Samsung introduced a new touch screen monitor catering to Windows 8 users.
The Series 7 is extended with the 24-inch SC770 which provides up to 10 points of simultaneous touch, Samsung said, allowing users drag, rotate or select objects on the monitor using their fingers. The MVA panel provides a resolution of 1080p, a brightness of 250 cd/m2 and a static contrast ratio of 5000:1.
Also new is the 27-inch (non-touch) SC750 with a brightness of 300 cd/m2 and a static contrast ratio of 5000:1, as well as the professional 27-inch monitor S27B970 with a PLS panel and 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution.
Samsung will be showcasing the new displays at CES. Pricing was not announced, but stay tuned.
Model Number: | Feature Category | Feature Descriptor | SC770 | SC750 | S27B970 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Display | Size |
| 24”(16:9) | 27" (16:9) | 27"(16:9) |
Panel Type |
| MVA | WVA LED | PLS | |
Resolution |
| 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Brightness |
| 250 cd/m2 | 300 cd/m2 | 285 cd/m2 | |
Uniformity |
|
|
| Min. 90% | |
Contrast Ratio | Static | 5000:1 | 5000:1 | 1000:1 | |
Color Depth |
|
| 16.7M | 16.7M | |
Response Time |
| 5ms (GTG) | 5ms (GTG) | 5ms (GTG) | |
Viewing Angle | (Horizontal/Vertical) | 178°/178° | 178°/178° | 178°/178° | |
Input & Interface | HDMI |
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
DVI |
|
| No | Yes (dual link) | |
DisplayPort |
|
| No | Yes | |
USB Hub |
| Yes(1up) | No | USB 2.0 (1 up/2 down) | |
Speaker |
| Yes(3W x 2) | No | Yes (7W x 2) | |
Mobile Connectivity | MHL | Mobile High Definition Link |
| No | Yes |
Even if I end up going to Windows 8 I'll stick with KB/M and a clean monitor.
IB
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Even if I end up going to Windows 8 I'll stick with KB/M and a clean monitor.
IB
Fail