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Dell Drops Legacy Connections on Ultrasharp

In the process of updating its Ultrasharp line, Dell has dropped the legacy connections on its 2012 model (U2713HM, Display Monitor Vol 19 No 33) in favour of increased digital terminals. Similar to the U2713HM, the new U2715H (27″) covers 99% sRGB. Delta E is < 3 and an anti-glare coating is used. Slim bezels … Read more

Feature-Light, Connection-Rich: Iiyama’s Professional Display

Iiyama’s 55″ LE5564S-B1 is designed for professional use – for instance, in meeting rooms. With picture-in- and picture-by-picture functions, it can be used for video conferencing or indoor signage. Although light on features, the LE5564S boasts significant connectivity options. DisplayPort, HDMI (x2), DVI-D, VGA, RCA, S-Video, BNC, RS232 and RJ45 ports are featured. Two 12W … Read more

LG Pushes Curved Displays

There were two launches of previously-announced products for LG this week. The first is the company’s curved UltraHD OLED TV – the 65″ EC9700 (known as the EC970V in Europe, seen in Display Monitor Vol 21 No 27) – which has reached the USA. It costs $10,000 (original estimates were closer to $8,000). Next is … Read more

Magnetic Converts to Glasses-Free for Professional Use

The 42″ Wildfire3D display (M3D-ALL42WF), new from Magnetic3D, features an integrated circuit board that converts glasses-based 3D to glasses-free (autostereoscopic). Additionally, the technology (WildFire3D Conversion Card) is said to simplify the process of autostereoscopic content creation. Designed for professional use, Magnetic’s display can be used in various scenarios. For example, with software that outputs in … Read more

Onelan Supports Multiple Zones and UltraHD

A new range of multi-zone UltraHD media players has been added to Onelan’s portfolio. These units (NTB-4K-2100-S; NTB-4K-1100-S; NTB-4K-2000-S; and NTB-4K-1000-S) feature H.264 playback, IP streaming of 1920 x 1080 content, WiFi, touch options and zone transparency. Each player is powered by Haswell-generation Intel Core i5 (i3 on the 1000-S) processors and HD 5000 graphics. … Read more

Samsung Matches Curve of the Eye

A curved 27″ monitor has been introduced by Samsung. The company says that this makes the S27D590C perfectly suited to entertainment uses such as gaming. Viewing distances to all parts of the screen are ‘nearly uniform’, from the centre to the edges. Up to three units can be used together, for a more immersive viewing … Read more

GTDC Recognises Samsung’s Top Growth – Again

The Global Technology Distribution Council has presented Samsung with its Gold ‘Rising Star’ award. Samsung is now recognised as the fastest-growing hardware company in the USA, in the $500 million (and higher) revenue category. 2014 is Samsung’s second year topping the category.

Acer Aims to Improve EMEA Position

Acer’s EMEA president, Luca Rossi, says that the company is determined to improve its position in the European market and to maintain healthy profitability but will not pursue “desperate market share acquisition strategy” to achieve its objectives. Rossi, who took over from Oliver Ahrens as president of Acer EMEA in June (Display Monitor Vol 21 … Read more

EC to Investigate Apple

The European Commission has concluded a preliminary investigation into Apple’s tax affairs in Ireland and concluded that the company benefited from unlawful state aid, following allegations of ‘special deals’ agreed with Irish authorities. The Commission has decided to launch an in-depth investigation into the arrangements between Apple and the Irish authorities, as part of a … Read more