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 Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:00 pm Post subject: EIZO’s New 6mm Bezel 23.8-inch 1080p Display, the FORIS F |
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This press release was very relevant to my interests. Having recently readjusted my work space around, I now have room for a tri-monitor setup and have been on the look-out for something to replace my single 27-inch 2560x1440 IPS display. My current options are either upgrading to a single 4K/UHD display, something like the TN-based Samsung 28-inch U28D590 that has just become available for £500 in the UK, or adding a second 27-inch 1440p, or completely changing out to a trio of thin-bezel 1080p monitors which I could also use for gaming as well as writing. I have the GPU power for all three options, but EIZO just made that choice a lot more difficult with the introduction of the 1920x1080p 24-inch 60Hz FORIS FS2434.</p>
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Most thin-bezel monitors always have ‘some’ bezel in addition to ‘some’ blank edges on the panel itself. For a large number of monitors that I have been looking at, a standard total length from image to the end of the device seems to be 1cm in order to qualify for the thin-bezel naming. At Computex this year we saw the 2560x1440p ASUS Designo MX27A which is clearly sub-1cm but is going to cost a pretty penny. Even the ASUS MX278H is in the same region, but retails for £280 this side of the pond. For the cost of three of those, I could in one UHD display and a decent chair to sit in by comparison.</p>
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The EIZO FS2434 promises a 6mm ‘frame’ (that is 2mm bezel and 4mm border from LCD to bezel) along the top and sides of the monitor, making it nice for a three-monitor setup or six if you are prepared to orient them around. The panel is IPS giving 178º viewing angles, and the 16.7 million colors means 8-bit color support. Input lag is listed as 0.05 frames.</p>
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The stand has 60mm of height adjustment, 25º of tilt and 344º of swivel, but no mention on pivot. There is a VESA mounting system on the rear, and EIZO likes to point out a handle to make it easy for transportation. Connectivity comes through two HDMI and one DVI-D, along with a USB hub with one upstream and two downstream ports. The two 0.5 watt internal speakers also give a line-out jack. Brightness is listed as 250 cd/m<sup>2</sup> with a 4.9ms gray-to-gray response time.</p>
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There are three elements to the system from EIZO on the ‘smart technology’ side:</p>
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Smart Insight 2: Brightens up dark areas to make it easier to spot enemies in the shadows</li>
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Smart Resolution: Analyzes an image for noise and blur and attempts to correct the blur without increasing the noise.</li>
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Smart Detection: Detects which parts of the screen are playing videos/games and applies the two features above to those specific regions of the monitor only.</li>
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The FS2434 also uses a hybrid DC/PWM system for backlight control in order for flicker-free gameplay. The panel comes with a five year warranty (where five-years means 30,000 hours of use from date of purchase). </p>
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The monitor will begin shipping in late June, although price will vary by region and no MSRP seems to be set. 24-inch 1080p IPS monitors are now a dime a dozen, and it will be interesting to see how much of a price premium the thin-bezel will attract.</p>
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Source: EIZO</p>
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