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In between all the traditional computer monitors, an unexpected globe-shaped computer monitor at Ciroptic’s booth, was fascinating to see in action. It was touch sensitive, so I could pan and rotate imagery on it. Not practial as a desktop monitor,...
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AMD’s FreeSync showroom at CES 2015
I visited AMD’s FreeSync showroom at CES 2015, and took several photos of new displays including the brand new LG ultrawide FreeSync monitor, Samsung 4K FreeSync monitor, and others. I’ve published a photo tour, and my initial FreeSync impressions in...
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Mobile 120Hz IPS displays for smartphones!
At CES 2015, I visited MediaTek at CES 2015, and talked to product marketing Ervin Lai about their 120Hz mobile display. As a previous post at AnandTech says, the display only uses ten percent more power during active use than...
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Blur Busters at CES 2015
Chief Blur Buster Mark Rejhon is at CES 2015 Jan 8th and Jan 9th. We’re going to report on all the “Better Than 60Hz” technologies at the showrooms and booths. If you have additional booths you would like him to...
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ASUS announces MG279Q, an IPS 120Hz monitor!
ASUS has announced a 27″ IPS 120Hz monitor with 2560x1440p resolution! The ASUS MG279Q is a IPS LCD panel, with better colors and viewing angles than most 120Hz+ TN monitors! The announced 5ms GtG rating may, however, prevent the ability to use...
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BENQ confirms 144Hz FreeSync!
More good news keep coming on the flood of CES 2015 announcements. Another 144Hz FreeSync monitor has now been announced, as the BENQ 2730Z. AMD said on twitter that this is an IPS panel, but this is not yet confirmed...
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BREAKING NEWS — IPS 144Hz Coming!
Acer just announced two 1440p monitors capable of 144Hz. ACER XB270HU … 2560 x 1440 … 144Hz IPS with G-SYNC … There will be no ULMB ACER XG270HU …  2560×1440 … 144Hz TN without G-SYNC … Blur reduction is probably included (TBA) Sources tell me...
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Blur Busters Forums — Input Lag Talk!
The popular Input Lag discussion area in Blur Busters Forums is abuzz with incredibly interesting debate. Join in and reply! – CS:GO — Does 2 milliseconds matter? – flood’s input lag measurements – External framerate caps adds lag. Use in-game...
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First AMD FreeSync monitor now available: 4K 60Hz for $500
The first AMD FreeSync monitor is now available as the Iilyama ProLite 4K 60Hz display for only $500 USD (£325 UK, no VAT for North Americans). Not altogether a shabby price for a 3840×2160 60Hz panel, but this one has...
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Ultrawide 34″ 1440p monitor with 3000:1 contrast
Samsung announced the SE790C, a new 34″ ultra widescreen monitor, 21:9 aspect ratio with 3440×1440 resolution, a static contrast ratio of 3000:1, with a VESA standard mount, and a gaming mode. Currently, it does not have “Better Than 60Hz” features such as...
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Laser displays are zero lag, zero blur, zero persistence.
While we are waiting for better tech such as strobed/rolling-scan OLED desktop gaming monitors, there’s another technology that has the potential of zero motion blur AND zero scanout lag, much like a CRT. Some people in the Blur Busters Forum are experimenting with...
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Black Friday Sales push 120Hz+ to below $250
Many very good 120Hz/144Hz monitors are currently on sale in these Black Friday Deals: BENQ XL2411Z on Amazon, $249 ASUS VG248QE on Amazon, $251 AOC G2460PQU on Amazon, $249 If you prefer extra 3840×2160 4K resolution rather than refresh rate, the ACER...
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