In a move likely to confuse the average HD consumer, Samsung has developed the world's first LCD panel featuring the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) approved DisplayPort 1.1 connection jack.
Said to be a rival to HDMI and successor to your DVI and eventually VGA connections, DisplayPort is unquestionably an exciting development but you have to wonder if its Q2 2008 launch date may have it stepping up a little late in the game.
Samsung's 30-inch LCD touts some impressive specs though. The DisplayPort technology transmits data at an furious 10.8Gbps data rate, which allows for an unbelievable 2560x1600 pixel count (compared to the current 1080p best of 1920x1080) for an unrivalled picture. Elsewhere there's a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 180-degree viewing angle, 6ms response time and 300cd/m2 brightness.
All very impressive but it's a long time until anyone will see it in the flesh. Let's just hope it's good enough to make it worth the wait.
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