LG Introduces Two New 21:9 Monitors

[btarunr]

It looks like LG doesn't see the new 21:9 "ultra-widescreen" aspect-ratio as something that caters to a niche, and is bent on making it the next mainstream resolution. The company rolled out its second and third 29-inch ultra-widescreen monitors, the 29EA73-P, and 29EB73-P; pictured in that order below. Both are 29-inchers, offering a native resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels. Both feature a plethora of inputs, including dual-link DVI, DisplayPort, a pair of HDMI ports (including an MHL). Both offer USB 3.0 hubs, 7W stereo speakers, and audio out; but differ in design, and hence, dimensions. The 29EA73-P measures 699.7 x 387.0 x 197.2 mm, weighing 5.9 kg; while the 29EB73-P measures 699.7 x 395.3 x 225.0 mm, weighing 6.9 kg. While LG didn't announce pricing, the 29EB73-P is expected to be a tiny bit pricier among the two; while both could be cheaper than the 29EA93 series.



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[Prima.Vera]

What's with the 29" stuck size?? Please, make it at least 32" or 34" in size and at least 2800x1200 or even 3360x1440 resolution, and you have a deal.

 

[hellrazor]

Why don't they just cut the crap and move to 50:1?

 

[Breit]

Wake me up when they are making 50" 21:9 screens again like Phillips used to back then...

 

[cheesy999]

Why don't they just cut the crap and move to 50:1?

Nah, cutting the crap would just be a single one pixel high bar

 

[Prima.Vera]

Wake me up when they are making 50" 21:9 screens again like Phillips used to back then...

They are still making it:

http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?slg=en&scy=ch&ctn=50PFL7956K/02

 

[Octavean]

What's with the 29" stuck size?? Please, make it at least 32" or 34" in size and at least 2800x1200 or even 3360x1440 resolution, and you have a deal.

Yeah but what would something like that cost?

Probably somewhere between current 2560x1440 and 4K monitors,.........ie not cheap.

These 21:9 29" monitors typically cost about ~$550 USD or so on sale. Increasing the resolution will increase the price, likely beyond what many are typically willing to pay.

 

[Breit]

They are still making it:

http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?slg=en&scy=ch&ctn=50PFL7956K/02

Unfortunately thats only the old product page. They stopped production about a year ago due to low demands.

 

[Frick]

Why don't they just cut the crap and move to 50:1?

That would actually work if they made it slightly curved.

 

[SickRick]

Why don't they just cut the crap and move to 50:1?

Overclock it 3360x1440 75hz

Why don't they just cut the crap and move to 50:1?

Overclock it 3360x1440 75hz