Display Size: 15.0"
Display Type: TFT LCD
Max. Display Resolution 1024 x 768
Computer Resolutions Supported 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz*
800 x 600 @ 60 Hz*1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
* Resolutions other than 1024 x 768 displayed in a "window"
Video Support Optional Video:
- Video
- 2 Svideo in2 BNC in User-Selectable Stereo Formats
ComputerFrame Sequential;Side-by-Side (left/right);Top-and-Bottom(over/under);Field Sequential(row interleaved)
Inputs
Analog RGB, 15-Pin
Serial Port RS-232, 9-Pin, for computer control
User Controls 2D/3D; 3D Mode; Stereo Reverse on/off Included Accessories AC adapter, Display cable, RS-232 cable, PC software CD-ROM, User's Manual Display Area 12.0" (W) x 9.0" (H)304.1 mm (W) x 228.1 mm (H) Pixel Pitch 0.297 mm (H) x 0.297 mm (V) Backlight CCFL side-light type, four lamps Display Colors 16.7 million (24-bit color, 8 bits/color) Contrast Ratio 200:1 typical Brightness (2D) (3D) 200 cd/m269 cd/m2 Outside Dimensions with Stand (HWD) 19" x 15" x 3.5" 483 mm x 381 mm x 89 mm
Weight 20 lbs / 9 kg
Power Consumption 30 watts max. Input Power 115 VAC/1.5A or 230 VAC/0.8A
Test System:
AMD Athlon 1GHz
Iwill KA266-R
256MB Crucial PC2100 DDR
IBM 45GXP HDD
Visiontek GeForce3 64MB
Pioneer DVD-114
Windows 98SE
Currently, DTI is manufacturing two versions of the 3D display. The unit discussed in this article is their "low-end" 15" model. Priced at around $1700, this unit is a bargain compared to their other 18" model, which comes in at about $7000. DTI also has the option of including TV SVIDEO/BNC adapters. As much as we would have loved to see real 3D TV, however, our review unit did not arrive with this option in place.
The design of the unit is sleek, with its black exterior and slim design. The screen also has a nice anti-glare coating as well as the small desktop footprint common to LCD's. The unit does not connect digitally to one's video card. Rather, the designers choose to take the more compatible (and more expensive) analog route with this monitor. In addition to the normal analog 15 pin VGA connector, a serial port connection is also needed for this unit.
As with all monitors there is a digital control unit (a.k.a OSD) located on the front bezel. From here, one can control certain aspects of the monitor such as the brightness and contrast as well as move between 3D and 2D modes. DTI also provides software control of the monitor which you will probably find yourself using more often than the on screen display.
Out of the box, the screen looked pretty good, and very little use of the RGB controls were needed. At full brightness, this unit is noticeably brighter than many LCDs (200:1 contrast ratio) and can be viewed adequately in direct sunlight. Its brightness, however, does drop when changed to 3D mode (from about 250 cd/m2 to about 86 cd/m2).
Text was nice and sharp and, unlike many earlier LCDs, this unit had little to no trouble displaying 16.7 Million colors. In addition, there was only minor evidence of the ghosting that has been a standard since the introduction of TFT based LCD displays. It is also worth mentioning that this unit arrived with no stuck pixels.