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31 March 2021

Samsung's 2021 monitors to arrive in Singapore this May

Source: Samsung. Desk with a Samsung monitor on it.
Source: Samsung. Samsung's 2021 monitors will be available in Singapore from May.

Samsung Electronics Singapore has announced that its new lineup of 2021 high-resolution monitors will be available from May. This year’s portfolio delivers life-like picture quality and enhanced convenience with advanced ergonomic design.

Samsung offers five high-resolution monitors across two series – the S8 and S6. All models deliver more than 1 billion colours and HDR 10. The displays feature colour vividness and clarity through a 178o wide viewing angle.

“Demand for monitors remain elevated as consumers continue to adopt hybrid work styles, spending time in both offices and at home. Our new high-resolution monitor lineup not only packs innovation to deliver visual details for higher quality viewing experiences, it features a streamlined and ecoconscious design to complement any desk setup. 

"As we spend more time with screens, our latest monitor range also takes into consideration users’ eye health,” said Jacus Long, Director & Head, Display and Brand Memory Business, Samsung Electronics Singapore.

All monitors are Intelligent Eye Care-certified by TÜV Rheinland, the first in the industry to receive this recognition. Adaptive Picture eye care technology optimises picture quality for any viewing environment by automatically adjusting brightness and colour temperature in response to room conditions. This ensures the most comfortable viewing experience in any environment, reducing eye strain even after extended use. 

The monitors also feature a special eye-saver mode to reduce blue light emissions which can cause eye strain, and protect the user’s eyes from any flickering on the screen.

The lineup is energy-efficient thanks to Eco Saving Plus technology, in addition to receiving the Swedish Confederation Of Professional Employees' (TCO's) display certification for next-gen sustainable products, the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) ecolabel certification for electronic products, and an Energy Star certification for energy-saving products. Eco Saving Plus technology reduces up to 10% of power consumption by adjusting the brightness of black sections automatically while maintaining bright and vivid picture quality.

S8 series

As the flagship model in the high-resolution monitor lineup, the S80UA provides Ultra-High Definition (UHD) resolution and is available in a 27" option. In addition to supporting UHD and over 1 billion colours, the S8 delivers a 99% sRGB colour gamut.

The S80UA is capable of 10 Gbps data transmission through its USB-C type port and specifically offers up to 90 W charging. Its connectivity features include USB 3.0 and a USB hub. The flat borderless design maximises comfort and minimises distractions while enabling near-seamless dual-monitor setups. 

Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mount compatibility and a height-adjustable stand (HAS) offers a variety of tilt, swivel, and pivot control points for positioning. The slim metal stand and narrow depth also take up less desk space for a cleaner, seamless work setup.

S6 series

The S6 series is available in 34-, 32-, 27- and 24" sizes, supporting not only QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution, but also PBP (picture by picture) and PIP (picture in picture) capabilities. The S60UA monitors not only support daisy chain technology, allowing extended multiple screen and screen reproduction, but also LAN cabling (RJ45), transforming the monitor into a docking station hub. Built-in Wake On Lan (WOL) functionality allows the connected computer to be powered-on remotely from another device.

The S65UA 34" monitor in Ultra-Wide Quad High-Definition (UWQHD) offers a 1000R curvature, further enhancing productivity with a 21:9 aspect ratio for optimal multitasking. The S6 series is also supported by customisable swivel, tilt, and rotation functionalit for the perfect viewing angle. Users can even rotate between portrait and landscape modes.

Details:

The S6OUA will be available in May, while the S65UA and S80UA will be available in July.

 

Model

S8

S6

 

S80UA (27")


 

S65UA (34")

 

S60UA (32", 27", 24")

 

 

Picture Quality

Resolution

UHD
(3,840 x 2,160)

UWQHD
(3,440 x 1,440)

QHD
(2,560 x1,440)

Colour support

1.07 billion

HDR

HDR10

sRGB

99% support

-

99% support

FreeSync

-

AMD FreeSync

 

 

Design

Bezel

3-side borderless

Stand

HAS, pivot,
swivel, tilt

Flat/curved

Flat

1000R
curved

Flat

 

 

Connectivity

USB-hub

3.0 x 3 each

3.0 x 3 each,
2.0 x 1 each

USB-C
(up to 90 W charging)

Yes

LAN

-

Yes

 

Other

Certificate

Energy Star, EPEAT, TCO

Eco packaging

Yes

Intelligent
Eye Care

Yes

2 January 2019

LG to show its latest Ultra monitors at CES

At CES, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its latest Ultra monitors which include both UltraWide for outstanding productivity and UltraGear for enhanced gaming.

Building on its reputation as a leading innovator in the UltraWide (21:9 aspect ratio and higher) monitor category, the new 49" LG UltraWide Monitor (model 49WL95) is built to boost productivity for any task while LG’s latest UltraGear Gaming Monitor (model 38GL950G) combines picture quality with speed to deliver an immersive experience.

2019 LG UltraWide Monitor

Source: LG. The new 49" UltraWide monitor.
Source: LG. The new 49" UltraWide monitor.

LG’s newest UltraWide Monitor features a 32:9 aspect ratio curved screen. With its cinematic scale, the 49" LG 49WL95 replaces a multiscreen setup for multitasking. A pixel count of 5,120 x 1,440 (equivalent to two 27" Quad High Definition displays side-by-side) and 108 pixels per inch (PPI) ensures optimal image clarity.

Utilising LG’s IPS technology, the latest UltraWide Monitor offers accurate colour reproduction covering 99% of the sRGB color space. With support for HDR10, this monitor is also capable of displaying HDR-enabled games and video.

The LG UltraWide Monitor also features a Picture-by-Picture (PBP) mode to view content from multiple sources side-by-side and work with multiple applications simultaneously. Dual Controller Software allows connection to several devices all controllable via a single keyboard and mouse, working seamlessly with PBP to improve workflow and increase efficiency.

With USB Type-C ports, users can transfer data and charge devices – even laptops – simultaneously. The monitor’s beautifully curved display heightens the viewer’s sense of immersion when watching movies and similar content while the clean, minimalist design and slim metal stand add an elegant touch.

2019 LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor

Source: LG. The new UltraGear monitor.
Source: LG. The new UltraGear monitor.

LG is also debuting its new Nano IPS UltraGear Monitor for gamers at CES, with support for NVIDIA G-SYNC and a 144 Hz refresh rate for fluid gaming without tearing. Vivid images are standard on the monitor’s 3,840 x 1,600 resolution and 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut.

“LG is consistently bringing advanced monitors to market, packed with features and functions specifically for different consumer segments,” said Jang Ik-hwan, head of LG’s IT division of the Home Entertainment Company. “With a wide choice of models that prioritise productivity, picture quality and out-of-this-world gaming, more and more consumers are seeing LG as a innovation leader in monitors.”

Specifications
Features
49WL95C
38GL950G
Aspect Ratio
49" 32:9 Curved UltraWide
38" 21:9 Curved UltraWide
Resolution
Dual QHD (5,120 x 1,440)
WQHD+ (3,840 x 1,600)
Brightness
350 nits (Typical)
450 nits (Typical)
Color Gamut
sRGB 99% (Typical)
DCI-P3 98% (Typical)
Interface
USB-C x 1, HDMI x 2,
DP x 1, USB3.0 (4 down)
HDMI x 1, DP x 1,
USB 3.0 (1 up /2 down)
Charging
85 Watt (via USB-C)
-
Feature
PBP (3 ma ximum), Ambient Light Sensor, Color Calibrated, Dual Controller S/W,
OnScreen Control S/W
144Hz, NVIDIA G-SYNC,
Sphere Lighting, DAS Mode, Black Stabiliser, Crosshair, Gamer Friendly GUI
Sound
10 W x 2 Ch (with Rich Bass)
N/A (Headphone Out)
HAS Stand
Tilt (-5~15º)
Height (110 mm)
Swivel (-5~15º)
Tilt (-5~15°)
Height (110 mm)
Others
Enhanced Color


18 July 2017

BenQ interactive flat panel makes education, collaboration a breeze

BenQ, the global brand in digital light processing (DLP) and interactive displays, is offering a new interactive flat panel (IFP) that combines a 4K Ultra HD whiteboard, annotation, and collaboration solution into a single platform.

With the RP750K, BenQ has created an interactive flat screen display that taps into the dynamic possibilities of classroom or commercial training and collaboration scenarios. A Germ-Resistant Screen protects users, while preinstalled annotation tools encourage participation.

The RP750K Germ-Resistant Screen is infused with a multilayer coating of durable, non-toxic nano-ionic silver. This coating kills most germs that can accumulate on screen surfaces, preventing cross-infection. The ionic silver’s antimicrobial ability remains effective even after thorough cleaning and long periods of use.

The 75" IFP’s health-conscious design features continue with Smart Eye-Care for a smooth and comfortable viewing experience. An embedded motion sensor automatically activates flicker-free and low blue light features when movement is detected near the screen. Daren Low, Senior Product Manager, BenQ Singapore, said the blue light control results in displays which are gentler on the eye while the nano-ionic silver on the glass disrupts the cell division mechanism of most bacteria and viruses. The panel also features an anti-glare treatment to reduce eyestrain and offer more legible content.

The Android-based panel comes with proprietary BenQ software that increases productivity. Instructional tools include the EZWrite 4.0 whiteboard solution with handwriting recognition. EZWrite supports scribbling and will also recognise characters and shapes. Ideal for educational and team-building applications, EZWrite has a stopwatch, scoreboard for multiple teams and support for a buzzer that gives the floor to the 'first responder', said Low.

The InstaQShare collaboration solution allows participants to share information and collaborate on the fly through wireless mirroring between the display and devices. A mobile device may take control of the IFP while the screen can be broadcast to up to 16 other mobile devices, if the network permits it.

“BYOD is quite mature nowadays. It's very practical in a commercial environment,” Low said.
The IFP also supports video recording, Microsoft Office, a floating toolbar, and Data-to-Go, a feature which saves annotations as images and allows the images to be shared for review material. The content can be accessed by QR code, email, or as a hard copy and appears electronically in PDF form.

The stylus accessory, called the NFCPen, works through near field communications (NFC) technology and does not need a battery. Two are included with each IFP. A swipe of the palm will erase what's on the screen.

The RP750K is germ-resistant, eye-friendly and anti-glare.
The RP750K is germ-resistant, eye-friendly and anti-glare.

Interested?

The RP750K costs S$9,999.

Watch the Instavideo of the NFCPen in action

Watch the Instavideo of screen mirroring in action

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog post about BenQ's new digital laser projectors, which were launched at the same time. BenQ also unveiled a world-first 4K UHD LED home cinema projector during the event, the BenQ X12000

21 February 2016

Dell designs commercial solutions for today's workplace requirements

- New Latitude series combines beautiful design with business-class security, manageability and reliability

- Vostro portfolio balances performance with style for small businesses

- Redesigned Precision workstations deliver sleek, new options for creative professionals

- OptiPlex business PCs are smaller, faster and more energy efficient

- New Dell printing solutions offer one-stop access to multiple cloud-based services

Rakesh Mandal, Director and GM, Client Solutions, South Asia & Korea, Dell, talked about Dell's commitment to deliver cutting-edge products designed based on insights gained from users.
Rakesh Mandal, Director and GM, Client Solutions, South Asia & Korea, Dell, talked about Dell's commitment to deliver cutting-edge products designed based on insights gained from users.

Dell has announced a new wave of end-user computing solutions that address the diverse demands of mobile workers and professionals worldwide. The solutions bring the latest computing technologies within new sleek form factors reminiscent of Dell's consumer portfolio. In partnership with Microsoft and Intel, these systems ship with the new Windows 10 platform and 6th Generation Intel Core processors or the latest Intel Xeon processors for mobile workstations, enhancing the customer experience.

Dell has charted the changing norms in the workplace and tailored its new solutions accordingly. For example, 59% of employees have less office space compared to 10 years ago, and 50% of employees check email and take work-related calls after office hours.
Dell has charted the changing norms in the workplace and tailored its new solutions accordingly. For example, 59% of employees have less office space compared to 10 years ago, and 50% of employees check email and take work-related calls after office hours. According to Dell, the rapidly evolving workforce requires businesses to invest in technology that enables employees to work faster, make better decisions, and be more productive and collaborative.

“2015 has been an amazing year for us, so we wish to continue meeting our customers’ most pressing computing needs by bringing together industry-leading solutions to deliver powerful and beautifully-balanced products to our customers,” said Rakesh Mandal, General Manager, Client Solutions, South Asia and Korea, Dell.

Foong Chee Ngiam, Chief Marketing and Operations Officer, Microsoft Singapore elaborates, "Our goal at Microsoft is to empower every organisation and individual to do more and achieve more. With Windows 10, we are delivering a more personal computing experience across devices with new features while enabling mobility of experiences across devices. As of January this year, more than 76% of our enterprise customers are on active pilots of Windows 10, and we now have over 22 million devices running Windows 10 across enterprise and education customers globally. We are proud that together with Dell, we’re able to bring the familiarity of Windows together with top-notch computing solutions to businesses in Singapore to address the working demands of an ever evolving workplace.”

Mandal noted that addressing evolving user needs, ensuring future readiness, is a priority for Dell. Customer feedback and several workplace personas developed through research influence research and development efforts, he said. "Dell designs solutions based on user experience," he stated during his presentation.

Mandal's presentation included an introduction to five different workplace personas: desk-centric, corridor warrior, on-the-go pro, remote and purpose-built, and the four categories of computing solutions that address their needs.
Mandal's presentation included an introduction to five different workplace personas: desk-centric, corridor warrior, on-the-go pro, remote and purpose-built, and the four categories of computing solutions that address their needs. Desk-centric employees would be most productive with multiple large displays, and an efficient use of space for example, while corridor warriors require convenient, portable solutions that allow seamless transition between stations as they move around the office constantly.

Dell and Windows 10

Starting in 2013, Dell began collaborating with Microsoft to take advantage of key features offered within Windows 10. New devices are optimised for Windows 10 usage with Continuum, Office Mobile Apps and Microsoft Edge, which allows users to annotate web pages and share them. Windows 10’s built-in, enterprise-grade security also helps companies protect against modern cyber threats. In addition businesses can control the frequency of their updates and select the functionality that is right for different groups of employees.

“The concept of a future workforce is one that is taking place now. Every day, we see the transformation of teams that are more mobile and seamless – collaborating in a borderless, high-performing environment. Intel technology is critical to this evolution. Devices built with our partner Dell, which feature 6th Gen Intel Core processors, are purpose-built to deliver an impactful experience for business and pleasure with an optimal blend of mobility and performance,” said Sameer Tupaki, Head of Marketing, Intel Singapore and Malaysia.

Latitude: designed to impress

The Latitude 3000, 5000 and 7000 Series have been completely refreshed with thin and light designs, with excellent efficiency and powerful processing options. Dell took design cues from its XPS consumer line, resulting in the same sleek form factor and unique materials that deliver light weight and rigidity throughout the commercial lineup.

Liow Yee Fong, Client Solutions Director, Malaysia and Singapore, Dell, explained that Latitude and Vostro have different target audiences.
Liow Yee Fong, Client Solutions Director, Malaysia and Singapore, Dell, explained that Latitude and Vostro have different target audiences.  Latitude is the Dell branding for commercial notebooks for corporate accounts while the Vostro family is targeted at small businesses, home offices, or companies with 10 to 20 staff who may not need the trusted platform module (TPM) that is found in Latitude devices. The TPM offers hardware-based data protection.

From left: the Dell Latitude E7270; the Latitude E7470; and the Latitude 3000 series (3570).
From left: the Dell Latitude E7270; the Latitude E7470; and the Latitude 3000 series (3570).
Vostro: tailormade for professionals, small businesses

The Vostro portfolio is suitable for both home and business use. The new Vostro 14 3000 Series (3459) laptop is powered by energy-efficient Intel processors with up to 6th Generation Core i7 performance to deliver up to nine hours of productivity for the mobile workforce*. It also features a scratch-resistant textured cover.

The new Vostro 14 5000 Series notebook (5459) is crafted in Era Grey anodised aluminum, and delivers up to nine hours of battery life. The Vostro 14 5000 Series notebook also comes with an easy-to-use and reliable security solution featuring a fingerprint reader and Windows 10 biometric recognition for commercial users.

Precision workstations offer more power

Redesigned to meet the needs of creative professionals and all rigorously tested to ensure compatibility with key software applications, the new mobile workstations combine thinner, lighter industrial designs and brilliant displays with the latest graphics technology, new processors and faster memory and storage. Significant updates have also been made to the entry line of Dell Precision tower solutions.

This portfolio offers configuration options such as the new 6th Generation Intel Core processors, first Intel Xeon processors for mobile workstations and future Intel Xeon processors E3-1200 product families. The latest professional graphics from AMD and NVIDIA deliver significant compute capacity and visual performance. New screen options include the first PremierColor 4k Ultra HD displays with 100% minimum Adobe RGB color gamut. Full HD and UHD options on its InfinityEdge display offers a virtually borderless screen to give a 15.6" viewing area in a relatively small form factor. Thunderbolt Type C is also supported for the mobile Precision family.

Huang Zhiwei, Business Development Manager, Client Solutions, Singapore Commercial, Dell, introduces the customised mounts for OptiPlex desktops.
Huang Zhiwei, Business Development Manager, Client Solutions, Singapore Commercial, Dell, introduces the customised mounts for OptiPlex desktops.

New OptiPlex desktops optimise the workplace

The fully revamped OptiPlex portfolio, said to be the world’s most secure and manageable commercial desktops, changes perceptions about the commercial desktop with smaller, faster and more energy-efficient micro form factor, small form factor, and mini tower designs. The refresh leverages Skylake* processors, having skipped Haswell and Broadwell models, said Huang Zhiwei, Business Development Manager, Client Solutions, Singapore Commercial, Dell.

Space savings are significant compared to previous models. The mini tower is 43% smaller than the previous generation while micro desktops can save more than 7,700 sq ft of workspace when replacing 10,000 legacy desktops. According to Huang, customers are mounting the micro form factor systems behind monitors to create 'pseudo all in ones'.

The updated portfolio leverages a new 3000/5000/7000 model numbering structure to simplify product comparison and selection for customers, and includes:

OptiPlex 7040: a compact enterprise-class desktop with premium management and security and extensive expandability, including discrete graphics, dual hard drives and triple display support

OptiPlex 5040: A commercial desktop with advanced performance over the 3040, with security and manageability;

OptiPlex 3040: A business desktop offering security, manageability and high performance at the lowest entry price point for a commercial desktop; and

OptiPlex 24 7000 Series All-In-One (7440): A secure all-in-one with a sleek design, a 23.8" Full HD display and an optional 4K Ultra HD display;

OptiPlex 22 3000 Series All-In-One (3240): An all-in-one with business-class performance and a new 21.5" Full HD display.

Dell peripherals deliver productivity

As the No. 1 monitor brand worldwide**, Dell unveiled a new collection of CES Innovation Award-winning monitors. This includes an Ultra HD 4K OLED monitor, and two new InfinityEdge monitors that offer a virtually bezel-less display and wireless monitor support.

The Dell UltraSharp 30 Ultra HD 4K OLED monitor is Dell's first OLED display.
The Dell UltraSharp 30 Ultra HD 4K OLED monitor is Dell's
first OLED display.
The Dell UltraSharp 30 Ultra HD 4K OLED monitor is Dell’s first OLED monitor, bringing the advantages of OLED display technology to PC professionals working in colour-critical environments such as graphic arts and photography. The monitor delivers a cutting-edge typical contrast ratio of 400,000:1 that delivers “true black”, coverage of industry colour spaces such as AdobeRGB and DCI-P3, detailed Ultra HD 4K resolution and an ultra-fast response time of 0.1 ms.

Viktor Petrasek, Product Marketing Manager, Dell Displays, Asia, Pacific and Japan, said the UltraSharp 30 will be available in May 2016 in Singapore for S$6,999. "(We want to) take a very premium technology and try to drive it into a market where it hasn't been before in terms of the price band and the quality," he said.

The Dell UltraSharp InfinityEdge monitors feature the world’s first InfinityEdge displays with ultra-thin borders on all sides. Designed with a complementary arm that offers greater adjustment flexibility and integrated cable management, this recipient of 2016 CES Awards in Innovation and Eco-Design helps maximise available workspace. Both the 27" Quad HD and 23.8" Full HD monitors offer premium screen performance, colour precision and connectivity. "We're supporting the productivity story and giving you a more engaging experience with the screen," Petrasek said.



The Dell UltraSharp 24 Wireless monitor allows users to wirelessly display and manage content from a Windows-powered laptop and Android smartphone concurrently via Miracast. Once connected, the phone can be controlled with an attached keyboard or mouse. Petrasek disclosed that the monitor will be available in the APJ region this April.

Dell offers an ecosystem of accessories to complete the working experience. The recently announced Dell Dock and the Dell Thunderbolt Dock offer commercial users the opportunity to effectively integrate displays, mice and external keyboards. Both new docks are equipped with the next generation USB Type-C ports which support USB, DP, Thunderbolt and power through a single cable in a slim form factor.

Dell Document Hub boosts cloud content management

The Dell Document Hub manages content from multiple cloud sources.
The Dell Document Hub manages content from multiple cloud sources.

As part of Dell’s end-to-end solutions for business customers, the new H-Series and S-Series multifunction printers are designed to meet the online collaboration needs of businesses of all sizes.
With 64% of workers performing at least some of their work tasks at home and half of desktop users incorporating other devices as well, it has become necessary for offices to offer complete printer connectivity.

The new H-Series printers (models H625cdw, H825cdw, and H815dw), also termed cloud printers, support the Dell Document Hub app, which gives customers access to multiple cloud storage services at the same time, such as Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, Salesforce and Evernote, for easy sharing and printing. The printers provide direct access to the Document Hub from the printer or PC for office-based employees, while remote employees can access it as an app on their mobile device or PC.  Ideal for smaller organisations and executive offices, the printers provide easy Wi-Fi setup by SMBs and micro-businesses with limited or no IT teams.



*Based on Mobile Mark 14 battery life testing performed by Dell Labs in January 2015. Tested system equipped with 5th Generation Intel Core i5-5200U Processor, NVIDIA GeForce 820M 2 GB DDR3 discrete graphics, 4 GB DDR3L system memory, 500 GB HDD, HD Anti-Glare LED-Backlit display and four-cell 40 WHr battery. For more information on this testing, visit www.bapco.com

**Source: NPD DisplaySearch Quarterly Desktop Monitor Shipment and Forecast Report (2013 and 2014)

***Skylake is the 6th generation Intel Core processor microarchitecture launched in August 2015 as the successor to the Broadwell microarchitecture. Broadwell is Intel's codename for the 14 nanometer die shrink of its Haswell microarchitecture. Haswell is the codename for a processor microarchitecture developed by Intel that was announced in June 2013.

23 June 2015

Regal Airport Hotel introduces LED wall in Grand Ballroom

Source: Regal Hotels International. Grand Ballroom, Regal Airport Hotel.

Regal Airport Hotel has become the first airport hotel in Hong Kong to introduce a built-in high-definition LED wall measuring 9m x 4m in its Grand Ballroom, enabling enable event planners to develop stunning visual experiences for events and meetings.

Regal Airport Hotel is directly connected to the passenger terminal of Hong Kong International Airport by an enclosed link bridge, and close to the AsiaWorld-Expo convention Centre. It is 24 minutes from Central station via the Airport Express Line. The hotel provides state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities, including Hong Kong's largest pillar-free ballroom in a hotel, which can accommodate up to 1,500 guests, and 30 function rooms.


Interested?

Call +852 2286 6819 to ask about LED wall event packages

19 October 2014

Apple launches the iMac with Retina 5K display, its highest resolution display ever

Move over, 4K. While the industry is still rolling out displays with at least 4,000 pixels on one side, Apple has gone 5K.

Source: Apple.
The company has unveiled the 27" iMac with Retina 5K display, featuring the world’s highest-resolution display — with 14.7 million pixels. At this resolution, text appears sharper, videos are more lifelike, and there are new levels of detail in photos, the company said.

“Thirty years after the first Mac changed the world, the new iMac with Retina 5K display running OS X Yosemite is the most insanely great Mac we have ever made,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing. “With a breathtaking 14.7-million-pixel display, faster CPU and graphics, Fusion Drive, and Thunderbolt 2, it’s the most beautiful and powerful iMac ever.”

The iMac with Retina 5K display delivers a resolution of 5,120 x 2,880, four times more pixels than the standard 27" iMac and 67% more pixels than a 4K display. This means more details can be seen in high-resolution images. In apps like Final Cut Pro X, a user can view 4K video at full size while still leaving room for assets and editing tools.

The machine comes with a 3.5 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.9 GHz, and for the first time can be configured with a 4 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4.4 GHz. Every new iMac with Retina 5K display also comes with AMD Radeon R9 M290X graphics and can be configured with AMD Radeon R9 M295X graphics, delivering up to 3.5 teraflops of computing power, the most powerful graphics ever offered on an iMac. 

iMac with Retina 5K display comes standard with 8GB of memory and a 1TB Fusion Drive for the first time. The new iMac can also be configured with up to 32GB of memory, a 3TB Fusion Drive, or up to 1TB of super-fast, PCIe-based flash storage. In addition, iMac with Retina 5K display includes two Thunderbolt 2 ports that deliver up to 20Gbps each, twice the bandwidth of the previous generation.

Every new Mac comes with the new OS X Yosemite operating system, with new Continuity features that make working across Mac and iOS devices more fluid. OS X Yosemite is also engineered to take full advantage of the iMac’s Retina 5K display.

iMovie, a movie creation tool, GarageBand for making music, and the suite of iWork apps come free with every new Mac. iWork has been redesigned, and now has support for iCloud Drive and other features like a new comments view in Pages. iWork for iCloud beta lets you create your document on an iPad, edit it on your Mac and collaborate with friends on other platforms, such as a PC.

iMac with Retina 5K display with a 3.5 GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.9 GHz, AMD Radeon R9 M290X graphics and a 1TB Fusion Drive for a suggested retail price of US$2,499*. Customers can order iMac with Retina 5K display through the Apple Online Store.

*US pricing. Prices may vary across other countries.

15 January 2014

Asus launches 4K display, portable LED projector

The PB287Q i28” 4K/ultra high definition monitor
Consumer notebook vendor and motherboard maker Asus moved the goalposts at CES in the US last week with new products to meet content creation and mobile needs at higher performance points and improved price points. 

Bigger, better, and faster were the main messages around the product launch. Asus joins the 28", 4K*/ultra high definition (UHD) display bandwagon with the PB287Q. The display has been designed with a slim profile and supports a full range of swivel, tilt, pivot and height adjustments along with Splendid Plus video intelligence technology for viewer comfort.

With a native resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, the PB287Q displays four times as many pixels as the existing Full HD standard for increased detail. The Asus PB287Q also features 1ms response times for graphics.

Separately, Asus showcased the S1 Mobile LED Projector, which at 3cm (1.18 inches) tall and weighing 342g (0.75lbs) is designed to travel with mobile professionals. This portable projector has a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts for up to three hours on a single charge.

Top view: the Asus S1 Mobile LED Projector

Despite its size, there have been no compromises with performance. The S1 Mobile LED Projector displays a 41-inch diagonal projection just 1m away from the screen, and powers on instantly. 


*Specifications and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

*'4K' is a generic term for displays that have a horizontal resolution of 4,000 pixels. 4K, Ultra HD or UHD displays typically have larger screen sizes and provide more detailed images where pixels are less visible than with 1080p, which was the trending standard prior to 4K.