ASUSTeK Computer reported the launch of the 31.5-inch ROG Strix XG32VQ gaming monitor retailing. Officially the product was introduced at the Computex 2017 event.



The device has a curved VA panel by Samsung, featuring the 1,800 mm curvature radius, the 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (WQHD) resolution, 300 cd/m2 max brightness, as well as wide viewing angles (178° horizontally and vertically). Unfortunately, the static contrast ratio is not indicated, it usually stands as 3000:1 with this type of displays. The novelty offers the 4 ms (GtG) response time, 144 Hz refresh rate and supports the AMD FreeSync technology. ROG Strix XG32VQ covers 125% of the sRGB colour gamut, which allows it to produce highly coloured and saturated imaging.


The list of external interfaces includes HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, two USB 3.0 ports and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The stand lets adjust height (0–100 mm), swivel (from +50° to -50°) or tilt (from +20°to -5°). Among other peculiarities we …

A specialty by NEC Display Solutions Europe – a wide-format 34-inch MultiSync EX341R monitor – is intended for business people and financial experts.



Among key specifications of the device one should note a presence detector and a light sensor allowing to optimize setups according to current conditions. Ergonomic stand provides additional convenience and lets customize tilt, height and rotation.


Users can admire slim design and narrow bezels of this display with a 3440 × 1440 pixels SVA panel. The aspect ratio of the device is 21:9, the contrast factor is 3000:1, and brightness equals to 290 cd/m2. Viewing angles are claimed to be 178° horizontally and vertically. MultiSync EX341R offers the 5 msec response time, covers 99.5% of sRGB and 77.5% of NTSC colour gamuts.


The interface is represented by a DisplayPort 1.2, an HDMI 1.4 and an HDMI 2.0, as well as a USB 3.0 hub. Stereo speakers are built in.


The novelty from NEC will cost approximately 1,000 USD.

Introduction


The Plextor trademark has always been associated with solid solutions in the SSD industry. It has never been involved in a race of decreasing the price at any cost. That is why Plextor M3 and Plextor M5, even having not the lowest price, were one of the most respected among users and quite widespread models of storage drives.

Up to now, Plextor has noticeably lost its popularity, but in general it continues adhering to the old policy: the usage of expensive components and fixed hardware platform.

Plextor S3C was officially announced within the Computex 2017 tradeshow and at the same time it was deployed at retail.



Main Characteristics



Of course, it's impossible to refuse to participate in the race for price reduction completely. So the hardware platform developed by Silicon Motion on its SM2254G controller was taken (it should be mentioned that the first lots of the Plextor S3C were based on the SM2258G), to which TLC NAND was taken too.


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