AOC Introduces the PDS241 and PDS271 Monitors - Designed by Porsche

[Raevenlord]

AOC has partnered up with cr-designer extraordinaire Porsche to come up with sleek designs for two new monitors on its range. The PDS241 and PDS217 monitors both feature a (slightly yawn-inducing) 1080p AH-IPS panel, at 24 and 27" respectively. These come in thin as razors at 5.2mm, sporting a three-way-frameless design.

Apart from the sleek design and the stand (which is a hit-or-miss aesthetic choice from my perspective), there is nothing groundbreaking on offer here. You get technologies such as AOC's SuperColor WCG (100% sRGB coverage, and 90% coverage of the NTSC color space), flicker-free operation and low blue-light technology to help combat eyestrain. And these monitors won't set you back that much, at around $240 for the 24", and $330 for the 27", though you really are paying a pretty penny for that Porsche-christened design pedigree.



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[ShurikN]

Characteristics and spec aside, the design is top notch.

 

[R-T-B]

Characteristics and spec aside, the design is top notch.

Agreed. I came here to mock it honestly (what does Porsche have to do with computers), but it's so pretty, I can't.

 

[Prima.Vera]

make those panels 1440P or even 4K, then we talk.

 

[Fluffmeister]

Can't stand the... stand.

 

[Caring1]

Can't stand the... stand.

Reminds me of a big paper clip.

 

[Vijiel]

Agreed. I came here to mock it honestly (what does Porsche have to do with computers), but it's so pretty, I can't.

It's Porsche Design Group, not Porsche AG (the car manufacturer). They are specialized in designing accessories.
Both companies are subsidiaries of parent company Porsche SE which owned by Porsche family.

 

[pky]

Can't stand the... stand.

It must be the work of an enemy stand.

 

[StefanM]

Now we know where to hook up the Porsche Design BOOK ONE 2-in-1-PC with it's tiny screen

 

[Fx]

FUG

 

[Xzibit]

They took the I2s line made the back slightly thinner and attached Clippy as a stand

Just slightly thinner then the old I2 line

 

[R-T-B]

Can't stand the... stand.

Now that you mention it, I can't unsee the stand. Don't see how I missed that before.

 

[Nabarun]

60Hz and 4ms. Worse than many IPS and VA panels.