Samsung brings 30, 90 series LCD/TV monitor hybrids to US
updated 12:20 pm EDT, Thu August 26, 2010
Samsung 30 and 90 LCDs reach US with TV tuners
Samsung upgraded its US computer displays with two models previously only available outside the US. The 30 series previously seen 90 series both have internal HDTV tuners to pick up ATSC signals. Both also support 1080p, picture-in-picture viewing and two HDMI inputs to take in a cable box or game console without an adapter.
The 30 series occupies the mainstream end with 21.5-inch, 23-inch and 24-inch models with simpler LCD panels that produce a 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. They support Dolby Digital Plus over their 3W speakers and cost between $270 and $330. Just one 90 series model is available, the FX2490, and at 24 inches uses LED backlighting that gives it a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The speakers are upgraded to 5W at the same time on the lone $420 model.
Samsung is already shipping the 30 series and expects the 90 series to follow in September.
