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Introducing the world's first glossy 4K gaming monitor

Shiny and beautiful. Gaming monitors are characterized by RGB emission function and high refresh rate, but there are still some smartphones, TVs, and laptops that gaming monitors do not have. It's a "gloss monitor". [See all images] Introducing the world's first glossy 4K gaming monitor Eve, a startup known for the keyboard detachable tablet "Eve V", is trying to change this situation on February 17, US time, the first glossy 4K gaming monitor in history Was officially announced. This is not a completely new product, but an improved version of the monitor "Spectrum" announced by the company last year. Eve has worked with LG to add a hand to the polarizing film that is part of the LCD module to achieve a glossy finish that provides higher contrast and clearer display than the matte (non-glossy) type. Eve, which had been announcing this product for several months, is offering an early version of the product to YouTuber Dave 2D. Dave2D immediately liked the glossy panels and said, "It improves not only the look but also the gaming experience." He also points out that the lack of a diffuse layer like the matte type makes the letters look sharper. Of course, there is also the disadvantage that the reflection of light becomes more noticeable in bright places. This glossy panel is available as an option on both 27-inch / 4K resolution / 144hz Spectrum and QHD resolution / 280Hz Spectrum models. The display also has the latest specifications such as HDR600 certification and HDMI 2.1 support. Meanwhile, Eve has repeatedly postponed product shipments, disappointing consumers. The company's troubles have also been reported by Engadget in the United States. Also, according to Eve subreddit, as of mid-2021, at least $ 240,000 worth of refunds have not yet been made for requests received in 2019. Eve-Tech, a Finnish company, launched the tablet "Eve V" with a removable keyboard that competes with Surface in 2017, and became a hot topic. The product was well received by critics and customers and was also awarded the title of "Surface Killer". However, due to production delays and a rapid increase in orders, there were cases where we waited for more than a year from order to shipment. Eve's next attempt was with a Spectrum monitor, but the situation is the same. The product is well received, but many customers have been waiting for months. Eve has a new supply chain partner, but it's still doubtful that it will be delivered on time. Also, when it comes to launching this glossy panel monitor, it is just a vague expression, "Please check the latest information." The product is certainly attractive, but maybe other companies have glossy 4K gaming monitors, and you might want to keep an eye on them for a while.

Naoki Tsukamoto