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DisplayLink boldly enters HD realm on new Samsung LapFit displays

by Darren Murph, posted May 20th 2009 at 9:11AM

Compared to technologies such as Wireless USB, DisplayLink has actually done fairly well for itself. Nah, it's no worldwide phenomenon, but it definitely has enough traction to really shine once USB 3.0's bandwidth arrives. That said, the tech is making the most of its current situation with the introduction of the DL-1x5 Series processors, two of which actually support Full HD. The DL-125, DL-165 and DL-195 will all slide into USB-enabled LCD monitors here shortly, with the middle guy supporting resolutions as high as 1,920 x 1,080 and the DL-195 cranking things to 2,048 x 1,152 before crying "Uncle!" In theory, at least, this enables laptop users to connect high-res screens when their desktop replacement needs a helping hand, and it can be enjoyed now by consumers in Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Europe who can snag themselves a new SyncMaster LapFit LD190G or LD220G monitor.

[Via EverythingUSB, thanks Ian]

Samsung's new SyncMaster 70 displays consume 33% less energy, 0% less pizzazz

by Joseph L. Flatley, posted Apr 6th 2009 at 11:37AM

Taking global climate change as seriously as anyone is these days, Samsung has trotted out a pair of new SyncMaster 70 series monitors, on the green tip. Coming in at your choice of either 20- or 23-inches, the displays sport a 50000:1 contrast ration, 2ms response time, and consume thirty-three percent less energy than previous Sammy outings. No word yet on screen resolution, release date, or price. Don't tell us that you're not a little bit excited. Just a little?

Maingear intros Prelude 2 3D gaming system

by Joseph L. Flatley, posted Feb 19th 2009 at 11:14AM

Maingear bills itself as a fine purveyor of "high performance luxury computers," hand built machines such as the Remix workstation (for "creative professionals"), and now Prelude 2, a 3D gaming workstation that features the NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision setup, a 22-inch SyncMaster 2233RZ display, and a desktop PC rocking an Intel Core i7 processor -- all for $1,999 (though were guessing that once you start tweaking things here and there the price can rise pretty quickly). More detailed specs are sadly unavailable at the moment, but if you've been itching to jump on the 3D bandwagon (not that we approve, but whatever) this one is probably worth a look. Full release is after the break.

Update: Feel free to check out the order page over at Maingear's site for all the system's specifications and customization options.

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Samsung unveils new DisplayLink, PCoIP and 3D monitors

by Joseph L. Flatley, posted Jan 8th 2009 at 5:57PM

Among the embarrassment of riches that CES has been for Sammy fans thus far, we have several new items available for your consideration. The SyncMaster 930ND is a 19-inch PC-over-IP-enabled display developed with Teradici Corporation that sports four USB connectors, 2-way audio, and DVI-out for a secondary display. For gamers, the 22-inch 2233RZ is an NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision-compatible monitor, due to hit the streets in April for an MSRP of $349. And rounding out the collection, the company has added two more DisplayLink monitors to the mix: the SyncMaster D190SU (19-inch) and D220SU (22-inch). No word on a release date or price for this one, but you'll know as soon as we do.

Samsung ships DisplayLink-equipped SyncMaster 2243QW

by Darren Murph, posted Jan 7th 2009 at 3:39AM

Samsung's been shipping DisplayLink-equipped displays in its UbiSync line for months now, and now it's got one more headed to consumers. The 22-inch 2243QW comes with a 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5-millisecond response time, a built-in USB hub and VGA / DVI inputs. 'Course, the signal gets sent over USB, but it's your best guess as to what it'll run. Er, is running, considering that it's shipping now to the US and Europe.

Samsung shows clean lines on 1080p SyncMaster 2494HS LCD

by Darren Murph, posted Nov 21st 2008 at 11:39AM

It's missing the nearly iconic glossy black bezel that has become such an expectation on Samsung displays, but the SyncMaster 2494HS would still be welcome at our cluttered work desk. The 23.6-inch panel sports an all-business, matte black motif with a native 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, 300 nits of brightness, a 5-millisecond response time, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, inbuilt stereo speakers and DVI / VGA / HDMI inputs. The LCD is expected to go on sale in Japan next month for around ¥40,000 ($423), but if we were the betting type (an we're not), we'd expect it to roll onto fresh, moist US soil in due time.

[Via Impress]

Samsung dishes out five new SyncMaster LCDs

by Darren Murph, posted Nov 13th 2008 at 9:33AM

At this point, the whole subtly curvaceous / glossy black motif on the SyncMaster line has become a tad unexciting, but we suppose it still gets the job done. Today, Samsung has unleashed five new ones to chew on, and if you weren't an expert on spotting differences in dimensions, you'd have a tough time telling them apart. For starters, we've got the 15.6-inch SyncMaster 633NW and 18.5-inch 933SN, both of which get stuck with just a VGA port and a 1,360 x 768 resolution. Movin' on up, we see the 20-inch 2033SW (1,600 x 900) and 21.5-inch 2233SW / 23-inch 2333SW (1,920 x 1,080), all of which tout a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5-millisecond response time, 170-degree viewing angles, DVI / VGA inputs and 300 cd / m2 brightness. Expect the whole lot to show up in Japan within the next month for ¥18,000 ($187) to ¥30,000 ($312).

Samsung CX-2233GW monitor impresses us with... nothing, actually

by Joseph L. Flatley, posted Oct 21st 2008 at 11:42AM

You think it's impossible to have more fun than we already do at Engadget, and then Samsung goes and releases some new displays. Case in point: the CX-2233GW. This 22-inch LCD monitor boasts 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio (capable of being boosted to 20,000:1), five-millisecond response time and an HDCP-compliant DVI port. Sure, we've seen it all before in the SyncMaster line... perhaps we can count on major dip in the price? Stranger things have happened. The display will be available (soon!) in Korea for something under €200 (about $265).

Samsung's latest SyncMaster LCD monitors look mighty fine

by Darren Murph, posted Mar 12th 2008 at 11:26AM

What's that, you ask? No, it's not a miniaturized version of Samsung's LN40650T HDTV. Rather, it's the firm's 19-inch 953BW -- the oh-so-sexy $239 addition to its SyncMaster lineup. Said monitor boasts a 1,440 x 900 resolution, 300 cd/m2 brightness and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and it's joined by the 20-inch 2053BW ($299), 22-inch 2253LW ($319) and 22-inch 2253BW ($349), all of which feature a 1,680 x 1,050 resolution and two-millisecond response time. Each unit also possesses an HDCP-compliant DVI port, intelligent MagicColor controls and a piano-black glossy finish that you'll likely have a hard time keeping free of dust and fingerprints. The best news, however, is that the whole lot is available right now.

[Via Electronista]

Samsung intros five new SyncMaster LCD monitors under $400

by Darren Murph, posted Mar 3rd 2008 at 3:36PM

Just in case Samsung's slate of new T-series LCDs weren't enough for you, the outfit is also introducing five new commercial desktop displays for under $400. The SyncMaster 743BX ($239), 943BX ($279), 943BWX ($269), 2043BWX ($309) and 2243BWX ($359) range from 17- to 22-inches in size and all provide a height adjustable stand, an ultra-slim (15-millimeter) bezel and a dynamic contrast ratio of up to 8,000:1. You'll also find an HDCP-compliant DVI port, the firm's own MagicColor technology to "enhance color automatically for areas that need color correction," and a suite of touch-sensitive controls to boot. The whole lot even comes with a three-year warranty and can be had for your office right now.

Samsung unveils T-series LCD lineup for the suits

by Paul Miller, posted Mar 3rd 2008 at 6:50AM

While we found Samsung's IT solutions emphasis here at CeBIT a bit of a yawn -- when executive gets up and tells you that printers are his "personal passion," you know you're in for a wild ride -- we are glad to see that the company is sticking some of its consumer design cues into its business products. Case in point, the T-series LCDs borrow from the "crystal" style elements of the Bordeaux series, but pack in some business-friendly specifications. The SyncMaster T260 is the flagship of the series, with 26-inches of real estate, 1920 x 1200 resolution, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time and a DTV tuner option, while the similar T240 hits at 24-inches and brings 0.3 Watts standby power. Inputs include DVI and HDMI and D-sub. More basic displays start at 19-inches, multiple color accent options are available, and everything will be available globally in March.

Gallery: Samsung unveils T-series LCD lineup for the suits

Samsung's 82-inch SyncMaster 820DXn sports a built-in computer

by Darren Murph, posted Feb 27th 2008 at 12:51PM

There's displays made for digital signage, and then there's Samsung's SyncMaster 820DXn. Put simply, there's no commercial screen we'd rather have sitting in our living room, and while we doubt many would go for it, the specs here are pretty impressive. Outside of the expansive 82-inch 1,920 x 1,080 resolution S-PVA panel, you'll find 178-degree viewing angles, a 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, "ultra-high" brightness levels, eight-millisecond response time and the firm's own DNIe PRO image enhancement technology. It also includes built-in fans for extended usage along with an integrated PC consisting of an 1.8GHz Athlon64 X2 3400+ CPU, 4GB of flash storage, 512MB of DDR2 RAM, an ATI graphics set and Windows XP to boot. Granted, this thing was designed with luring customers in mind, and given the lofty $76,999 price tag, we don't expect it to do much else.

Samsung intros well-spec'd SyncMaster 2493HM / 2693HM LCD monitors

by Darren Murph, posted Jan 16th 2008 at 7:06PM

Believe it or not, Samsung took the opportunity to unveil a couple of newcomers at Macworld, proving that there was indeed something left in the tank after CES. And on paper, this pair is one to be reckoned with. Up first is the 24-inch SyncMaster 2493HM, which features a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, 10,000:1 (dynamic) contrast ratio, five-millisecond response time, 400 cd/m2 brightness, 160-degree viewing angles and DVI / HDMI inputs to boot. As for the 25.5-inch 2693HM, it mimics its smaller sibling in most every way, but does include a VGA input and steps the dynamic contrast ratio down to 3,000:1. Both units also include built-in multimedia speakers and stunning good looks, and best of all, they can become yours right this moment for $599 and $699, respectively.

Samsung's SyncMaster 2263DX: the 22-inch UbiSync monitor

by Darren Murph, posted Nov 14th 2007 at 3:12AM

Barely a month after Samsung finally got its long-awaited 940UX out the door, the firm is on the prowl once more waving that tremendously tempting UbiSync technology all up in our grills. Truth be told, all we really know about the forthcoming SyncMaster 2263DX is that it features a 22-inch panel and can be connected via USB 2.0 rather than DVI / VGA. But hey, that alone is plenty to keep us satisfied for a month or so -- but after the grace period expires, we've every intention of sifting through hidden lines of code in Sammy's website in a desperate attempt to locate a price and release date.

Samsung finally ships 24-inch SyncMaster 245T LCD monitor

by Darren Murph, posted Nov 7th 2007 at 1:12PM

We've got all ideas that folks fully expecting Samsung's SyncMaster 245T to ship way back in March have moved on and purchased another monitor by now, but for the loyal few that are still clinging to a sliver of hope that this thing isn't vaporware, we've got outstanding news. Some ten months (to the day, actually) after its unveiling, this 24-incher is finally ready to rock, and it'll be coming to those still interested with a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution PVA panel, 1,500:1 contrast ratio, six-millisecond response time, Motion Picture Acceleration (MPA) backlight scanning technology, 178-degree viewing angles and a four-port USB 2.0 hub for good measure. As for the port selection, you'll find HDMI, S-Video, component, DVI and VGA connectors, and with any luck, you can score one now for $799.99.

[Via Electronista]