By Darren Allan
Following Apple’s unveiling of new Touch Bar-toting MacBook Pro machines yesterday, LG has unleashed a pair of new 4K/5K monitors designed to complement Apple’s notebooks, adding connectivity chops and more screen real-estate when you’re using your MacBook at home (or in the office).
The 5K affair is unsurprisingly the larger monitor boasting a 27-inch screen with a resolution of 5120 x 2880, so in terms of sharpness that’s 218 pixels per inch. It’s an IPS panel meaning you get impressive viewing angles, and LG says the display covers 99% of the P3 color space. Essentially, we are talking highly accurate colors for creative professionals and the like.
LG’s 27-inch UltraFine 5K monitor is equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port, allowing for charging while it’s hooked up to the new MacBook Pro. Furthermore, the display is equipped with three USB-C ports to bolster connectivity, a definite boon for those who are worried about only having two available ports on the 13-inch MacBook Pro.
There are also built-in speakers (featuring LG’s ‘rich bass’ tech, presumably helping to beef up the low-end sound a bit), a front-facing camera and mic. Also, on the ergonomic front, the stand is adjustable for both height and tilt …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Computing Components