HP Announces 30-in. HP ZR30w S-IPS LCD Display

By DE Editors

HP has announced its first 30-in. monitor to display a range of more than 1 billion colors, the HP ZR30w S-IPS LCD Display.

The 30-in. diagonal display provides 30-bits per pixel color resolution and 1.07 billion displayable colors, compared to 16.7 million colors available on many 30-in. diagonal panels.

Designed for professionals in animation, game development,  broadcast, design, and graphic arts, the HP ZR30w covers 100 percent of sRGB and 99 percent of Adobe RGB, according to the company.

“HP continues to drive innovation in the monitor space with solutions that push the boundaries of traditional panel technology,” says Jun Kim, vice president and general manager, Display Business Unit, HP. “The HP ZR30w is the latest example of our commitment to provide customers with the technology they demand to push the limits of creativity and increase ROI.”

The new HP ZR30w features 4.1 million pixels and touts a resolution of 2560 x 1600 in a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

The monitor is equipped with DisplayPort and DVI-D inputs,  an integrated 4-port USB hub and an HP Quick Release for out-of-the-box set up. The HP ZR30w has a 6-way adjustable stand that provides tilt, swivel, and height adaptability.

HP also introduced the Compaq S1922 and Compaq S2021 Widescreen LCD monitors that are designed for small and medium businesses. The Compaq S1922 and S2021 have VGA inputs, adjustable tilt settings, and compatibility with HP business products and HP monitor options. Available in 18.5- and 20-in. diagonal sizes,  both displays feature a 16:9 aspect ratio, 5 ms response times, and 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratios. The Compaq S1922 features wide resolutions to 1366 x 768, while the Compaq S2021 offers resolutions to 1600 x 900.

For more information on monitor technology and terminology,  see “State of the Art: LCD Desktop Monitors.”

The HP ZR30w is available for a starting price of U.S. $1,299. The Compaq S1922 and S2021 are also available now at $125 and $140,  respectively.

For more information, visit HP.

Sources:  Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.