Refresh rates of 240 frames per second are nothing new, but bringing that technology to LG’s 23-inch IPS LCD is ground breaking. LG has announced plans to mass produce a 23-inch 240Hz IPS LCD monitor that looks poised to redefine the computer gaming experience. Is this the future of computer gaming?
The quest to take traditional 60Hz broadcast signals and improve motion picture response time (MPRT) with fresh rates of 120Hz or 240Hz began well over a year ago. Currently the technology has almost entirely been applied to LCD panels for high-end TVs that are 40-inches or larger. The LG 240Hz IPS LCD will mark the first time the technology has been applied to a 23-inch product under mass production.
When it comes to gaming and video, the key to reducing motion blur lies in refresh rate. At 240Hz there is a significant reduction in motion blur which in turn leads to less eye strain and ultimately more life-like images. For computer gaming, die hard gamers have been slow to adopt LCD panels due to “ghosting” so many still favor their CRT displays.
LG’s jump to a 23-inch 240Hz IPS LCD will eliminate the CRT advantage while at the same time provide far better viewing angles thanks to IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology. The combination of 240Hz and an IPS panel is a killer combo, a combo that will redefine the benchmark for computer monitors and small TVs.
Whether you are looking to use the LG 23-inch 240Hz IPS LCD as your next gaming monitor or simply wanting a second TV, 240 frames per second is a welcomed addition. For those of you hardcore gamers out there sitting pretty with your classic CRT monitors let us know if the 240Hz IPS display has you itching to switch.
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