You know how sometimes you read about something and at first it sounds like a great idea but when you think about it you realize that it just doesn't add up?
That's how we felt when we read about LG's new 29" and 38" stretched LCD monitors.
LG claims:
"ideal for exhibiting information in large commercial areas, such as shopping centres and cinemas, and in high footfall locations like airports and train stations. "
and:
"designed specifically to host large format digital data for public locations"
How do they reconcile that with:
"screen resolution of 1366 x 398 and 1366 x 480"
In other words less than half the resolution of the average laptop, whereas most LCD TVs currently used for commercial displays support 1080p, or more than 3 times the amount of "large format digital data".
They are less resolution than a regular large LCD, they are smaller too, but I bet they cost more...... and they call this progress and innovation?
(full press release follows)
"SLOUGH, England, June 2 /PRNewswire/ --
- LG Brings its First Stretched Display Monitors to the UK
- With Photo
LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics, today expands its monitor portfolio with the launch of its first two stretched display monitors for the UK. The M3800S-BN and M2900S-BN have been designed specifically to host large format digital data for public locations.
The M3800S-BN's impressive 38" screen and the M2900S-BN's 29" screen make these new monitors ideal for exhibiting information in large commercial areas, such as shopping centres and cinemas, and in high footfall locations like airports and train stations.
Both screens have a high picture quality and can display data either horizontally or vertically in large format and full colour. In addition, users can easily control power, contrast, brightness and volume from a single computer, by simply connecting cables between each monitor.
Fiona Landsberg, marketing manager, LG Electronics, says, "This is the first time LG has launched stretched screen monitors in the UK. They're great for use in all locations that require large format digital signage, whether it's on a 38" or 29" screen. We're excited about expanding our range with these two new products that offer monitor solutions not just for the home or office, but also for the commercial sector."
The M3800S-BN and the M2900S-BN have a screen resolution of 1366 x 398 and 1366 x 480 respectively, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 9 ms (grey-to-grey) response time, digital and analogue video input and PC input via 15-pin D-Sub. "
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