Samsung Electronics today has announced the roll out of CJ79 34-inch and CJ89 43-inch curved monitors. The CJ79 features Intel’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and is designed for creative and business audiences. It was introduced at the CES earlier this year, and is compatible with Macs and PCs, the CJ79 features two Thunderbolt 3 ports that transmit display, data, and power at a processing speed of up to 40 Gigabits per second, eight times faster than USB 3.0, and simultaneously charges devices up to 85 watts(W).
The Samsung CJ79 34-inch (3440×1440) features an ultra-wide curved display with its 21:9 aspect ratio. It supports Picture-by-Picture (PBP) feature, professionals can display two sources and for optimal multi-tasking, the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature allows users to resize the second source to up to 25 percent of the screen and position.
It comes with height-adjustable stand and tilt functionality allowing users to customize the positions. The monitor features Quantum Dot technology with across a 125% sRGB color spectrum. The curved VA panel technology produces a 3,000:1 contrast ratio far surpassing conventional monitors and amplifies previously hidden details across the entire screen through pristine shades, deeper blacks, and brighter whites.
The AMD FreeSync synchronizes the refresh rate of graphics cards to reduce image tearing and stutter. As for the CJ89 43 / 49-inch curved monitor, these come with 3840 x 1200 resolution, 32:10 aspect ratio, built-in KVM switch, two USB-Type C ports and built-in stereo speakers.
The Samsung’s CJ79 and CJ89 (43″ and 49″) monitors are currently available in Europe, and will eventually roll out worldwide. These are also available in Hong Kong at HK$9,080 (US$ 1,155 / Rs. 81,065 approx), HK$11,980 (US$ 1,525 / Rs. 1,06,970 approx) and HK$ 13,980 (US$ 1,780 / Rs. 1,24,90 approx), respectively.
Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics said:
Over the years, Samsung has revolutionized the viewing experience for professionals alike. The CJ79 is our latest endeavor in taking curved monitors to the next level that highlights our commitment to innovation. The addition of Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity aligns to that vision and connects customers to infinite possibilities.
Jason Ziller, General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel said:
The Thunderbolt™ 3 ecosystem continues to expand and deliver innovative products with outstanding performance. It is timely that Samsung, a leading manufacturer, is featuring their CJ79 QLED Monitor with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. This new CJ79 QLED Monitor delivers the performance while enabling a powerful new display with integrated docking capabilities for a simple and easy to use solution.