Sony brings Laptop screen technology to the desktop

Sony has yet to set a price or availability for the range

10 February 2005 16:41 GMT / By Stuart Miles

Sony has announced that it is bringing its exclusive X-black LCD technology found in its laptop range to a new series of LCD displays.

The HS-Series will consist of four models. The standard versions, designated SDM-HS75 and SDM-HS95 have 17-inch and 19-inch screens respectively. The same holds for the Premium displays, which are named SDM-HS75P and SDM-HS95P.

The Premium HSP-Series displays are distinguished by Sony X-black LCD screen enhancement and Intelligent Eco-Mode automatic brightness adjustment. X-black LCD delivers visibly boosted brightness, improved contrast, vivid colours and true blacks. X-Black LCD also helps reduce surface reflection from the screen. With Intelligent Eco-Mode monitoring ambient lighting and adjusting the brightness. The Premium range also features high brightness screens rated at up to 450cd/m2* for a vibrant, lifelike display.

All models operate in SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) to provide a spacious working environment for applications, wide-screen DVD and gaming.

Sony has yet to set a price or availability for the range yet.