Samsung Prepares Super Stylish 27-inch Plane Line Switching Monitor
Samsung Prepares Super Stylish 27-inch Plane Line Switching Monitor
Posted 01/05/2012 at 10:35am
| by Paul Lilly
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Samsung, like almost everyone else, is tipping its hand ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next week, or at least is willing to show some of the cards it's holding. Revealed today is the company's high-end SA27A950 monitor, the newest entry to its Series 9 LED-backlit LCD display line and featuring Plane Line Switching (PLS) technology.
The SA27A950 features a 2560x1440 resolution, edge-to-edge glass coated with anti-glare gunk, and an adjustable aluminum stand that will slip right into a modern art deco setup without skipping a beat. Connectivity options consist of USB, DisplayPort, dual-link DVI, and HDMI ports. Other features include a 1,000:1 typical contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, a pair of 7W built-in speakers, and Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) support.
Plane Line Switching, or Plane to Line Switching as it's sometimes called, is Samsung's take on IPS displays. It's supposed to offer stellar viewing angles, better brightness, and cost less to produce.
The Series 9 S27A970 will be available in March for $1,200.
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GavinFarrington...
January 09, 2012 at 6:21pm
16:9 monitors are just an excuse for manufacturers to rob us of screen space. 16:10 or bust!
nsvander
January 05, 2012 at 2:12pm
With that fugly built in stand, there is no option to wall mount either i bet.
RemingtonM
January 05, 2012 at 11:55am
I thought it said it was supposed to cost less to produce. Because you can certainly produce an IPS monitor for well under $1200. I've already bought one Samsung monitor and wasn't impressed, so I would be extremely hesitant to hand over that amount of money to them.
poee
January 05, 2012 at 10:55am
Looks nice, but what's with the 16:9 aspect ratio? Is this an HDTV or a computer monitor?
bling581
January 05, 2012 at 10:51am
I thought, "wow, that's going to be my next monitor", then I saw the price. I'm not saying it's not worth the price tag, but that's too much for me to spend on a monitor. I have a Samsung 30" flatscreen from 2-3 years ago but it's pretty thick and heavy.
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