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Dell has released its first two 4k UHD panels. The UltraSharp UP2414Q is a 24" model sporting an anti-glare IPS LED panel with mini-DP, DP 1.2a and HDMI connections. The UltraSharp UP3214Q is a 32" panel with the same connections and an anti-glare IGZO LCD panel.

Both models sport USB 3.0 hubs. They can do 60Hz over the mini-DP or DP connections, and 30Hz over the HDMI. The UP2414Q retails for $1,399, and the UP3214Q retails for $3,499. Dell is also promising a 28" 4k UHD panel at "sub $1,000" pricing in early 2014. I'm wondering what features will be cut for to get this panel under $1000. I don't see them going non-IPS, as a TN panel at this resolution would be a waste. I'm guessing that it won't be part of the UltraSharp line.

The 24" seems a bit small for this many pixels, but the price is in line with the existing 30" panel. I'd love to get the 32", but right now that price is out of reach. Here's hoping the 28" panel has the right features.

October 13th marked the 10th anniversary of the WSGF. On October 10th 2003, I registered widescreengamingforum.com. Three days later on the 13th, I had the phpBB2 forum up and running and waited on our first posts.

The last ten years have been a wild ride, and it wouldn't have been possible without this great community and our amazing volunteer staff. To help celebrate the anniversary, we are going to do a game giveaway (amongst other things).

For all the details, hit up this form thread - http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=59&t=26722

Today Steam announced its new "Family Sharing" Program. This announcement can only be seen as a leg up on the next-gen consoles, particularly in light of Microsoft's stumble with its own game sharing program.

The new program from Steam allows a user to share their Library with up to 10 other devices (e.g., friends, family, etc.). The sharing is done at the Library level - not the game level. If your Library is being shared, and you come in to play a game - any game - the sharing user will be ejected. They will have a few moments to exit the game, or buy it themselves. But, you can't have 10 different people playing 10 different games out of your library.

This new program could be real boon for people wanting to sample games prior to purchasing, especially those games that lack a demo. This program could also pay dividends for the WSGF in our game analysis and fixing. One option we will explore is the option of a WSGF Test library. The site would be able to purchase games that a core group of Editors/Insiders could use to create Detailed Reports.

A variety of different users could get access to the titles for testing in various configurations such as Eyefinity, Surround, 5x1-P, 21:9, 4k, etc. Users such as Helifax, HaYDeN and dopefish could also get access to create patches. If needed, we could even set up two accounts - one for testers, and one for developers. We had considered something similar earlier, but had concerns over being banned due to account sharing. The Family Sharing seems to make this vision now possible.

I haven't done anything like this before, but I wanted to reach out to the community for a unique way to help the WSGF. I have a couple of projects that I am working on (such as the WSGF Steam Box, which could use some funding help. Rather than beg for money, I thought I would open up an opportunity where you could get real tangible goods for your contributions.

To that end I am asking if you would take a look at the list of items I have recently put up on eBay. Some are directly related to PC gaming, such as my Logitech G27 racing wheel. Items such as my Xbox 360 (huge lot of stuff), PS3 and OUYA are being sold to directly fund the WSGF Steam Box project. Others are items I've used or reviewed on the WSGF, such as my Peerless wall mount, or my Ergotron laptop desk stand. Finally items such as my 3rd Gen iPad and Canon T2i DSLR kit (and a few other bits) are simply just good tech gear.

Thanks for taking a look. Be sure to bid early, and to bid often. I can arrange for local pickup in the Houston area for some of the larger items and lots.

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