





LG will launch the world's first LCD monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio, the 29-inch EA93, in Korea later this month.

If you've been following the LCD monitor scene, you'll know that not much has been happening lately in terms of innovation in format and resolution. Demanding users can choose between a 27-inch or a 30-inch panel — and that's it.

We've seen the ultrawide, 21:9 aspect ratio used in several TV sets — some of which are available in the U.S. — but never for an LCD monitor.

Unlike most 30-inch LCD monitors, which sport a 2,560 x 1600 pixel resolution, LG's upcoming ultrawide 29-incher offers less vertical pixels: 2,560 x 1,080. It has, however, a much slimmer profile, so we can imagine enthusiasts stacking two of these on top of each other, doubling the pixel count.

When it comes to connections, the device is equipped with DVI Dual Link and DisplayPort or HDMI with MHL support. It also comes with special software that enables users to watch videos from four different sources on the screen, at once.

The LG EA93 costs 690,000 won in Korea, or $633, and will be available elsewhere in the world later this year at an as-yet unannounced price.

[via Engadget]