Envision LCD Trio

Envision on Thursday grew its LCD line by three with new computer displays for Macs and PCs. At the front is the G918w1, a 19-inch widescreen display with HDCP support for its DVI input. The added encryption compatibility lets it play certain protected Blu-Ray and HD DVD movies at the full 1440x900 resolution of the LCD while also passing certification for Windows Vista Home Premium's secure movie playback. Envision claims strong performance at the display's size with an 800:1 contrast ratio and a 5ms pixel response time. It ships to stores today for $219.

Also part of the introduction are two standard-ratio displays for those who work primarily with text: the 17-inch H1781 and 19-inch H1981 together share a 1280x1024 resolution, 700:! contrast, and 5ms pixel response. They drop HDCP support but are still ensured to work with Macs and Windows Vista PCs. The more conventional 17- and 19-inch displays will arrive along with the G918w1 at prices of $199 and $229 respectively.

By Electronista Staff