITECH IS MAKING monitors!! ....nm lotitec :\

[Mark @ Jan 10th 2007 11:55PM]

Here in Japan in the computer stores I often see a brand of mice called "Logicool" which are Logitech. I have no idea why there's a different name, but the model names of the mice match Logitech mice sold in the USA.

So perhaps these monitors are from Logicool?