The term “widescreen” is one of the most notoriously confusing monikers (this side of Full HD) used to describe a display’s specifications. Widescreen generally translates to a 16:10 aspect ratio when discussing computer LCDs (monitors or laptop displays) or 16:9 if you’re talking about the living room TV. Of course, it can also refer to [...]
ViewSonic on Monday lifted up its VA Series value screens and released a new 26-inch desktop LCD that it hopes will drive down the sizes of very large screens. The VA2626WM generates the same 1920×1200 resolution and also promises similar visual quality to more expensive screens. The panel generates a 6,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and [...]
Mitsubishi’s 149 iSP series LCDs have a 16-speaker sound bar built-in for people who are too lazy (like me) or don’t know how (like my parents) to set up a home theater. The integrated Sound Projector, as it’s called, sends sound flying around the walls to act like surround sound—in my experience, it was way [...]
BenQ on Friday claimed an industry first by updating its E series computer displays with a new, extra-sharp model. The E2200HDA is the first known desktop LCD to use a 16:9 aspect ratio that fits widescreen HD content without the black bars that come with most 16:10, non-native screens. It also stands as one of [...]