Dell 27" to become affordable ?? CNET reviews 2709W before it’s announced
CNET have reviewed Dell’s new 27″ monitor, 2709W. Only problem is, Dell haven’t even announced it. With that strange anomaly out of the way, it’s also worth noting the current 27″ model is the 2707W. Does this mean the 2708W got left out in the cold ?
Assuming things are correct in the CNET review, the display features a number of input options – VGA, DVI, Component, HDMI and the new DisplayPort. Unfortunately the screen res is still the same as it’s smaller sibling the 24″ (1920×1200), I would have really liked to see them increase it to that of the 30″ (2560×1600), on the up side, contrast ratio is up from 1000:1 to 3000:1.
The good news is we won’t have to wait long – “The Dell 2709W should be available on Dell Australia’s website on June 20, 2008.” Additionally the new model will actually be $200 cheaper, down from AU$1399 to AU$1199.
Microsoft Surface.. finally arriving in the wild – April 17th
Gizmodo are reporting today that AT&T will be receiving the first instalments of Microsoft’s Surface tables. It’s not going to be available everywhere, but if your around New York, San Francisco, Atlanta or San Antonio, then you’ll be able to get hands on with a Surface.
AT&T will be using it to showcase their phones (naturally), but they should be ready for many inquisitive techies just checking it out, I know I would.
The new Surface tables will be in-stores April 17th. I hope this is the first of many rollouts, both in the US and worldwide.
Update
CrunchGear have a video demonstrating how this will work.
More @ Gizmodo.
New 24 inch monitors: Dell vs Samsung
The new Dell 2408WFP offers the most impressive set of connectors I’ve seen on a display, passed down from it’s big brother the Dell 30″. These include the new Display Port connector, HDMI for easy connection to home entertainment products like video cameras, 2 DVI ports, VGA Component and I’m not to sure why, but also the out dated Composite and S-video.
The resolution you can extract out of this beast is an impressive 1,900 x 1,200, which is strangely shy 20 pixels of the Samsung. All the connections come at a cost with the new Dell 24″ hitting the market at US $748.
Samsung have entered into the 24″ display market with their 2493HM model. While slightly down on connectors, the Samsung offers a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, HDMI, DVI, and a 5ms response rate.
The best part about the Samasung 2493HM is the price. Only US $599, that’s $149 cheaper than the Dell.
Summary:
| Dell 2408WFP | Samsung 2493HM | |
| Size | 24″ | 24″ |
| Resolution | 1,900 x 1,200 | 1,920 x 1,200 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,300:1 | 10,000:1 |
| Refresh Rate | 6ms | 5ms |
| HD Connectors | HDMI, Display Port, Component, DVI, VGA | HDMI, DVI |
| Price (US) | $748 | $599 |
More on the Dell @ Engadget
More on the Samsung @ Engadget
Flexible screens – a reality TODAY!
Gizmodo has a great video on flexible OLED displays. The first part is a demonstration that shows they can withstand the impact of a hammer. It actually looks like their dropped the hammer, rather than hitting it, but u get the point.
The second part shows a large display which at first you think is a typical display until it’s picked up, immediately u see it’s super thin, not only that.. it’s bendable!! All while running a video of course.
Despite the screens being small, and only bendable to a certain angle, I was amazed we’re this close to having real flexible displays. The typical enthusiast price tag will definitely accompany these types of displays when the hit the market, and one can only think of the t-shirt possibilities with this. 
Check out the vid at Gizmodo
