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20-Inch Display Delivers 16ms Response Time

Sharp Systems of America today announced a new LCD monitor for professional users. The 20.1-inch UXGA high precision LL-T2015 LCD monitor is capable of displaying 1.9 megapixels (1,600 x 1,200), making the unit ideal for applications in computer-aided design (CAD), digital imaging and other demanding professional settings. The LL-T2015 LCD display achieves a 16ms response time, minimizing flicker, even when displaying items such as wire frames for CAD development. The unit also features 8-bit gamma correction technology for finer reproductions of gradiations.

"Because of its ultra-high pixel density, and its very fast response time, the LL-T2015 is ideal for professionals who need a performance quality LCD," said Terry Hanly, product marketing manager for Sharp Systems of America. "Added features, like 8-bit gamma correction technology, enable superior-quality image reproduction, providing users with one of the most capable LCDs available for professional markets."

Built for professional use, the Sharp LL-T2015 features some of Sharp's most advanced LCD technology available in a narrow framed, space-saving design. The 20.1-inch LL-T2015 LCD display achieves a high-speed 16ms response time for sharp delineation of quickly moving images without latent images or ghosting that happens with smaller, less capable displays.

"A common frustration in the CAD design field is the flickering effects that designers encounter when trying to rotate wire frame models," explained Hanly. "These models often consist of a large amount of data that most LCD displays struggle with. The signal management capabilities and the sixteen-millisecond response time of the LL-T2015 enable high integrity reproductions of these models, with smoother rotations and less flickering."

The LL-T2015 LCD monitor also employs 8-bit gamma correction technology for finer reproduction of gradations. The unique 8-bit per subpixel gamma correction table maintains a linear gray scale while delivering enhanced image data in very dark and very light areas of the image. Coupled with the unit's color management functions, the LL-T2015 provides professional users with an image reproduction quality that closely matches the original data.

The LL-T2015 is engineered to provide users with a narrow-framed, space-saving design, with a width of 450mm and the depth of 228mm, enabling efficient desktop use. The left and right frame width of the screen is a narrow 20mm, saving space for multi-monitor usage, where monitors are lined up in a row.

Equipped with both analog and digital video inputs, the LL-T2015 responds to a wide range of needs. The high-performance TFT LCD achieves 250-nit brightness and a 400:1 contrast ratio, and is capable of wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles of 176 degrees. The display is also capable of vertical screen height adjustment with a range of 60mm to suit the posture of individual users.

The Sharp LL-T2015 features an array of built-in display modes for flexible usage. Included in these modes are the "Office mode" for a lower brightness display, which reduces power consumption, a "Vivid mode" for photo-realistic imaging, and a "Standard mode" for displaying colors from the original sRGB standard of liquid crystal panels.

The Sharp LL-T2015 also has the ability to accept input from 3 different computers (using additional connection cables, sold separately). In addition to an analog mini D-sub 15-pin connector for analog signal input, the LL-T2015 is equipped with a DVI-I connector for handling digital or analog signals. The digital video input capability enhances the overall image quality for demanding professional users.