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Thursday June 4, 2009
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 In the "cool but totally unnecessary" category, we have the $8,000 NEC
CRV43, a widescreen display that curves around the user. And when NEC
says widescreen, they mean wide. With 2880-by-900
resolution, this display has an aspect ratio of 32:10, as opposed to
the standard widescreen 16:9.
The company has targeted this display at
a variety of high-end markets, including graphics, simulation, and
finance--but with its claimed response time of 0.02 ms, I wouldn't expect
anything outside of the most intense PC gaming experience ever from
this beast of a monitor. Regardless of the user, the CRV43 would offer
a decidedly different experience (and cost) than anything else on the
market.
"The NEC CRV43 curved display provides an excitingly immersive viewing
experience for any type of user," said Keith Yanke, Director of Product
Marketing for NEC Display Solutions.
NEC said the ultra-wide screen would eliminate the distractions of
having a multi-monitor setup, with gaps between screens infringing on
productivity. The display also contains USB 2.0 ports, as well as HDMI
and DVI-D connectivity. Despite the LCD-esque appearance, it is widely reported that the CRV43 is actually a LED-backlit DLP display.
No matter the technology, gamer bragging rights certainly don't
come cheap.
Posted By:
Esten Hurtle
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June 4, 2009 9:12 PM
Available May 2009? Hmph. Color me skeptical - although I'm sure it'll be available soon, it's a little disheartening since we've seen this display at CES for two years straight. I remember being impressed with it in January...2008!
That being said, I know these companies usually use trade shows to show off prototypes of their products that don't make it to market until much much later, but they had been promising a holiday 2008 release, and now it's looking like spring 09....if they hit it!
...I really shouldn't complain though; I won't be buying one; too pricey!
June 12, 2009 1:27 PM
I'll be buying one of these for each of my AMAZING employees. Kevin will get two.
B.M.
June 12, 2009 1:31 PM
I cannot believe it. I've waited my entire life for this. I am blinded by pure awesomeness!
I'll be buying one of these for each of my hard working, dedicated, under-paid employees!
B.M.