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Fujitsu launches two LED monitor lines
JAPANESE COMPUTER FIRM Fujitsu has launched two lines of monitors that use LED backlight technology.
Available at launch will be the SL and L lines, with more model series expected in the future. The SL line consists of three models in 22-inch, 23-inch and 26-inch dimensions. They all offer dual HDMI connectors for digital high-definition display. There is also a power saving mode.
The L line is more budget conscious, and is offered in 19-inch, 20-inch and 22-inch sizes. Both the SL and L lines have built-in speakers and on-screen display (OSD) menus in 16 languages, while the SL line adds digital 5.1 HDMI audio for surround sound systems. It also has a wider range of OSD options.
The LED display market is growing, with companies pushing the fact that monitors with LED backlighting are much better for the environment than those using CCFL backlighting.
According to figures from Fujitsu, LED backlighting consumes less power and provides energy consumption savings of up to 46 per cent. It also allows the phase out of mercury from the display manufacturing process.
Thinner displays also deliver a 25 per cent cut in raw materials used during manufacturing, as they are lighter and smaller. µ
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@Dood: They appear to be TN panels by their response times and use of HiFRC. I would imagine that if they weren't TN panels there would be no need to use dithering to hit 16.7 million colors.
As with other monitors, if the panel type isn't stated the manufacturer probably doesn't want you to know. It's then safe to assume TN until otherwise proven. ;)
Are they IPS or TN panels?
Actually, it looks like they're just launching two monitors, and not two lines of monitors with LED backlights judging from their marketing materials. The L20T-2 LED, and SL22W-1 LED. The 20" is 16:9 with analog only, and the 22" is 16:10 with analog and DVI-D only.
http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/displays/l_line/display_l20t2_led.html and http://ts.fujitsu.com/products/displays/sl_line/sl22w-1-led.html
They don't seem to be anything to write home about. If you ask me, any new monitor should have at least a DisplayPort on it. HDMI isn't really needed, most people on their computer use TOSLINK or plain analog for their audio. I doubt many people are connecting their cheap 22" monitors to their home theater systems. Son, I am disappoint.
Two ways: first, even small power savings add up. By converting from a CRT to an LCD some years ago I've already recovered the cost directly, besides some unknown on less air conditioning. 2nd, LEDs might extend life. Cold Cathode Fluorescents are a *bit* iffy when cycled often, regardless what manufacturers say. They're gas tubes and need time to stabilize after turn-on (about 15 minutes), else they can be ion poisoned and deteriorate. I don't advise flicking them on for a quick look, likely shortens life. So if short cycles are frequent in use, odds are LEDs will avoid early lamp failure.
ON THE OTHER HAND, white LEDs aren't yet entirely reliable. Time will tell. But this is one application that seems apt.
Are LED lit monitors going to carry a 40% price premium like LED-LCD TV's?
It seems that the a large part of the push to LED is to keep the product price high.