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Didn't see this posted over here yet?

Was introduced at Samsungs CES 2010 press event a couple days ago. Engadget finally did a hands on and some pics are now up!

Still not sure on the price but for the stand ($300 or so), and 3 displays, $1899 isn't that bad. Resolution of each display is 2560x1600.

I still want to know if they are TN panels though before I decide. Hopefully it will sell for below the MSRP. Maybe around $1500?

From Engadget today. Each display has a resolution of 2560x1600!

Typo on Engadget. They are 1920x1080. Must be IPS panels since they are 178 degree?

MD230 monitor key specifications:


•1,920x1,080-pixel resolution each; 5,760x2,160-pixel resolution in a 3x2 array
•High dynamic contrast (150,000:1) and static contrast (3,000:1) ratios
•Full 178 degree viewing experience
•DVI and DisplayPort input
•8ms response time
•Three-year parts and labor warranty

They are 23", S-IPS.

Maybe a mod can merge with this:

http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=18008

Merged

2 vids out on youtube FWIW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BduuTUMTVIc
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRdGXDiNfjo

Now this is probably a stupid question, but if I ended up getting a setup like this, 3D gaming (which seems to be around the corner) is going to require new monitors... :?

Right? :?:

Unless the panels are at 120hz, which I kind of doubt. Although I dont see any reason why 3D cant be done on 60hz. You would be limited to 30FPS, but thats better than nothing.

I also wonder if the G100s can push that many pixels. 5760x1200 is demanding enough, 3D requires double.

3D monitors mostly appear to be TN panels too, so you will be giving up better IQ and portrait mode.

Ive never seen 3D in action, so I dont know if its worth it or not. I'm as happy as a clam with my S-IPS eyefinity setup though, I'd hate to feel "needy" so soon.

Cool - thanks fatlazyhomer. Always seems to be something "just around the corner" that makes me hesitate when upgrading. I have not seen any 3D monitors yet either, just assuming it might be kinda nice... Especially in multi-monitor mode :shock:

Any news on thin bezel triple/sixhead monitors like the Samsung MD230?

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I dont see any reason why 3D cant be done on 60hz.

The reason 3D isn't done at 60Hz is because an image that strobes at that speed would cause headaches in people. It would also be twice as noticeable.

Did you watch Avatar in 3D?
Did you ever notice a slight strobing effect on the 3D? It would be like that except a whole lot more noticable.
Did you have a slight headache near the end? I know I did, mind you not bad enough to detract from the experience, but it was there. Now think about that headache, except now it's twice as bad.

Does 3D at 60Hz still sound like a good idea?

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[quote]I dont see any reason why 3D cant be done on 60hz.

The reason 3D isn't done at 60Hz is because an image that strobes at that speed would cause headaches in people. It would also be twice as noticeable.

Did you watch Avatar in 3D?
Did you ever notice a slight strobing effect on the 3D? It would be like that except a whole lot more noticable.
Did you have a slight headache near the end? I know I did, mind you not bad enough to detract from the experience, but it was there. Now think about that headache, except now it's twice as bad.

Does 3D at 60Hz still sound like a good idea?

60 Hz isn't a problem in other 3D technologies:
Anaglyph
Polarized Projectors
DLP 3D

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