Japan Display Squeezes 8K Resolution Into 17-inch LCD, Cracks 510 PPI At 120Hz

MojoKid writes: By any metric, 8K is an incredibly high resolution. In fact, given that most HD content is still published in 1080p, the same could be said about 4K. 4K packs in four times the pixels of 1080p, while 8K takes that and multiplies it by four once again; we're talking 33,177,600 pixels. We've become accustomed to our smartphones having super-high ppi (pixels-per-inch); 5.5-inch 1080p phones are 401 ppi, which is well past the point that humans are able to differentiate individual pixels. Understanding that highlights just how impressive Japan Display's (JDI) monitor is, as it clocks in at 510 ppi in a 17-inch panel. Other specs include a 2000:1 contrast ratio, a brightness of 500cd/m2, and a 176 degree viewing angle. While the fact that the company achieved 8K resolution in such a small form-factor is impressive in itself, also impressive is the fact that it has a refresh rate of 120Hz.

Comments

Any monitor would crack at 510 PPI

[fleabay]

Any monitor would crack at 510 pounds per square inch regardless of the Hz.

Re:What applications?

[allcoolnameswheretak]

It's not so great. I've seen an image of the new display on the Internet and it has the same pixel density as my monitor.

Re:What applications?

[Darinbob]

Remember to use gold plated connectors to get the best visual fidelity.

Re:What applications?

[Anonymous Coward]

But what else am I going to connect my diamond plated, gold enfused, gas pumped Monster Cables too?