CES 2012: Samsung Series 9: 27'' PLS LCD Monitor

Samsung's reps were only too pleased to see us hovering in the monitor section of the firm's CES stand, as they knew we'd love this new Series 9 monitor. In fact, we've been badgering Samsung to release a PLS-screen monitor for ages!

We've been expecting to see this product for a while. And, as expected, it won't come cheap, with pricing likely to be in the region of £800. After all, it's a top-notch display for image industry professionals ... and for image perfectionists, like us.

The product finish is superb!

This monitor is just known as the 'Series 9' for the moment and uses a PLS panel, which is Samsung's enhanced version of IPS technology. Screen resolution is 2560 x 1440 pixels but that's all Samsung is giving away for the moment.

However, a quick glance at PLS tablet screens should give us an idea of what to expect. We measured a contrast ratio of approximately 900:1 in the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, for example.

Connections: USB, HDMI, DVI, Display Port.

Height-adjustable stand

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