Gateway XHD3000

Features

• 30" LCD display, 16:10
• Extreme HD 1600p up-conversion, HQV Realta video processing
• 2560 x 1600 native resolution
• 2560 x 1600 requires dual-link DVI-D
• 1900 x 1200 VGA, HDMI, single-link DVI-D
• 1080p support on component inputs
• brightness: 400cd/m2
• contrast ratio: 1000:1
• response time: 6 ms
• inputs: HDMI, DVI, VGA, component, S-Video, composite
• contextual touch menu system with gesturing
• price: $1699.99
• release date: October 5th, 2007

Competitors

• Samsung 305T - 30" LCD, 2560 x 1600, $2500
• Dell 3007WFP - 30" LCD, 2560 x 1600, $1500

The XHD3000 includes an innovative menu system with cool touch controls. Navigate menus, and change settings using several touch gestures on the side of monitor that control the contextual pop-up menu. The pop-up menu aligns with the illuminated controls for making contextual choices.

To get the maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600 out of the XHD3000, you have to have 1) a video card that supports dual-link DVI-D output, and 2) a dual-link DVI-D cable. Using the VGA, HDMI, and single-link DVI-D connections, you will get a maximum of 1900 x 1200 resolution. 1080p is supported over component video. Independent of the input source, all video will be upscaled from its native resolution and output as 2560 x 1600.