CES 2012: Panasonic's 20-Inch Display at 216 PPI Arrives Amid Rumors of 'Retina' MacBook Pro

last month, apple rumored preparing launch 'retina'-resolution 15-inch macbook pro year carrying resolution of 2880x1800 pixels. rumors being fueled in part os x 10.7.3 beta versions showing evidence of continued work on hidpi mode display existing content @ correct sizes these ultra-high pixel densities.




supporting idea displays offering necessary pixel density approaching market readiness, panasonic yesterday showed off (via engadget) new 20.4-inch ips alpha lcd panel registering @ 3840x2160, density of 216 pixels per inch.

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panasonic corporation, leader in high-definition display technology, has developed 20-inch 4k2k (3,840 x 2,160 resolution, approx. 8.29 million pixels) ips alpha lcd panel, smallest 4k2k-resolution display. new panel has world's highest pixel density of 216 pixels per inch (ppi) , thickness of 3.5 mm, thinnest in world. prototype panel unveiled @ 2012 international ces held in las vegas, united states january 10 13.

ips alpha panels suitable making ultra-high definition displays because of simple pixel structure - 1 of characteristics of ips panels - high contrast ratio, excellent color reproducibility rich gradation , industry's highest-level light transmission rate implemented panasonic's unique ips-pro technology.

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apple's rumored retina-resolution macbook pro come in @ same pixel density panasonic's display, suggesting display manufacturers indeed working on products within realm of apple's goals.

apple's retina display introduced on iphone 4 marked significant step forward smartphone industry, offering crispest image quality seen on mobile display. apple's interest in hidpi display modes on mac , rumors of ultra high-resolution displays notebooks suggest company attempting bring same leap larger screens, making easier reading , sharper images using pixels individually indistinguishable @ typical viewing distances.

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