Samsung SA 950

Alfie · 17 Apr 2011 at 15:43

Why would you assume that? Do we know what the input options and specs are yet?

PCM2 · 17 Apr 2011 at 16:03

If you have a look on the link to the pcmonitors post about the series (above) it confirms some details about the inputs. What isn't known (as far as I'm aware) is the HDMI specification - but I would think it supports 120Hz @ 1920 x 1080. It is possible that even the latest HDMI specification would provide insufficient bandwidth to support 'true' 120Hz at 1920 x 1080. It is also possible that Samsung will use the DisplayPort to deliver 120Hz output although this seems a bit restrictive for those with older GPUs. They must have had a good reason for excluding the DVI port and if the SA750 can't output a proper 120Hz but the SA950 can then that is an epic mistake by Samsung. It doesn't make much sense for Samsung to produce vastly different panels and/or electronics for the SA750 and SA950 series even with the exclusion of DVI. Some features such as 2D to 3D on-the-fly-conversion, price and of course aesthetics are most likely the main distinguishing factors.

So the SA750 includes -

- D-Sub
- Display Port (120Hz capable)
- HDMI (1.4a?)

And the SA950 includes -

- D-Sub
- Display Port (120Hz capable)
- HDMI (1.4a?)
- DVI Dual Link (120Hz capable)

clippa · 17 Apr 2011 at 16:50

Ah right, so the hdmi ports are 1.4a. That makes sense. I could just plug my 580 in via hdmi.
Thanks again for your help pcm2

Atomsk · 17 Apr 2011 at 17:04

Is the DVI Dual Link port being added to the SA950 for markets outside Korea or something? Since I can't see one in the pics in this blog post nor this video? :confused:

Doesn't seem to be any mention of it on Samsung's Korean website either.

Edit: Just noticed my links were of the TA950 (TV Tuner model?), so the SA950 might have different inputs?

Alfie · 17 Apr 2011 at 17:25

oh dear, is the TA panel TN? Viewing angles look awful.

PCM2 · 17 Apr 2011 at 18:30

The TA version is more multimedia focussed and therefore has an extra HDMI port in place of DVI. All of the upcoming A750 and A950 are based on TN panels which would go a long way to explaining viewing angles. Even the TA series are not designed for you to sit back watch like a living room TV - so from this kind of distance VA technology is nowhere near responsive enough to properly support 'true 120Hz'. As I understand it these monitors will all feature this.

psychas · 17 Apr 2011 at 18:36

well new date says they coming out may , still if sa950 is around 300 £ maybe sa750 be bit cheaper still need proper reviews do.

clippa · 17 Apr 2011 at 18:47

300? Really? I thought it would be more like 500. That's an amazing price.

Amraam · 17 Apr 2011 at 18:48

Other sites say the SA550 is due May 2nd, so maybe they'll all drop then? I'd love the 950 from the pics I've seen, but it's too good for what I need. I just a want a decent quality 27" LED screen, so the SA550 looks ideal from what I've seen so far. Just wish it was out already!!

Troezar · 17 Apr 2011 at 19:15

Hmm so if I get this right all the new 27" Samsung monitors are TN 120Hz, 3D and "only" 1080P? All I was after was a 27" 2560x1440 and none of this 120Hz or 3D. I take it none of these new monitors will have those specs?

I'm not paying £500 for a TN 27" panel no matter the styling!

Alfie · 17 Apr 2011 at 19:20

oh no! I thought these were 2560x1440!! I'm out

Alfie · 17 Apr 2011 at 19:23

I got confused with SA850!

Troezar · 17 Apr 2011 at 19:39

So the SA750 and SA950 are TN and the SA850 is PLS? Seems odd if that's the case...

PCM2 · 17 Apr 2011 at 19:45

Why odd? They are completely different monitors for completely different purposes. I'm afraid the SA850, which may be a thing of beauty, will be released after the SA750 and SA950. I know the naming convention is a little confusing though.

Troezar · 17 Apr 2011 at 20:30

PCM2 said:
Why odd? They are completely different monitors for completely different purposes. I'm afraid the SA850, which may be a thing of beauty, will be released after the SA750 and SA950. I know the naming convention is a little confusing though.

Exactly my point, the naming convention doesn't fit the way the specs run. I would expect the spec to increase with model number or ones of similar types, e.g. 120Hz plus 3D to be grouped together.

Anyway I digress the SA850 is still in the frame and as you say may be just the ticket for a good few people around here :cool:

Gelly54 · 17 Apr 2011 at 20:40

Id love a breakdown of what each of them have to offer
Sa950 = tn panel 120hz 3d
Sa750 = etc

PCM2 · 17 Apr 2011 at 20:49

Well all of this is covered on my website, but I know it isn't all that succinct so here you go:

- SA750= TN panel, 120Hz (presumably via DisplayPort), 3D with active shutter glasses included, 1920 x 1080 resolution.

- SA950= TN panel, 120Hz (via DP and DVI-DL), 3D with active shutter glasses included, 2D to 3D conversion, 1920 x 1080 resolution

- SA850= PLS panel, 60Hz, 2560 x 1440 resolution, designed as attractive alternative to Dell U2711

Gelly54 · 17 Apr 2011 at 21:25

Much difference between pls and ips? I know you probably explain on your site but id like to keep this thread going

HighlandeR · 17 Apr 2011 at 21:38

SA950 video shots on youtube make it out to a be a lovely beast...

But then its all ruined when you see Samsung babes showing a picture frame of an IPS vs PLS screen shots, and the PLS looks the business !

I must not be tempted into TN panels and must concentrate on higher quality Panels lol

PCM2 · 17 Apr 2011 at 21:42

Gelly54 said:
Much difference between pls and ips? I know you probably explain on your site but id like to keep this thread going

This is not something that is really known about as the technology is so new and thus far untested. If Samsung's claims are correct it could be better than IPS. Specifications are actually quite similar but they rarely tell you the full story. Even if similar to IPS panels but with better consistency and the nice UltraClear panel coating they could be nifty bits of kit.