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Eye Candy: Stereo 3D ImagingMar 4, 2004 - in Reviews
Stereo 3D imaging has the potential to become a major killer app, based on the premise that we prefer to perceive images in three dimensions instead of two. We look at what stereo 3D is, how it works and the role it plays in rendering reality. After centuries since its first documented use, has 3D imaging's time come at last?
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LCD Technicalities: Do Contrast Ratios Matter?Feb 26, 2004 - in Reviews
Like response times and dead pixels, contrast ratios are based on an ISO 13406-2 standard. While most agree that contrast ratios serve a purpose, impressive contrast ratios do not make screens more reliable. We look at how contrast ratios are measured, as well as what they really signify.
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Review: 20" LCD S-IPS PanelsJan 16, 2004 - in Reviews
Two IPS panels with very fast response times have entered the market at the same time. The first, by Sharp (20ms), is used in the Eizo L885. The second, an LG-Philips (16ms) is used in the Philips 200P4. IPS-type panels are famous for their very wide angles of vision and more-or-less uniform response time. So will these panels represent the ultimate solution for everyone, including gamers, graphic artists, photographers and people who just appreciate big screens?
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17" LCD Part V: Four Panels ComparedNov 5, 2003 - in Reviews
The previous tests showed that vendors offering LCD monitors with 20 response time milliseconds were serious about attracting the attention of the gamer and high-end digital photography crowd. Today, we review the new Christmas-buying-season 17" LCD stars: the Hercules ProphetView 920 Pro, the NEC LCD71VM, the Samsung 172X and the Viewsonic VP170m. Which one will win the best screen of the year prize? We also disclose Hyundai delivery problems and analyze the bogus elements of vendors' performance claims.
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Affordable 19" LCD MonitorsSep 2, 2003 - in Reviews
Many 19" LCD monitors that will debut this fall will cost less than 1000 euros (US $1100). Here, we survey these new monitors and gauge their performance in games, movies, colors, and calibration.
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17" LCD Part IV: Six Panels With 16 And 20 msJun 26, 2003 - in Reviews
The 20-ms line has now been crossed. And with it, most of the afterglow problem common to flat panels is solved. For our fourth set of comparative tests of the best currently available 17" monitors, we had two questions to address: can you play games and edit images on them?
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Penalty: An Autopsy Of Dead LCD PixelsMar 19, 2003 - in Reviews
Sales of LCD flat panels have gone through the roof and their prices go down by the day, but there still remains a point that is not exactly emphasized in the specifications: how many dead pixels does it take before the manufacturers agree to replace a monitor We asked 36 manufacturers this question. The answers came back in dribs and drabs. Looks like there are some things they are not too proud of.
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17" LCD: Samsung 171N & NEC LCD1760V vs. Everyone ElseFeb 21, 2003 - in Reviews
Any self-respecting buyer of a 17" LCD monitor starts out by making a list of self-respecting monitors. This list would naturally include the Hitachi CML174SXW and the Iiyama AS4314UTG, both of which have been tested by Tom's. But we hadn't yet tested the 171N, a 25 ms, or the LCD1760V, a 16 ms. Well, this is now remedied, and for good measure we've thrown in some general details on LCDs: frequencies, technologies, interfaces, etc.
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An LCD Screen to Start the Year: Hitachi CML174SXWJan 9, 2003 - in Reviews
Hitachi's new LCD screen pushes the envelope. The response time of the CML174SXW is the fastest of all at only 16 ms! The rest of the characteristics are just as impressive - contrast of 400:1; brightness of 260 cd/sq. m.; 160° angles of vision; etc.
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17" LCD Part III: It's Christmas Already!Dec 11, 2002 - in Reviews
Iiyama has won the gold medal yet again for the best screen of the selection. And good news, it's the cheapest as well. The competition consists of Belinea, Hitachi, Mitac, QDI, and Sony.
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15" LCD Comparison Part III: Better and CheaperOct 15, 2002 - in Reviews
At last - the price of LCD screens is finally coming down! In just a few weeks, the price of the monitors tested has dropped by between 8% and 21%, especially on the best of the bunch, the Samsung 152T. The average price of the new selection is around US$400 (460 Euros)!
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Comparison: Seven 21" and 22" CRT MonitorsAug 5, 2002 - in Reviews
While monitors of 17 and even 19 inches are now commonplace for the average user, the larger formats are mostly still reserved for the graphics business. It's true that 21" and 22" monitors are usually beyond the reach of the ordinary wallet, though actually you can find low-range 21" models for a reasonable price. But this raises the question: is it worth making the switch to 21" and 22"?
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17" LCD Part II: The Heavyweights Enter The RingJul 9, 2002 - in Reviews
Hercules, Iiyama, NEC, LG, Samsung and ViewSonic have entered the lists for the best 17" LCD. Hercules has focused on the design of its PV920, NEC on price, Samsung on the tuner option...
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17" LCD Part I: Six Sexy PanelsApr 29, 2002 - in Reviews
In the first part of this review, we examined six monitors in close detail. We tested products from ADI, Compaq, CTX, NEOVO, Philips and Solarism. They are based on a variety of technologies, including TN + Film, IPS, and MVA. We especially spent a lot of time studying the ergonomics of the various models, real-time response, and the color spectrum-not forgetting the technical improvements that are expected by the end of the year.
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Comparison of 15" LCD Monitors - Part IIMar 22, 2002 - in Reviews
In January, we tested fourteen 15" LCD monitors. Here are another six, bringing the total up to 20. Included in this batch are models from Apple, Continental Edison, Compaq, HP, NEC and Sony. Some of the improvements that we noticed were the greater contrast and even faster response times. Also, we introduce a new IPS panel test, in addition to the previous TN+Film and MVA tests. The prices are even more attractive this time around!
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Comparison: Twelve 19" CRT MonitorsMar 19, 2002 - in Reviews
While the LCD monitor was an unprecedented success in 2001, it remains a bit of a rarity nonetheless. The good old CRT has life in it yet, and don't you forget it! But as comfort and quality are two major factors in image viewing, the time is ripe for a little comparison of 19" flat-screen monitors and a new appraisal of the technology. And away we go...
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Looks Good for the Money: The Cornerstone p2460 19" Flat Screen CRT DisplayFeb 1, 2002 - in Reviews
The Cornerstone p2460 19" flat screen, aperture grille CRT is considered to be an industrial monitor aimed at the corporate market, although the $379 price also makes it attractive for the home user. While the p2460 is a good quality monitor that provides a very nice image, the unit we tested was not without a few flaws.
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Comparison Of 15" LCD Monitors - Part IJan 14, 2002 - in Reviews
They've finally come to a town near you - LCD displays are now available at affordable prices. Even private users have started snapping up these high-tech monitors. This recent change is no mystery, not only because the displays have improved drastically in the past year, but, in the same period of time, their prices have been cut by over 50%, as well. In this article, we'll compare 14 monitors from various manufacturers. Now including Samsung SynMaster 151MP .
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Is Solarism's Future Looking Bright?Dec 14, 2001 - in Reviews
Tom's Hardware Guide takes a look at the Solarism LM1503 15" LCD panel display
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A THG Primer: CRT GuideNov 28, 2001 - in Reviews
We dig into the heart of a CRT display. Why it's better to shop offline than online for a monitor. How to keep your monitor in peak condition. Why no two monitors are ever alike.
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DTI's Virtual Window 3D LCD DisplayMay 16, 2001 - in Reviews
3D stereoscopic display technology makes it to prime time with the $1699 DTI 2015XLS.
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TFT Guide Part 3 - Digital InterfacesJul 7, 1999 - in Reviews
Using a standard VGA connector with a TFT display is an almost absurd situation.
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TFT Guide - Part 2 - Viewing Angle TechnologiesJun 30, 1999 - in Reviews
TFT flat panel displays have two decisive disadvantages when you compare them with conventional cathode ray tube monitors
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TFT Guide - Part 1 - Flat Panel DisplaysJun 24, 1999 - in Reviews
The current development of the market for flat panel displays will almost certainly remind some vendors of bygone days when profit margins and demand were still attractive
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