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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.
Well, no, it doesn't. I appreciate the logic of what you are saying, but it is based upon the premise that anyone will be able to tell the difference!
550ppi is silly high pixel density. Silly. Very, very silly. There is no one, except a mutant, and alien, or someone with a bionic eye that is going to be able to tell the difference between 550 and say, 300ppi.
The only real value of this is saving a graphics card, or CPU some effort in converting 8k down to 4k or 1080p.