news AOC releases borderless 27" IPS panel (of course after I upgraded)

CURSES! Oh well, just something to think about for future upgrades. Although with 4K coming soon enough it might have to go on the backburner so I can figure out how eyefinity 3 with 4k panels would be (it would be insane and really really slow moving). It's not 2560x1440 Sonic Flash but it's still mighty sexy.



Fremont, Calif. – October 2, 2012 – AOC, the leader in monitor display technology, announces the retail availability of the i2757fh, a 27-inch IPS display with a 2 mm bezel that gives the monitor a sleek, borderless appearance. The monitor’s widescreen IPS (in plane switching) panel also allows for more consistent, uniform color from all viewing angles, delivering amazingly sharp image quality. An iF Product Design Award winner, the monitor delivers uncompromising display technology coupled with an artistic design that features a metallic hook-shaped stand that allows for three different modes of viewing – as a photo frame without a base, as a standard function stand, and as a height-adjustable stand that detaches with the push of a button. The AOC 27-inch IPS Monitor is now available for $349 MSRP. AOC also offers the i2757fh at Bestbuy.com and the retailer’s top 250 stores for a special price of $299.99.

“The i2757fh model, part of AOC’s 57 Series, combines an anti-glare IPS screen with a narrow bezel so that images seem to float without a distracting frame,” said Chris Brown, AOC Marketing Manager. “The monitor’s IPS technology and award-winning design deliver an unparalleled display experience to consumers."

Designed to meet high environmental and technical standards, the i2757fh is made of eco-friendly materials such as arsenic-free glass and mercury-free panels. Also, the LED backlight panel requires 50 percent less energy than typical CCFL monitors. The i2757fh can display 16.7 million colors, while its 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio provides accurate color reproduction when displaying images with extreme differences between light and dark. The monitor also features ultrafast performance with a 5 ms response time, which allows pixels to change colors quickly to avoid streaking, blurring and ghosting in fast-moving scenes and video games. The monitor’s dual HDMI ports support the latest DVD and Blu-ray players or gaming consoles, and it can also be connected to desktops or notebooks via VGA cable. Direct insert connectors face the rear, making it easier to connect the monitor to power and input sources.
The monitor also includes built-in speakers for optimal desktop sound, and the multifunctional, detachable stand allowing for standard monitor or “photo frame” placement. Other bonus features include an Off Timer that shuts down the monitor automatically if desired, Screen+ software that divides the screen into four self-contained work areas for improved productivity, and Eco Mode, which enables the user to select five different optimized display settings (Text, Internet, Game, Movie and Sport).

Specifications
• Borderless design
• Anti-glare IPS Panel for wide viewing angle
• Narrow bezel: 2mm
• Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Ultra low power consumption
• 5ms response time
• 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Rear-facing ports
• Detachable stand
• 16.7 million colors supported
• Built-in speakers
• Eco Mode
• Compatible with Windows and Mac

because you cant manage your windows anywhere near as well with one large monitor, compared to two smaller ones. a larger monitor is only preferable to dual monitors when you dont actually need dual monitors. that is, if you are doing nothing but gaming, or using it as a media build. office work, digital media, and anything involving multitasking will benefit from the dual screens.

and yeah, 2mm is still a bezel to me. not like theres any way around it though. still, 2mm is quite impressive.

one question...are the built in speakers actually good? every monitor with speakers sounds weak and shit.

i like how they word the bezel thing, mind you...so that you arent 'distracted' by a frame? really? because that is just SOOOO distracting

quote VeGiTAX2

It's not 2560x1440 Sonic Flash but it's still mighty sexy.

Not interested! I can't go DOWN the scale.

In the UK, we have yet to fully embrace HD. The BBC is the only terrestrial broadcaster to broadcast in HD, even then only on two channels.

Wonders where it will end though, eventually it will get to the point where our eyes will not be able to distinguish between any higher resolutions as much as we won't be able to distinguish between higher contrast ratios.

It is clear that the Asian tigers are ahead of the rest of the world in terms of technology, internet speeds been one, but in the west we can't keep up with technology.

quote hiigaran

HD is a bloody gimmick. nowhere near as bad as 3d though, but honestly, my ten year old 32 inch CRT displays cleaner looking images, compared to my 52 inch full HD LCD. im not impressed.

HD TV is slightly gimmicky, yes, but it's also progress. HD computer monitors on the other hand, I couldn't do without.

It's a lot of things but in base form it is as Chekkaa said it's still progress. For tv anchors and personalities it's a nightmare telling the signs of age, for movie's it allows for a cleaner transition and less concern about FS vs WS in shooting and for gaming, well that's quite an improvement for console gamers to break past 480i

Honestly, if HD came out and it was just HD it would have been fine, but as I noted, everyone and their mother wanted a spin on how to sell the format.

HD Ready, HD 720p, Full HD, 120Hz, 240Hz, 3D, LED, LCD, DLP, Plasma, 400Hz, 800Hz, DNLA, Wifi, App stores

Now you have people fighting in the latest war about "dumbscreens" vs "smartscreens" the battle itself being stupid because most devices plugged in feature the same services or more which only means you have 2-3 devices that all serve the same purposes.

Come on hiigaran how about they throw in 19 months instead of just 18 months

Yeah, asian regions are pretty much spanking the rest of the world, if I recall correctly they said Korea is already testing 4K broadcast. Regionally it's going to differ a lot as I get about 40 local stations / regional stations in HD actually off OTA signals but I know adoption as a whole across the world has been... unique? Had to pick a kinder word than how it really has been.

Top that off with nothing currently being able to steadily deliver 1080 in console gaming and movies will need another large revision to handle 4K output. Eventually we'll catch up with movie sources at this rate. I believe most film is shot around 6k