Monday, February 21st 2011

Sony Intros 17-inch and 24-inch Trimaster EL OLED Monitors

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Sony launched 17-inch and 24-inch Trimaster EL professional-grade monitors, which are based on the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. OLED is not to be confused with LED-backlit LCD, which is merely LCD with LED illumination instead of CCFL. OLED is a kind of a flat-panel display technology in which electroluminescent organic compounds spread across a film generate images. Hence, OLED provides far greater picture clarity, and eliminates pixellation, a problem encountered with low pixel-density LCD displays. OLED-generated images are more CRT-like in terms of fidelity. Sony's new Trimaster OLED monitors are targeted at the broadcasting industry and professional studios that seek bleeding-edge image quality.

Both Trimaster OLED monitors feature resolutions of 1920 x 1080 (full-HD), with 10-bit drivers, 100 cd/m² brightness, and 178° viewing angles. Display inputs include HDMI, DisplayPort, and SDI, which is used in professional development houses. Carrying the model numbers BVM-E250 and BVM-E170, they will cost $28,900 and $15,710, respectively.
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63 Comments on Sony Intros 17-inch and 24-inch Trimaster EL OLED Monitors

#51
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LOL mate. Check again. They say there were a bug in Android version that outputted only 16bit color instead of 24bit, that's why the shitty colors.
Then again, you cannot really compare mobile displays with desktop displays...
#52
pr0n Inspector
TAViXLOL mate. Check again. They say there were a bug in Android version that outputted only 16bit color instead of 24bit, that's why the shitty colors.
Then again, you cannot really compare mobile displays with desktop displays...
You need to read it again thoroughly.

Also it's not a bug it's a conscious design choice.
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#53
ped
pr0n InspectorWhat ooh and ahh? it's one man pointing out the obvious. What it doesn't tell you is that the supposedly mere 10% cheaper ones are RGB LED backlit LCDs, already twice as expensive as the CCFL counterparts. Or that the fact that all common video color gamut are very similar to sRGB, which means even w-ccfl is enough.
And, every single OLED device ever tested have inferior picture quality compared to their LCD competitors.
You're the one suggesting that Sony would produce a monitor for professional use that isn't fit for the task, which makes no sense. Break out some specs to prove it.
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#54
ped
pr0n InspectorThere are more to displays than eye-poping colors. Accuracy, color gamut, bit depth for example. What is "nice" for ignorant consumers is disaster for pros and enthusiasts.

DisplayMate did some non-BS tests of smartphone displays, which still remains the only accessible source of OLED displays.
ROFL that test was against the old pentile matrix OLED displays. Hardly relevant now. Have them try a test with the new Samsung Galaxy S2 screen or those Sony pro monitors.
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#55
ped
pr0n InspectorYou need to read it again thoroughly.

Also it's not a bug it's a conscious design choice.
And one that is gone. So what's your point?
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#56
pantherx12
At this price is be cheaper to buy 6 small ones direct from an OEM and come up with your input circuitry lol ( for OLED eyefinity, own circuit board cos I was thinking of jusy buying screens)
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#57
pr0n Inspector
pedYou're the one suggesting that Sony would produce a monitor for professional use that isn't fit for the task, which makes no sense. Break out some specs to prove it.
Ask Sony. Not very useful, is it?
pedROFL that test was against the old pentile matrix OLED displays. Hardly relevant now. Have them try a test with the new Samsung Galaxy S2 screen or those Sony pro monitors.
S II is not out yet.
BVM-E250 costs a car and is unlikely to be ever benchmarked other than user posts on blogs or forums.
pedAnd one that is gone. So what's your point?
It's TAViX's point and I'm saying it's irrelevant because it has nothing to do with the screen. And it is not gone. 2.3's gallery app still have it.
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#58
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pr0n InspectorAsk Sony. Not very useful, is it?
Something is wrong with this monitor....or is just Sony....

here is explain and also clearly tested the difference between OLED and LCD:

www.oled-display.net/oled-television

They even say the manufacturing process would be cheaper than LCD, and the output quality will be better than even CRT...And also, this stupid Sony don't look at all like the OLED monitors/TV out there. Are we missing something???

p.s.

here is how I thought an (AM)OLED monitor will look like:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GYI1LPCqNI
#59
ped
TAViXhere is how I thought an (AM)OLED monitor will look like:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GYI1LPCqNI
That IS what an OLED display looks like. In fact LG is bringing that one to market.

The Sony ones are intended to be racked and used in broadcast television production, which is why they look clunky.
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#60
ped
pr0n InspectorAsk Sony. Not very useful, is it?
What do you find on that product page that supports your argument?
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#61
ped
pr0n InspectorS II is not out yet.
BVM-E250 costs a car and is unlikely to be ever benchmarked other than user posts on blogs or forums.
The point is that a pro-level monitor using OLED is already built, which undermines your contention that OLED has flaws that keep it from competing. It doesn't. It absolutely dominates all existing display types.
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#62
ped
And now Consumer Reports has chosen the Samsung Galaxy S (which uses an OLED screen) as the best smartphone in the USA. Wait until they get a hold of the new Galaxy S2 which has the even better SAMOLED+ screen...

english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2010/11/12/2010111200456.html
Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S was named the best smartphone available from the major U.S. mobile operators in a recent ranking by Consumer Reports, U.S. magazine Fortune reported Wednesday in its online edition.

The independent consumer watchdog magazine scored smartphones based on voice quality, ease of use, battery capacity, camera quality and other criteria. The result was a sweeping win by Android-powered devices, including Samsung's flagship model.

Tied for first place on the list with 76 points each were two Galaxy S variants -- the Samsung Captivate from AT&T and the Samsung Vibrant from T-Mobile.

Motorola's Droid X and Droid 2, available through Verizon, scored 75 points each to tie for second. The Apple iPhone 3GS and HTC's Aria, both from AT&T, shared third with 74 points. Except for the iPhone, all of these models run Android.

Consumer Reports still does not recommend the iPhone 4. "The iPhone 4 is a fine performer," it said. "However, Consumer Reports' tests found that if you touch a gap on the phone's lower left side, you could lose your connection. Apple says to call customer service to request a free bumper to alleviate the problem."
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#63
ped
More on this - look at this video of the Samsung Galaxy S2 being used outdoors - looks like the SAMOLED+ has done away with any complaints about outdoor visibility; looks great!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2_ZsZsAoOQ
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