February 2, 2014
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Several months ago we reported on what we thought was a new type of VA (Vertical Alignment) panel in production that provides a resolution of 2560 x 1440 rather than the usual 1920 x 1080. As it transpires it is simply a larger version of the AHVA (Advanced Hyper Viewing Angle) panels seen on some ... Read MoreJanuary 21, 2014
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Dell’s UltraSharp series has traditionally gone for the substance over style approach, with features, stand ergonomics and image quality top of the agenda. Some of the more recent launches have introduced gently rounded corners to give the displays a slightly more ‘homely’ look. The U2414H pays attention to the trend towards super-slim bezels, maximising the ... Read MoreJanuary 12, 2014
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BenQ have unveiled a new 24” gaming monitor at the MLG (Major League Gaming) Spring Championship in California, an event that ran from June 28th until June 30th. The BenQ XL2420TE is an upgraded version of the much-loved XL2420T. Aesthetically the 20TE is very similar to the 20T with the same 24” screen, red accents, ... Read MoreNovember 7, 2013
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The Dell P (Professional) series has traditionally been overshadowed by the UltraSharp series, not least by the use of TN rather than IPS panels. Dell have revamped their P series to include 5 new models; P2014H (20″), P2214H (21.5”), P2314H (23”), P2414H (23.8”) and P2714H (27”). As you would expect from this monitor series the ... Read MoreOctober 17, 2013
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Samsung’s PLS (Plane to Line Switching) panel technology has allowed the company to compete head on with LG’s IPS (In Plane Switching) at the mid to upper end of the consumer monitor market. At the lower end IPS is currently the dominant technology. Cheaper IPS models are now fairly ubiquitous and used by a plethora ... Read MoreSeptember 17, 2013
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Over the past few years BenQ have established themselves as one of the major proponents of Vertical Alignment (VA) technology. They also dabble in Twisted Nematic (TN) panels, specifically for their budget offerings and increasingly for their gaming monitors. The BenQ BL2411PT takes a different approach, combining an LG In-Plane Switching (IPS) panel with the ... Read More 
