Planar Launches Affordable 3D-Ready Monitor
Planar takes a shot at gamers and entry-level professionals with new 3D-ready monitor
Monitor manufacturer Planar today introduces its new SA2311W 23-inch 3D-ready display for gaming and professional purposes. A 1920x1080 resolution panel delivers 2ms response times and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but Planar doesn’t mention the display technology, however, the quick response time suggests a TN-panel, much like other 3D-ready desktop displays.
NVIDIA graphics hardware and 3D Vision or 3D Vision Pro active shutter glasses and wireless transmitter are required to enable 3D on the Planar SA2311W. ATI users will have to look elsewhere as the Planar does not support AMD’s HD3D technology nor does AMD support the NVIDIA 3D Vision and 3D Vision Pro glasses.
“The new SA2311W 3D ready monitor will reach a wider audience with its ability to provide stereoscopic viewing for both the consumer and professional markets,” said Doug Barnes, vice president of Planar Systems. “While our StereoMirror technology is regarded as having the best stereo image quality and viewing comfort available, our new SA2311W monitor is an exceptional value for customers that use stereo regularly, but not full time. With multiple stereoscopic display products and accessories, Planar has used its expertise of 3D technology to provide solutions that meet the demanding requirements of our customers. “
Expect the Planar SA2311W 3D-ready display to be available in next month at an MSRP of $449 or bundled with an NVIDIA 3D Vision kit for $640 at a savings of $10.
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aceer 23.6 inch 3D monitor only 359USD
still cant afford a 3D monitor and glass ~
gotta wait till it drop ~~~~~
I guess all the journalists at Tom's are rich. $450 is not affordable, and it doesn't even come with a pair of glasses -_-
$449
ehhh, still too expensive for me
Well hey, Dell sells their ultra-high quality (non 3-d, IPS panel) Ultrasharp U2410 for $500, so this seems pretty reasonable for a 3-d monitor.
While I'm sure this is relatively reasonable compared to other 3D-ready monitors, it's still hell of al ot more expensive than I want it to be.
lmao, affordable my a$$. I was expecting under $300. With a MSRP of $449, I pass.
Won't work with HD3D. Pass.
If we're talking about affordable, then why aren't we talking about the iZ3D 22" 3D Monitor price drop? I just picked one of those up. I'm just so disappointed that they tout $640 as "affordable". There are 3D kits at less than a quarter that price.
Uhg 16:9, really? 16:10 (8:5 I guess) or I don't buy! With the amount of space I lose to toolbars and taskbars, I'll be left with a little sliver across the middle of the screen!
That is not affordable!! Have you not seen Asus model? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] -_-Product
It only costs $500 for the kit.
Uhg 16:9, really? 16:10 (8:5 I guess) or I don't buy! With the amount of space I lose to toolbars and taskbars, I'll be left with a little sliver across the middle of the screen!
um 16:10 is kind of a thing of the past....
Affordable my left toe. You can buy 120 Hz tv's in much bigger size for not much more. What a joke.
Well hey, Dell sells their ultra-high quality (non 3-d, IPS panel) Ultrasharp U2410 for $500, so this seems pretty reasonable for a 3-d monitor.
Compared to most Dell products, anything would look reasonable.You can find 23" ips monitors on newegg for $289, That's still a hefty premium for a novelty feature on a TN screen.
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um 16:10 is kind of a thing of the past....
Just because people companies don't want to make 16:10 monitors anymore even though they are better. It's like analog tape recordings; sure they are a thing of the past but they sound MUCH better than digital.
I bought my ASUS 3D monitor AND 3D vision kit as a bundle for $450. So $450 for just a monitor is a rip off...
Acer is still cheaper
I'd rather honestly spend the same amount on a 16:10 IPS panel.
A high quality IPS 2048x1152 would be pretty nice though (though it's only 16:9).
Why does the monitor have to specifically support NVidia or AMD in order to display 3D.
Someone's screwed up somewhere.
The monitor should tell the glasses about the refresh.
The graphics card should tell the monitor when to refresh, just like normal?
What else is there? Ensuring the eyes aren't switched? Just put a toggle button on the glasses somewhere and allow an optional message to be sent from the graphics card.
Affordable my left toe. You can buy 120 Hz tv's in much bigger size for not much more. What a joke.
You clearly don't understand the difference between a 120hz TV (60hz x 2) vs a 120hz Monitor (true 120hz)