Samsung introduces Lapfit monitors in a fit of insanity

Samsung's Lapfit monitors are here to solve a problem most laptop owners are familiar with: the secondary monitor offset. See, a laptop's integrated display typically sits just a few centimeters above the desktop. That can create an unnatural panning effect when trying to move the mouse or drag a window from your laptop's display to the higher secondary. Samsung's solution is to offer these new low-profile monitors that sit at the same height as your (desktop replacement-sized) laptop's display. The 19- (LD190G) and 22-inch (LD220G) UbiSync Lapfit monitors offer a 10-30 degree tilt, a 1,360 x 768 (16:9 aspect) pixel resolution, 4ms response, and a 20,000:1 dynamic contrast. Great, a physical solution to a problem solved long ago by laptop stands or by your laptop's OS -- way to go Sammy.

[Via I4U]

[whiskey @ Feb 9th 2009 5:31AM]

But Thomas, this also solves the problem that comes when your laptop display dies and you decide to yank it out and use an external monitor instead... now you can have a monitor that almost looks like if you had a full laptop... almost...

On the other hand this could also feel useful for when you visit a client with your laptop, you don't need no fancy swivel, no bulky projector, no strange double sided monitor... You go neu old school on them by using two monitors, avoiding them feel the sorrow and suffering of watching it on any other surface.

If only they made a tablet like that instead of this.

[sdwells @ Feb 9th 2009 12:05PM]

am i the only one that was hoping this was about samsung releasing identicle resolution equivelants to a laptop screen but in a standalone inclosure! Something like a 15.4 standalone with 1920x1080 resolution found on high res laptops would be a welcome option! The whole point should be to match the height AND pixel pitch of the laptop screen so that there wasn't any image distortion when moving from one screen to the next.

1,360 x 768 on a 19 or 22" monitor just doesn't make sense if their goal is to match the laptop screen...

[Patriks7 @ Feb 9th 2009 5:34AM]

Or you can just buy a stand for like 20$...

[ahdok @ Feb 9th 2009 5:45AM]

At which point you still only have one monitor?

[Tom @ Feb 9th 2009 8:50AM]

@ahdok: Er...yeah...but add to that a second monitor and you've got both of them at a sensible height for desk use, instead of slowly giving yourself back problems.

[Patriks7 @ Feb 9th 2009 9:20AM]

People with this problem have a second monitor anyway. But the point is, like the guy above said, this will just give you back problems. I probably wasn't far away from it, until I got a stand for my laptop and I'm so happy with it.

[Chuckles McGee @ Feb 9th 2009 10:37AM]

Uhm, most integrated graphics drivers let you adjust the "virtual" height of your second screen relative to the first, letting you correct for any height discrepancies. Cost: 0 additional dollars.

[anantha92 @ Feb 9th 2009 5:43AM]

I can't believe it took 3 comments for anyone to comment on sammys model.

[Big Al @ Feb 9th 2009 5:53AM]

It's cause she's not really worth commenting on.

[Samo @ Feb 9th 2009 5:53AM]

Probably because she's not a looker...

[Ryback @ Feb 9th 2009 6:14AM]

Probably because she is married.

[nicholaelaw @ Feb 9th 2009 7:35AM]

@Above

Nonsense, it's because she occupies less than a fifth of the frame, so most people didn't get a good look at her before moving on.

[Michael @ Feb 9th 2009 9:08AM]

@Ryback
Like that even matters. Not like you could do anything even if she wasn't.

[ahdok @ Feb 9th 2009 5:44AM]

I'm using a HP L1940T as a secondary monitor for my work laptop, and the monitor stand can just lwoer the screen to desk level (if I want to)

[Roland Rohde @ Feb 9th 2009 5:58AM]

Well, I can't say much about the monitor since I don't own a Laptop and never want to get one, but that girl looking in from the side...she is really pretty wouldn't you say?

[tumnasgt @ Feb 9th 2009 5:53AM]

How the hell could anyone stand 1360x768 on a 22" monitor, 1680x1050 is marginal enough

[tinman @ Feb 9th 2009 6:35AM]

Surley this against Health and Saftey i mean unless you lower your chair so your almost sat on the floor with that on a desk your not going to be able to get your eyes level with top of screen.

[Astral @ Feb 9th 2009 7:07AM]

I solved this problem using a cardboard box. Laptop sits on the box and now its the same height as my secondary monitor... yay.

[deyanimay @ Feb 9th 2009 7:40AM]

Make it wireless and touch screen then i'll buy.

[DErick @ Feb 9th 2009 7:47AM]

why we need such monitors when we have laptops like briefcases -

http://www.techreviews4u.com/2009/02/05/panasonic-toughbook-cf-52/

[kal326 @ Feb 9th 2009 9:19AM]

I don't see much of a need for this either. I have been using a 15.4 laptop with a old 15" secondary monitor for over a year without issue. The bottom of the screen on the secondary monitor is maybe 2" higher then the laptop screen bottom, but still well within field of vision. Maybe if its not your sitting to close or your secondary monitor is.

[superhobo @ Feb 9th 2009 9:38AM]

What they need is a multi touch tablet that connects wireless to the laptop...

[nd @ Feb 9th 2009 10:05AM]

Griffin Elevator FTW.

[justinblat @ Feb 9th 2009 10:25AM]

I just put my laptop on a swanky set of technical books to bring it up to the same height as my monitor. Low tech but effective.

[whowhatme @ Feb 9th 2009 10:45AM]

well at least the girl is hot...

[Hearsay @ Feb 9th 2009 1:32PM]

I don't know what every one is complaining about. If you want to get a second or even third monitor to use with your laptop this is a great solution. I agree it may be bad for the neck but I never put my laptop on a stand when I am using it at a table or desk. I normally use the touch pad and keyboard that is on the laptop. On of my major problems with all laptops has alway been a second display of the same or close to the same size is really hard to find. This is an excellent solution because its designed to be the same size as the laptop.

I don't know about you I don't like working on two different sized screens when working with multiple screens.

[MichaelP @ Feb 9th 2009 8:25PM]

I AM BUYING ONE ... PERFECT FOR MY SONY VAIO P WHEN VIEWED ON AN EXTENDED BASIS OR WITH OTHERS WHEN A PROJECTOR IS OVERKILL. THANKS SAMMY!